Apple’s iMac and Mac mini refresh to retain current pricing; iMac won’t have Retina display
In addition to the iPad mini, Apple (AAPL) is expected to unveil new iMacs and Mac minis at next Tuesday’s press conference. The iMac is …
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Samsung shows off Windows 8 ultrabook, tablet lineup
October is fast becoming Windows 8 Month and Samsung (005930) this week added to the festivities by showing off its lineup of Windows 8 ultrabooks and …
Mac mini to receive spec bump at Apple's October 23rd event
As if an iPad mini, 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and new redesigned iMacs wouldn’t be enough, Apple (AAPL) may also announce updated Mac minis at …
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro could have 'unprecedented' battery design, no discrete GPU
Apple’s (AAPL) 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is coming and some alleged photos of the laptop’s smaller display have leaked, courtesy of Chinese website WeiPhone. According …
Windows 8 reportedly getting 'overwhelmingly negative' response from vendors
Supply chain vendors are apparently very unhappy about Windows 8. Per Business Insider, it seems that Topeka Capital analyst Brian White has been visiting with Asian …
Thinner iMacs with curved 'water droplet' design rumored to debut on October 23rd
Apple’s (AAPL) rumored October 23rd iPad mini event is starting to sound really packed. Along with the smaller tablet, the Cupertino-based company is expected to …
13-inch Retina-equipped MacBook Pro may launch alongside iPad mini [updated]
Apple (AAPL) fans could get an added treat during the company’s iPad mini launch event this month. A “consistently reliable source at a high-profile U.S. …
Dell to launch a trio of touchscreen-equipped Windows 8 PCs on October 26th
Dell (DELL) on Friday revealed three new touch-enabled Windows 8 PCs designed for three different kinds of customers. The first is the XPS 12 Ultrabook/tablet hybrid. Unlike other …
Microsoft won't sell Mature-rated video games in the Windows 8 Store
Critics of Microsoft’s (MSFT) upcoming Windows 8 operating system have another alarming decision to protest: It’s been revealed that the software giant will not sell …
PC parts suppliers reportedly concerned no one will want Windows 8 until next year
The PC industry is not in a good place right now. Projections from multiple firms suggest the industry as a whole will decline in 2012 …
Vizio prepares for the holidays with new Windows 8 notebooks and All-in-Ones
Vizio on Thursday announced a variety of Windows 8 PCs and laptops that will be available in time for the holiday season. The company’s new …
Lenovo dethrones HP as top global PC manufacturer
According to third quarter estimates from research firm Gartner, Lenovo (LNVGY) has edged out Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) to become the world’s largest PC vendor. Worldwide PC …
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro launch held up because high-resolution display production issues
Apple (AAPL) might have to delay the launch of its rumored 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display due to low yield rates for the high-resolution …
Acer unveils Windows 8-powered Aspire V5 and M5 Ultrabooks with all-day battery life
With Windows 8’s launch quickly approaching, Acer (2353) is not going to rest on its laurels and the company announced two new Windows 8 notebook …
Apple’s newly acquired fingerprint technology exposes Windows passwords
Fingerprint-reading software that comes pre-installed on laptops sold by Dell (DELL), Sony (SNE) and at least 14 other manufacturers has been independently confirmed to contain …
PC shipments are set to decline in 2012 for the first time in over a decade
Worldwide PC shipments are set to decline in 2012 for the first time in 11 years, according to a report from IHS iSuppli. Shipments are …
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro said to be on track for Q4 launch
With all eyes turned on Apple (AAPL), the iPhone 5 and the imminent iPad mini unveiling, it’s easy to forget that the company also makes the best-selling …
Apple CEO pays tribute to Steve Jobs on the one-year anniversary of his passing [video]
Legendary Apple (AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs passed away one year ago on Friday and current Apple chief Tim Cook decided to pay tribute to Jobs …
Former Apple CEO describes how the failure of Apple’s MessagePad led to future mobile triumphs [video]
At the recent South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) event. former Apple (AAPL) CEO John Sculley discussed the early days of what would become the world’s …
Dropping Ultrabook sales blamed on high prices and confusing marketing
Once seen as the PC industry’s only hope in the “post-PC era,” the number of Ultrabooks expected to ship by the end of this year is …
Another Java exploit discovered, 1 billion PC and Mac users potentially at risk
Security firm Security Explorations released information pertaining to a new Java exploit on Tuesday that affects all of the currently supported versions of the software …
Low memory, thermal shutdown top list of MacBook Air gripes
Apple (AAPL) owners may love their MacBook Airs but that doesn’t mean they think they’re flawless. FixYa, an online troubleshooting guide for gadgets and computers, …
Mac Pro computers reportedly won’t boot after new OS X 10.7.5 Lion update
Wednesday was apparently not Apple’s (AAPL) best day when it comes to software updates. First, iOS 6 users were sent into a frenzy when Wi-Fi …
HP continues Windows 8 barrage with ENVY m4 and Pavilion Sleekbooks
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) is on a roll. The company unveiled a trio of ultra-portable Windows 8 machines late last month and then followed up with a …
Acer plans to ‘aggressively’ promote new Chromebook to compete with Microsoft
Acer (2353) will reportedly launch a second-generation Chromebook computer in mid-October, according to a report from Digitimes. The company hopes the device will be able …
Apple computers top customer satisfaction survey
Well look at that… it’s another consumer survey showing that Apple (AAPL) customers are the most satisfied by a significant margin. The American Consumer Satisfaction …
HP CEO admits company’s laptops feel like ‘bricks,’ vows to learn from Apple
Samsung (005930) isn’t the only company that’s trying to learn from Apple’s (AAPL) design prowess. The Wall Street Journal reports that HP (HPQ) CEO Meg Whitman …
Motorola brings Android to the desktop world
Don’t expect to see this at a local Best Buy (BBY) anytime soon, but Motorola has released a new desktop computer in China that uses …
Inventor of the first laptop computer passes away at age 69
Bill Moggridge, the man behind the first laptop computer, passed away at the age of 69 on Saturday following a battle with cancer, the Associated …
New iMacs and 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros reportedly begin shipping
Apple’s (AAPL) manufacturing partners have reportedly begun mass shipping new iMac All-in-One desktop models as well as new 13-inch MacBook Pro notebooks equipped with Retina …
