Neowin News Feed for: Tegra

Immutable Nvidia Tegra bootROM flaw opens door to Nintendo Switch exploits

Boyd Chan — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:06:01 +0000

While prior homebrew software efforts focused on firmware 3.0.0 for the Switch, a bootROM coding oversight within its embedded Tegra processor may blow the door wide open for all current models. Read more...

Nvidia to release mitigation updates for Shield TV and Tablet

John Keefer — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 01:40:01 +0000

Hardware and software makers continue to deal with the potential problems caused by processor vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre. Nvidia is the latest to do so, with updates for its SoCs and GPUs. Read more...

Nintendo NX said to be handheld console with detachable controllers, and TV docking station

Andy Weir — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:12:01 +0000

A ton of information has been revealed about Nintendo's new NX console, including its Nvidia Tegra processor, use of 32GB game cartridges, and lack of backward compatibility, among other details. Read more...

NVIDIA demos next-gen mobile chip, Project Logan, in new videos

John Callaham — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:49:36 +0000

NVIDIA is revealing more about its next generation mobile chip, which has the code name Project Logan, along with some new videos that show off its graphical capabilities. Read more...

NVIDIA backs Windows RT, multiple tablets coming

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:17:09 +0000

NVIDIA has backed Microsoft's ARM-based tablet platform, Windows RT, saying that it has a "bright future", while also mentioning that multiple Tegra 4-powered Windows RT machines are on their way Read more...

NVIDIA shows off new roadmaps for graphics and mobile chips

John Callaham — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:20:04 +0000

NVIDIA revealed new roadmaps for its graphics and mobile processors today as part of its annual GPU Technology Conference Tuesday, along with a new computer server, the Grid VCA. Read more...

NVIDIA CEO really wants Outlook on Windows RT; prays to "Outlook God"

John Callaham — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:42:03 +0000

NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang admitted today that sales of Microsoft's Windows RT were disappointing but feels Microsoft should support the ARM-based OS, while also praying for Outlook on Windows RT. Read more...

NVIDIA announces first Tegra chip with integrated LTE

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:06:48 +0000

NVIDIA today announced the company's first Tegra chip with LTE support, the Tegra 4i. The chip uses ARM's newest CPU design, the R4 Cortex A9, in a 2.3GHz quad-core processor. Read more...

NVIDIA launches TegraZone app for Windows RT

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:12:46 +0000

NVIDIA has released a new app for Tegra-powered Windows RT devices, TegraZone, on the Windows Store. The app will help users find games enhanced for Tegra-powered devices. Read more...

IHS: 32 GB Microsoft Surface costs $271 to make

John Callaham — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:48:25 +0000

The research firm IHS claims that Microsoft's new Windows RT-based Surface tablet costs $271 to make for the 32 GB version, without the Touch Cover, based on a tear down of the device. Read more...

NVIDIA's Tegra chip helps to boost its financial results

John Callaham — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:20:52 +0000

NVIDIA announced that its Tegra mobile chip, which will be used in Microsoft's Surface tablet for Windows RT, have helped to boost its financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Read more...

Wikipad gaming tablet specs revealed

Andrew Stevenson — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:39:56 +0000

After a successful CES in January, Wikipad have detailed the specifications surrounding their identically named gaming tablet adding that it will come bundled with console inspired controller add-on. Read more...

NVIDIA reveals affordable Kai quad-core tablet platform

Anthony Tosie — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:03 +0000

The company's reference platform will include a new quad-core Tegra chip that can power Android tablets. NVIDIA aims to achieve a $199 price for such tablets. Read more...

Windows Phone faces longest wait for Sonic 4: Episode II

Andy Weir — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:42:02 +0000

Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II will enable Windows Phone players to save their game and resume it on their Xbox - but the WP7 version won't be available until two months after other versions launch. Read more...

Is NVIDIA planning to put Kepler GPUs in "superphones"?

John Callaham — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:33:24 +0000

A letter from NVIDIA's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang to his employees this week strongly hints that the company's newest and most powerful GPU, code name Kepler, could show up in so-called "superphones". Read more...

Guide to smartphone hardware (1/7): Processors

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:33:15 +0000

Want to know exactly what is inside your smartphone? Look no further than this massive 7-part guide that goes over all of it. Today's section goes over smartphone processors and the system-on-a-chip Read more...

HTC Studio unveiled - Aims to regain HTC's edge

Jake Durasamy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:35:01 +0000

HTC has realised that it must change certain attributes when it comes to manufacturing devices and accessories. As a result, a new division has been formed to specifically design key products for it. Read more...

Tegra 3 quad-core power shown in Glowball video

John Callaham — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:18:20 +0000

NVIDIA is showing off the graphical power of its upcoming Tegra 3 multi-core mobile processor with a new video that shows off a new and more impressive demo of Glowball. Read more...

Nvidia CEO: ARM version of Windows 8 should be on tablets first

John Callaham — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:19:22 +0000

NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang believes that Microsoft should allow the ARM-based version of Windows 8 to be run on tablets at first in order to establish that this version is not for PCs. Read more...

NVIDIA reveals road map for future Tegra mobile chips

John Callaham — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:03:17 +0000

NVIDIA has revealed a road map for future versions of its Tegra mobile processor, including a low powered chipset code named Grey. NVIDIA also hopes to have its chips inside Windows Phone 7 devices. Read more...

AMD admits to having no plans for smartphone chips

John Callaham — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0000

Even though the smartphone market is booming, processor maker AMD apparently has no plans to introduce chips to compete in that market. Read more...

Nvidia to acquire Icera for $367 million

John Callaham — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:05:55 +0000

In an attempt to move more into the mobile phone market, graphics chip maker Nvidia announced today that it will be acquiring the UK-based baseband and RF processor company Icera. Today's press release said that... Read more...

Nvidia announces Tegra update, GF100 GPU, 3D surround vision

Doug Bemis — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:56:43 +0000

Nvidia has announced the new Tegra that updates their first generation Tegra, which is currently used in products such as the Zune HD. Tegra sports eight independent processors, a dual core ARM Cortex A9... Read more...

Updated: What to expect when the Zune HD launches next month

Sean Bradford — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:43:22 +0000

Earlier this year, we told the world what the Zune HD was, how it was going to be built, and shocked the world with news of an international launch. Now that we're getting closer to... Read more...

A letter to Microsoft: Size is essential for the ZuneHD

Sean Bradford — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:55:04 +0000

A few days ago, we teamed up with LiveSide.net's Ryan Rea to let the world know what we know about the ZuneHD from Microsoft insiders. As many blogs have reported, it seems as if this... Read more...