Microsoft cranks up entire Surface line with new Intel processors

By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) As part of its about-annual upgrade cycle, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and Surface Studio 2 Plus featuring new Intel processors has debuted at about the same price points as the previous models.The new Surface Pro 9 was shown at the Microsoft eventAlongside multiple new Surface computers, Microsoft also released information about a new audio dock and Windows 11 updates. Accessibility was also an important part of the event with new tools and software features. …

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Apple is going to see another record-breaking fourth fiscal quarter

By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple is on track to beat Wall Street’s fourth fiscal quarter expectations and quarterly revenue records as JP Morgan forecasts a revenue of $90 billion for the company.iPhone 14 seriesIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, analysts from JP Morgan forecast revenue of $90 billion for Apple. This beats the present Wall Street consensus of $88.6 billion on the quarter. Apple earned $83.4 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter of 2021. …

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If China invades Taiwan, some US officials want to bomb TSMC

By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Some US officials suggested that destroying TSMC facilities would be more desirable than China getting access to semiconductor production, but Taiwanese officials state that won’t be necessary.TSMC targeted as an important asset in the event of a China warRussia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a concern that China would be emboldened by the action and invade Taiwan. That has led to the US government’s contingency planning and “war-gaming” to plan out such a scenario. …

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