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Intel, Micron announce 3D XPoint memory project, cite speeds of 1,000x faster than NAND memory

If you thought your NAND Flash-based solid state drive was fast, this will blow you away. Intel and Micron announced 3D XPoint memory on Tuesday. The project looks into a joint endeavor into non-volatile memory technology the companies claim is the first major breakthrough in the space since the introduction of NAND flash in 1989. […]

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Rumor: Apple to introduce notebooks with Intel’s next-generation Skylake processors in Q4 2015

There’s some cool stuff to be had in Intel’s upcoming Skylake processor family. A leaked article that hit prior to the Gamescom trade show in Germany shows that the processors are expected to offer a 10 to 20 percent CPU performance boost in single and multi-threaded applications, with lower power consumption, and 30 percent faster […]

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Apple releases iTunes 12.2.1 update

If you were hoping for an iTunes update that resolved some of the recently-introduced bugs, this is it. Late Monday, Apple released iTunes 12.2.1. The new version, a 232.8 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Fixes an issue for iTunes Match where iTunes incorrectly changed some songs from Matched to Apple Music.

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Apple releases iTunes 12.2 update

The mighty iTunes received an update yesterday. And it possesses a new icon to be somewhat confused by. Late Tuesday, Apple released iTunes 12.2. The new version of the software, a 232.8 megabyte download, adds support for the Apple Music streaming service, complete with Beats 1 and Apple Radio as well.

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Latest OS X El Capitan beta build hints at 4K 21.5-inch Mac, Bluetooth remote for possible new Apple TV

It’s the beta builds that sometimes show the cool stuff that’s coming down the road. The newest developer build of OS X El Capitan has revealed hints of a 4K 21.5-inch iMac as well as a Bluetooth remote control for the Apple TV. The beta references Mac support for a new 4096 x 2304 resolution […]