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AnandTech Mobile Graphics Guide, Summer 2011

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Introduction If desktop graphics hardware can be more than a little confusing, deciphering performance of mobile graphics parts can be (and has historically been) an absolute nightmare. Way back in the day it was at least fairly easy to figure out which desktop chip was hiding in which mobile kit, but both AMD and NVIDIA largely severed ties between mobile and desktop branding. They may not want to readily admit that, and in the case of certain models they still pretty heavily rely on the cachet associated with their desktop hardware, but it's by and large true. Read More...

Toshiba Memory To Rebrand As Kioxia

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In 2017, Toshiba was forced to sell off its flash memory business to stave off bankruptcy. The memory business was spun off as Toshiba Memory Corporation and sold for $18 billion to a consortium led by Bain Capital after a high-stakes bidding war. Toshiba Memory has continued to thrive as the number two manufacturer of NAND flash memory and a major player in the SSD market. Toshiba Memory has been laying the groundwork for an IPO that could happen as early as November of this year. Read More...

Who Made Fanta? The Nefarious Origins of a Fruity Favorite

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When you take a cold, bubbly sip of Fanta, do you ever wonder, “Who made Fanta?”  It turns out, that sweet, delicious drink has a shockingly sinister past—something we learned about on a recent episode of Good Mythical Morning. So, who made Fanta?To explain how it all started, we have to go back to World War II. At the time, the Coca-Cola company was finally finding international success after its president, Robert Woodruff, established a foreign department. Read More...