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IDF 2012 Intel Developer Forum

The next generation Microsoft* operating system, Windows* 8, presents an exciting opportunity to the entire industry, including Intel®, OEM’s, developer ecosystem, and end users.

IDF2012 Intel Developer Forum

Developing cross-OS, cross-device applications has been a challenging problem for many years. HTML5 promises to improve the customer appeal of browser/web runtime solutions, and PhoneGap is one important piece of this puzzle.

Ivy Bridge Impresses Game Developers with Graphics, Power, and Efficiency

Building on the success of its predecessor (code-named Sandy Bridge), Ivy Bridge sets a high standard for enhanced visuals as it boosts functionality and energy efficiency without sacrificing power.

Mark Schoennagel on Incredible Special Effects with Autodesk and Intel

Autodesk Senior 3D Tech Evangelist Mark Schoennagel discusses how ICE and Softimage work with solid-state drives, Thunderbolt™ technology, and Intel® Xeon® and Intel® Core™ processors to help digital artists quickly create amazing special effects that were considered impossible just a few years ago.

Interview with Intel’s Director of Marketing for Thunderbolt* Technology

Jason Ziller, Intel’s director of marketing for Thunderbolt technology, explains many of the revolutionary advantages engineered into the product and offers a glimpse into the strategy of promoting the adoption of this new I/O technology.

Simon Humphreys of Codemasters Talks DiRT* Showdown and the Ultrabook™

Simon Humphreys explains what makes Ultrabook™ devices such a revolutionary platform for gaming—and how the performance, long battery life, and ultra-sleek portability of his own Ultrabook device gives him the flexibly to conduct business or play the best and latest games anywhere.

Hi-Rez Studios Optimizes Tribes: Ascend for Ultrabook Device

Todd Harris of Hi-Rez Studios talks about their excitement in being able to design games that take advantage of the integrated graphics and performance of 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

Why the Device Matters in a Cloud-centric World

With apps and data now living in the cloud, does the built-in capability of networked devices still matter? More than ever. Check out this white paper to discover why cloud infrastructures require powerful devices for increased security and productivity.

High-Velocity Video Production with Thunderbolt Technology

The challenge for video creators—professional and amateur alike—is to rapidly produce high-quality videos from the massive data files that today’s HD cameras capture.

Editing Multi-Cam Shoots with Thunderbolt™ Technology

Professional video editor Steve Martin offers a hands-on demonstration of how fast and streamlined it can be to produce multi-camera clips with Final Cut Pro* 10 on an Intel® Core™ i7 processor-powered iMac* with Thunderbolt™ technology.