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Intel announces Xeon W processors, hints at possible hardware for next-gen Mac Pro

Intel today announced the workstation class Xeon W processors that could find their way into the next generation of Mac Pro. The new processors, which will replace the E5 and E7 series, range from Bronze, Silver, Gold, to Platinum for professional/enterprise use. They will replace the E5-1600 series that Apple has used in its Mac […]

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Rumor: Upcoming iMac Pro could see server-class processors, ARM coprocessor

Apple’s forthcoming iMac Pro may get some even meatier specs than anticipated. The workstation-class computer, which features support for up to an 18-core Intel Xeon processor, top-of-the-line Radeon Pro Vega graphics, up to 4TB of SSD storage, and up to 128GB of ECC RAM could be powered by Intel’s next-generation server-grade Skylake-EX and Skylake-EP processors, […]

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Rumor: Apple to announce refreshed notebooks at WWDC

It’s a rumor, but it could be pretty nifty if it’s true. Apple is thought to be planning refreshes of its notebook lineup at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference set to take place in June. New versions of the MacBook and MacBook Pro are expected to be announced, and Apple is also considering updating the […]

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Intel announces new Kaby Lake processors, upgraded Macs likely in 2017

Over at CES, Intel formally announced its full lineup of 7th-generation Intel Core processors, known as Kaby Lake. Kaby Lake low-power Y-Series and U-Series processors were announced in late August, but today’s unveiling covers notebook and desktop chips that could be destined for many future Apple Macs. The new processors are built using the “14nm+” […]

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HandBrake hits 1.0, (mostly) leaves the beta stages after 13 years

It took 13 years, but one of the coolest free video conversion apps for the Mac has left the beta stage. HandBrake, the free jack-of-all-trades video conversion tool, reached version 1.0 on December 24th. The program allows for video transcoding, or translating video clips from one format for another.