Intel teased us with the prospect of a fanless Haswell chip back at Computex , but it didn’t say just how it would achieve such a feat. Now we know: it’s introducing more energy-efficient versions of the Y-series Core processors that were announced earlier this year. The new chips consume as little as 4.5W in a typical scenario, letting them run in tablets and detachable convertibles without the fans needed by their 6W peers. Don’t expect blistering performance at this reduced power level, however. While Intel isn’t divulging clock speeds just yet, the 4.5W Y-series chips have the same 11.5W thermal design power rating as their 6W siblings — they’ll still need active cooling to perform at their best. The company also isn’t providing ship dates or naming customers, although it does promise that the extra-miserly Core CPUs should be available in the “coming months.” We have an idea as to who might be interested. Filed under: Laptops , Tablets , Intel Comments Source: Intel

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Gmail’s new layout doesn’t just keep your inbox organized, it also gives Google the perfect opportunity to send you unsolicited email ads. These sponsored missives appear as highlighted entries under the Promotions tab, where you can also find deals and updates from online services you subscribe to. To be fair, Gmail has long displayed advertisements at the top of your inbox, so this development isn’t totally new. In a statement sent to Venturebeat , the company says it’s merely relegating ads “to a more appropriate place” and that they won’t show up unless they’re relevant to you. No word yet if this is a permanent arrangement, but if it makes you livid, you can always kill your Promotions tab or dismiss the intrusive emails by clicking the “x” button on the right. [Image credit: Antonio Gulli ] Filed under: Internet , Google Comments Via: BGR , VentureBeat Source: Geek

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Netflix has revealed its earnings report for the second quarter of 2013 which shows its worldwide customer base has grown by 1.2 million. The company now has “nearly” 30 million customers in the US (up 630, 000) and 8 million internationally (up 610, 000), with streaming revenue up 26 percent domestically and 155 percent outside the US. That compares well with the same period last year, when it added 530, 000 customers in the US . This year has been highlighted by Netflix’s push into original programming and just last week that initiative resulted in a bounty of 14 Emmy nominations . Expect more in the future, as Reed Hasting’s letter mentions the company expand into documentaries and stand-up comedy specials. According to the report, the new $11.99 family plan that supports four simultaneous streams has seen “limited uptake” (did anyone know it was available?), while the new individual profiles will be implemented in Q3. The company has rolled out a new streaming platform to its partners, and says its next goal is a single UI that works with various input devices, whether voice, pointer or d-pad. While we paw through the financial documents for more details, don’t forget Netflix plans to live stream video of its investors call on YouTube later. The event should start at 6PM ET and is embedded after the break. Filed under: Home Entertainment , Internet , HD Comments Source: Netflix Q2 letter to shareholders

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Netflix Q2 earnings show 1.2 million new subscribers; plans for original stand-up comedy, documentaries