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Evidently, the chaps at Intel have taken a leaf out of the famous British sitcom book. In the spirit of "Yes, Prime Minister," it's all about the art of the 'policy refresh'. The latest narrative revolves around the Intel Arrow Lake Refresh, set for a grand unveiling in the latter half of this year, according to the techno-whisperers at ZDNet Korea.

Now, for the uninitiated, these 'refreshes' from Intel are becoming as commonplace as a chippy on Friday night. They're essentially tactful updates to Intel's existing architecture. Somewhat like slapping a fresh coat of paint on a beloved but ageing caravan, hoping no one will notice the axle's still dodgy.

The LGA-1851 socket is staring its swan song in the face, it appears. Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh may be the final hurrah for this familiar bit of kit. Does this signal an upcoming era of socket-insecurity, or might we be witnessing the inevitable march towards better, slicker tech?

Regardless, kudos to Intel for keeping us on our toes. In the grand pantomime of technologies, it takes a hefty dose of tenacity (and many a shrewd 'refresh') to keep one's tech infrastucture in the limelight. So let's crack out the popcorn and enjoy the show. Cue the footlights for act two, or as the technorati shall call it - the second half of the year. Read more here.