Fuad Abazovic

Apple has announced a massive multiyear commitment with Broadcom expected to exceed $30 billion. The deal will yield over 15 billion chips manufactured in the United States, representing Apple’s largest commitment to date under its American Manufacturing Program (AMP). Broadcom has long been a crucial partner for Apple, playing a pivotal role in the iPhone and many other devices, particularly on the wireless side.

Intel has officially released its latest Graphics Driver, version 32.0.101.8861 (Non-WHQL/Beta), introducing day-zero Intel Game On support for a fresh lineup of major gaming titles. Intel is ready at launch for four highly anticipated games, headlined by Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations, along with Echoes of Aincrad and Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Mini PCs have always been close to my heart. Ever since I saw the first Intel NUC and realized what a mobile-intended chip could do in a compact footprint, it was attraction at first sight. Even years before that, I remember many early attempts at the small form factor (SFF) market and the challenge of squeezing a capable machine into a tiny chassis. Over the years, countless manufacturers have entered the space with their own takes on the concept.