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Tablet trade-ins spike as 'iPad Mini' event nears

Posted October 22, 2012 - 9:08 pm

Even before Apple sent invitations for the Tuesday launch event where it will likely unveil a smaller iPad, consumers were unloading their old tablets so they can trade up to Apple's latest, according to gadget buy-back firm Gazelle.
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Intel strives toward tiny chips to run wearable computers

Posted October 22, 2012 - 9:06 pm

Intel evangelist Manny Vara, at the company's European Research and Innovation Conference in Barcelona, said wearable computers may be two to five years away.
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Gartner: 10 critical IT trends for the next five years

Posted October 22, 2012 - 9:04 pm

Trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to IT issues is not a job for the faint of heart. That point was driven home at Gartner's IT annual IT Symposium fest here where analyst David Cappuccio outlined what he called "new forces that are not easily controlled by IT are pushing themselves to the forefront of IT spending."
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Pricing rumors swirl for iPad mini

Posted October 22, 2012 - 8:30 pm

On the eve of Apple's expected announcement tomorrow of a smaller iPad, there's still a lot of uncertainty and intense debate over its price.
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45 years of creative evolution in the IT industry and beyond

Posted October 22, 2012 - 3:57 pm

How different is the world of computing now from when the first issue of Computerworld rolled off the presses in 1967?
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Rumor Roundup: Google's Oct. 29 Android event

Posted October 22, 2012 - 1:05 pm

Google is rumored to be announcing quite a few new things next week: Android 4.2, a Nexus 7 with more storage, a different 10-inch tablet, and a new Nexus phone from a new partner.
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Report: Samsung Display terminates LCD contract with Apple

Posted October 22, 2012 - 12:06 pm

Samsung Display has terminated a contract to make LCD panels for Apple due to supply chain issues and financial strain, according to a news report published in The Korea Times on Monday.
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Apple plays hardball with iPad mini reveal

Posted October 22, 2012 - 11:57 am

In staging an Apple event on Tuesday to unveil the long-awaited iPad Mini, Apple is poised to steal a lot of Microsoft's thunder. That's symbolic of a confident Apple, says columnist Ryan Faas.
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What's the big idea?

Posted October 22, 2012 - 11:53 am

It seems the public and private industry are more frequently being asked to come up with ideas for what might best be called "the Next Big Things." The main driver of this trend is the U.S. government but there are a number of private enterprises looking to pay you good money for your ideas.
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NEWS FLASH: Software engineers make good money

Posted October 22, 2012 - 11:51 am

New salary survey finds that, among tech companies, Google engineers make the most
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Google expected to launch Samsung 10 tablet and LG Nexus 4 smartphone next week

Posted October 22, 2012 - 11:19 am

Google's product unveiling event next Monday will feature a 10-in. tablet running Android 4.2, possibly named the Samsung 10, and an LG Nexus 4 smartphone, according to reports.
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Microsoft all out of Surface RT tablets

Posted October 22, 2012 - 11:16 am

Microsoft has run through all pre-launch supplies of its Surface RT tablet, forcing U.S. and Canadian customers who want one Friday to head to the company's permanent and special holiday "pop-up" stores.
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Virtual desktops: User tips from the trenches

Posted October 22, 2012 - 7:35 am

The lure of virtual desktop infrastructure - less costs for endpoints, reduced power requirements, lower management costs, better security - is compelling but mastering the environment is tricky, say users that have embraced the technology.
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Enterprise tools added to Google Search Appliance

Posted October 22, 2012 - 6:12 am

Google upgraded its Search Appliance for the enterprise to help workers find information stored anywhere in their organizations.
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Motorola HC1: Google Goggles for the enterprise

Posted October 22, 2012 - 12:04 am

Motorola Solutions has unveiled a head-mounted, voice-controlled computer that's targeted at the military and other industries where workers need hands-free access to information.
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20 cars that drive themselves

Posted October 21, 2012 - 8:00 am

These vehicles may make the leap from science fiction to reality sooner than previously thought.
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Hybrid hard drives: How they work and why they matter

Posted October 21, 2012 - 7:53 am

Hybrid hard drives promise to deliver the speed of an SSD plus the capacity of a mechanical drive.
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Samsung Chromebook review: Google's new $249 computer

Posted October 21, 2012 - 7:24 am

Google's new $249 Samsung Chromebook finally gets the price right -- so what's the cloud-centric laptop actually like to use?
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The single best travel accessory you can buy

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:55 am

Like a lot of folks these days, I routinely play "office" in my local coffee shop. On any given day, I'm surrounded by 10-20 other teleworkers similarly tethered to their laptops.
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The five weirdest Macs of all time

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:45 am

In its 36 years in business, Apple has produced hundreds of computer models in a dizzying array of sizes, styles, and capabilities. All along the way, fans and critics alike have lauded Apple for its unique and distinctive design sense—even in the awkward years before Steve Jobs rejoined the company, believe it or not.
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Why an iPad Mini might be the right tablet for you

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:45 am

So, rumor has it that Apple will host an event on the imminent horizon--give or take two weeks--to announce a smaller iPad model. The "Apple iPad Mini" as it's been dubbed by the rumor mill, is expected to be a 7 or 8-inch sibling of the iPad, designed to compete with smaller tablet rivals like the Google Nexus 7, or the Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon a top business Ultrabook

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:45 am

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a stylish ultrabook designed for business executives who demand the best. It's missing Ethernet and VGA ports, but its design, performance and security features more than make up for it.
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Review: iPod nano (7th generation) combines the best of its predecessors

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:42 am

Along with a new iPhone and a new iPod touch, September's Apple event brought with it a new iPod nano, the first in two years. (2011 saw a notable software update for the 2010 model, but no new hardware.) As has been the case with so many iPod nano models over the years, the iPod nano (7th generation) is a dramatic re-imagining of Apple's most-popular traditional iPod. But unlike the sixth-generation iPod nano, this one is mostly an improvement over its predecessor. In fact, for most uses, it just may be the best nano yet.
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Dell Inspiron 15R 7520 review: Not so stylish, awesome screen, superb performance

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:40 am

In a world full of sleek and slim Ultrabooks, the Dell Inspiron 15R 7520 looks enormous. This 15.6-inch laptop is bulky, heavy (7.4 pounds), and not terribly stylish. But it does have some surprises under the hood--namely, four USB 3.0 ports, a full HD screen, and solid overall performance.
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Is Windows 8 an existential threat to Android tablets?

Posted October 20, 2012 - 7:40 am

Nagging questions shadow the impending launch of Windows 8, threatening to scuttle Microsoft's plans to reinvent itself for the age of mobility. Will desktop users graciously accept the redesigned Modern interface? Will the Windows Store have enough apps to entice would-be Surface RT buyers? Can Windows 8 breathe life into sagging PC sales?
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