Intel unveiled several new Atom processors on Monday. The chips are smaller and more energy-efficient than their predecessors.

The single-core Atom N450 chip is 60 percent smaller than existing Atom processors, and consumes close to 20 percent less power, said Anil Nanduri, director of netbook marketing at Intel. The chip draws about 5.5 watts of power, according to an Intel specification sheet

The government’s case against Intel Corp ., accusing the world’s largest chip maker of using monopoly power to stifle competition, may signal that antitrust enforcers under the Obama administration will be more aggressive than their predecessors, lawyers said.

Intel's plan to field a standalone multicore processor dedicated solely to advanced graphics has hit a major roadblock, with the chip giant

Just to put my cards on the table, I think the Intel Atom Developer Program makes about as much sense as a netbook with a 17 inch screen. The whole point of netbooks is that they’re fully functional computers, unlike smartphones and other mobile devices that offer only a limited feature set.