Intel is investing $300 million dollars into a fund to help companies develop “Ultrabook” computers that are by all means direct competitors to Apple’s Macbook Air. Intel wants these invisible if held sideways, faster than your desktop computers, to replace 40% of the laptop market by the end of next year. So if you’ve been eyeing up a Macbook Air, give it some time and you may find yourself some competitive choices at cheaper prices in the near future. Read the full article at arstechnica.com
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.