Microchips

'Pruned' Microchips Faster, Smaller, Greener

Efficiency of computer chips can be doubled by trimming away the portions that are rarely used.

Japan chipmaker Renesas soars on Apple talks report

Chipmaker Renesas jumped as much as 19 percent in early trade before settling back to 857 yen ($8.25) by the break, up 9.31 percent.

Microchips by IBM to be wired like a human brain

IBM, just recently celebrated 30 decades of the reign of the personal computer, and in the same breath revealed that the PC trend died long ago.

Apple Sues Samsung Over an Idea Rip-Off Allegation

Apple files a legal suit against strong rival, Samsung.

Brazilian Pit Bulls May Get Microchips

A Brazilian state is offering to implant electronic microchips in thousands of pit bulls this year, allowing dog owners to track their pets.