Intel to examine AMD split for x86 licensing violations

Intel has its own set of concerns about AMD's foundry split, and plans to investigate the company's agreement. Whether or not AMD is actually in violation of anything (or has any recourse if it is) is, for the moment, unclear. Read More...

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Intel fined $26 million for Korean antitrust violations Created 31 weeks 19 hours ago

The South Korean Fair Trade Commission announced its decision today to fine Intel around $26 million. The fine comes some eight months after the Korean FTC first found Intel guilty of abusing its monopoly position; Intel has noted it may appeal the ruling.Read More...

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