Analysts say Itanium is alive mainly to meet contractual obligations
Intel's Xeon E7 v2 chips will go into servers with up to 32 sockets
A specific timeframe has not been given, but future chips will be compliant with HSA Foundation specifications
Nvidia will focus on tablets, gaming devices and automotive markets with Tegra chips
ARM's Cortex-A17 processors will reach mobile devices next year
Intel says a new graphics core can cut power consumption by 40 percent and increase battery life in devices
Other World Computing starts selling a 30-meter optical cable for $899, and Corning shows a 61-meter cable
Intel, Freescale to ship mini-computers for do-it-yourselfers interested in wearable computing
Now device makers can load the OS on their products, and developers can start making applications for it
Lenovo, Acer and Dell will ship 28-inch monitors under $800 in the coming months
