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• Intel teaches Loihi brain chip to smell

  Intel has successfully trained its “Loihi” neuromorphic chip as a sort of artificial nose, identifying the scents of ten different hazardous chemicals.

• New CPU attack technique can leak secrets from Intel SGX enclaves

  The Load Value Injection attack can bypass security boundaries and mitigations put in place for other CPU vulnerabilities such as Spectre and Meltdown.

• Design flaw could compromise Intel platform security features, researchers warn

  Researchers reveal that a previously known Intel flaw is unpatchable and could allow attackers to compromise the cryptographic chain of trust.

• New 'CacheOut' attack targets Intel processors, with a fix arriving soon

  Researchers claim that the latest side-channel exploit against Intel processors can be used to leak a targeted set of data.

• Intel reports record fourth quarter, ramps up 10nm chips and tamps down supply issues

  Intel reports record fourth quarter 2019 revenue as it works through a complex transition involving 10nm Core processors.

• Ingram Micro showcases 15 innovative ISVs in ASEAN

  Fifteen ISVs are preparing to compete on the world stage after being recognised as finalists in Ingram Micro’s global Comet Competition.

• Remote hackers can modify CPU voltage to steal secrets from Intel SGX enclaves

  By manipulating the voltage of Intel CPUs that use SGX, researchers can extract sensitive data, including full RSA encryption keys.

• Intel's unexpected, prolonged processor shortage dampens record quarter

  Intel confesses it still can't supply enough processors, especially in the low end of the PC market. So it's investing heavily to fix things.

• Intel consolidates partner programs into one

  Intel is consolidating its partner programs under one umbrella as the Intel Partner Alliance program set to launch in the second half of 2020.

• What is Project Athena? Intel looks to revitalise laptop world once more

  Windows laptops are about to get a whole lot better thanks to a new initiative from Intel. Here's what you need to know about Project Athena.

• Microsoft Surface wins would be a big deal for AMD, Qualcomm

  If Microsoft sells Surface based on AMD, Qualcomm and Intel processors, it could represent a new milestone: microprocessor diversity.

• Apple to acquire most of Intel's smartphone modem business

  The billion-dollar deal provides a huge boost to Apple's wireless patent portfolio, and shifts over 2,000 Intel employees to Apple.

• 3 reasons why Apple would buy Intel's mobile modem chip business

  The WSJ is reporting that Apple is eyeing the purchase of Intel's smartphone modem chip business. Here's why that could be a massive deal.

• Intel delves deeper into the network with Barefoot Networks buy

  Intel is beefing up its networking play through the acquisition of US-based start-up Barefoot Networks.

• New Intel firmware boot verification bypass enables low-level backdoors

  By replacing a PC's SPI flash chip with one that contains rogue code, an attacker can can gain full, persistent access.