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Intel reveals Core M Broadwell performance and TDP: At 14nm, Intel finally goes fanless

At IFA 2014 in Berlin, Intel has finally taken the wraps off its first three 14nm Broadwell-based Core M processors, filling in most of the remaining gaps. We now know the base and turbo frequencies for Broadwell-Y, the TDPs of … Continue reading

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Now Streaming: 10 ‘Greatish Performances’ just added to Netflix

Movieline magazine used to run a back-page column called “Greatish Performances” that celebrated those terrific actors in roles that had been either overlooked or forgotten, or perhaps even Oscar-nominated but not victorious. These 10 movies, newly streaming on Netflix, feature … Continue reading

Chrome for Android gets a Material Design makeover

Chrome 37 brings the more refined look of Android L to any Android device.

Metal has become mandatory on high-end smartphones

Plastic is out and metal, leather and wood are in as smartphone vendors hope luxurious-looking devices will inspire buyers to upgrade. This year has already seen an increased focus on design with the acclaimed HTC One M8 and the criticized … Continue reading

Final Oculus Rift pricing, hardware teased as Gear VR reveals Oculus-ready interface

It seems like we’ve been waiting for a consumer version of the Oculus Rift for an absolute eternity now, but new tidbits this week provided a tantalizing glimpse at what we can expect from the VR headset when it does … Continue reading

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4.7- and 5.5-inch iPhone 6, sapphire glass iWatch, NFC payments confirmed by new report

We’re just a few days away from Apple’s special event on September 9, and right on schedule the New York Times has published a detailed exposé — most likely leaked directly by the highest echelons of Apple — of everything … Continue reading

Our favorite iOS Apps, September edition

What iOS apps are Macworld’s staffers loving this month? Check in with Serenity Caldwell, Dan Frakes, and the rest of the crew.

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The Week in iPhone Cases: Almost there!

Almost there! As we count down to next week’s presumed new-iPhone announcement, this week’s roundup of new iPhone cases has products for every taste, from the ultra-modern to the lover of classic looks. Bison Made The iPhone 5 Sleeve (iPhone … Continue reading

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Nvidia sues Qualcomm, Samsung for infringing on its ‘invention of the GPU’

Nvidia has filed lawsuits against Samsung and Qualcomm — and essentially asked for a complete halt on product sales on every other competitive GPU in the business.

Smile! HTC’s Desire 820 packs selfie-friendly 8 megapixel front camera, 64-bit processor

It’s not a top-tier phone, but if you’re hoping to get a 64-bit phone before Android L drops, the Desire 820 is your best bet so far.