Intel debuts next-gen chip in a new mobile device

Intel has brought its next-generation Broadwell chip to Computex in a new mobile device they call Llama Mountain. Intel President Renée James introduced Broadwell as the “world’s first 14 [nanometer] fanless mobile PC reference design. Broadwell is said to be a 14-nanometer “shrink,” which means its transistor geometries have been reduced. This will enable manufacturers to create more compact devices.

The Llama Mountain uses Broadwell Y series silicon, which the company intends to brand as “Core M” processor. Intel says it will be the company’s most energy efficient processor to date. The Llama Mountain is 12.5-inch device with a detachable keyboard. It is said to demo the future of devices that will run on this new processors. According to Intel, the new designs that will use Broadwell are expected to be fanless. This will help create “lightning-fast” tablets and “razor-thin” laptops.

Source: CNET

Intel Family Day showcased future technology to Canadian students and their parents

Intel took part in a recent George Brown College Digifest event to show parents and their children the future of technology and what tools and opportunities lie ahead of them. Intel partnered with MakerKids, Thalmic Labs, and Arduino to conduct the different activities. The Intel Family Day was held on May 10 at Corus Quay. Listed below are the different workshops and experiences available at the event:

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Intel introduces 64-bit Android for smartphones

Intel has introduced a new 64-bit dual-core smartphone chip for Android at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Hermann Eul, vice president and general manager of mobile communications group at Intel, demonstrated the Merrifield chip with the use of a smartphone that shows off a few screens of Android’s user interface. The company has been working on integrating 64-bit chip on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Intel sped up code contributions of the 64-bit Android kernel for its x86 chips. While development for 64-bit ARM chips are still underway.

“We have on Merrifield our 64-bit Android kernel running,” Eul said. “We prepare the world and the ecosystem for advances and we push the 64-bit adoption in mobile.”

There are currently no smartphones that carry the 64-bit Android. Intel expects Merrifield-powered devices to come out around the second quarter of the year.

Source: PCWorld

Intel introduces smart earpiece to rival Google Glass

Intel wants to turn you into the next Tony Stark/Iron Man, or at least make you feel like one. The tech giant introduced a new wearable concept called Jarvis. The smart earpiece can be seen to take on Google Glass without the need of the attention-grabbing glasses. The hardware is designed to listen to your voice commands as you make appointments, set reminders, and check messages. Of course, it replies to you, too. This personal assistant just needs you to say the magic words: “Hello, Jarvis.” There is no word on the price at the moment but expect a 2014 release for this device.

Source: Engadget