Apple issues new software update to address Mac virus outbreak
Apple on Friday issued a second software update to address a security flaw on its OS X operating system that has allowed a massive botnet …
Computers
Apple will reportedly unveil new iMacs with Core i5, i7 CPUs in June or July
Apple is reportedly planning to refresh its iMac family of computers with Intel’s 22nm-based Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge processors in June or …
Redesigned iMacs may feature anti-reflective glass displays
A redesigned family of Apple’s iMac computers may feature anti-reflective displays, DigiTimes reported on Monday. The Taiwanese publication claimed that G-Tech is ramping up its …
$35 Raspberry Pi Linux PC delayed once again
Development of the Raspberry Pi single-board Linux computer has been rocky thus far. After a high demand once pre-sales were made available, the $35 computer …
Nearly 1 billion smart connected devices shipped in 2011
The International Data Corporation on Wednesday announced that shipments of smart connected devices —including PCs, tablets and smartphones — reached 916 million units and surpassed …
Production of new 15-inch MacBook Pro could start in April, 13-inch model in June
Apple has reportedly scheduled mass production of its new 15-inch MacBook Pro to begin in April, and production of a new 13.3-inch model will ramp up …
See-through 3D computer with gesture controls gives us a glimpse of the future [video]
Some believe a future full of massive, gesture-controlled computer displays like the ones seen in Twentieth Century Fox’s Minority Report are an inevitability, and a …
Intel’s market share surges to 10-year high
Intel in 2011 achieved its highest annual market share in more than 10 years, according to market research firm IHS iSuppli. The chipmaker’s market share …
ARM support may be coming to Chrome OS
Users who are interested in a Google-powered Chromebook only have two options, Acer’s AC700 or Samsung’s Series 5 Chromebook. Both laptops are powered by an …
Retina-resolution MacBooks may launch this summer
There’s no going back to a standard-resolution display after using the new iPad, the iPhone 4 and 4S, or any one of a number of …
Windows 8 PCs and tablets set to launch in October
Early rumors suggested that devices running Microsoft’s next-generation Windows 8 operating system might launch as soon as this summer, but a new report places the …
Redesigned 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros reportedly in production
Following multiple reports claiming Apple was working with suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop a new 15-inch MacBook Air, it now looks as though the …
Apple releases OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 2
Apple on Friday released OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 2 to OS X developers. According to TheNextWeb, the Cupertino-based company also posted an extensive list …
Thinner 15-inch MacBook Pro rumored with Ivy Bridge i5, i7 CPUs in April
How To Arena on Thursday cited a “reliable source in the Far East Asian supply chain” who claims Apple is planning to release a new, thinner 15-inch …
‘Anonymous’ hacker group releases its own desktop OS [updated]
Notorious hacker group “Anonymous Operations” on Wednesday released the first version of its own desktop operating system. Dubbed Anonymous-OS, the computer platform is built on …
Apple to launch 15-inch MacBook Air in April, report claims
Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new 15-inch MacBook Air notebook PC in April. The report from Electricpig cites a “premium Mac accessory maker,” who claims a …
Google confirms Metro-style Chrome app for Windows 8
A Google spokesperson confirmed to Mashable that the search giant is working on a Metro-style version of Chrome for Windows 8. The Metro version will …
Raspberry Pi suffers a manufacturing hiccup, possible delays
Shipments of the long-awaited Raspberry Pi single-board Linux computer may be delayed due to a “manufacturing hiccup.” The company on Thursday said that during the …
Former top Microsoft exec: ‘Of course we are in a post-PC world’
Whether or not we are currently living in the post-PC era is no longer a question, Microsoft’s former Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie said recently. “People …
OnLive and Microsoft butt heads over Windows virtualization
OnLive, a company known for its cloud-based gaming service, has been pushing its “Desktop App” for iPad and select Android tablets. The program uses virtualization …
In a post-PC world, Gartner sees PC growth accelerating in 2012
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its new iPad, a sleek slate with a stunning 2,048 x 1,536-pixel Retina Display, a speedy Apple A5X processor and embedded …
Facebook Messenger for Windows 7 now official, Mac support coming soon
Facebook’s Messenger app for Windows 7 computers leaked to the public late last year. The service was initially in a beta phase, but as of …
Windows 8 can wipe a PC clean in just six minutes
BGR published a full review of Microsoft’s Windows 8 Consumer Preview last week, and to say we were impressed is an understatement. Make no mistake, …
Malicious apps beware, Windows 8 will feature a ‘kill switch’
“Kill switches” have become a standard part of most mobile operating systems. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google each have the ability to remotely delete malicious …
$35 Raspberry Pi Linux PC pre-orders sell out in less than a day
As promised, the $35 Raspberry Pi Linux computer was made available for pre-order on Wednesday. The single-board computer is equipped with a 700MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, SD …
Live from Microsoft’s Windows 8 press conference at MWC!
Mobile World Congress has been a roller coaster ride so far this year. The week kicked off with a bang on Sunday with both Sony …
Upcoming 14-inch MacBook Air may help Apple’s position in China
Apple is said to currently be considering the launch of a new MacBook Air notebook PC with a 14-inch display. Citing unnamed sources within Apple’s …
We’ll be reporting live from Microsoft’s Windows 8 press conference tomorrow morning
It may seem odd that Microsoft is hosting a media event at the annual Mobile World Congress trade show this year that will focus on …
Patent shows Google may bring Android to desktops
Google may be in the process of bringing its mobile operating system to desktop and notebook computers, according to a recent patent filing. The patent, …
Apple may launch revamped iTunes Store, App Store later this year
Apple may be working on an overhaul of its iTunes Store and App Store, according to 9to5Mac. Due to growing competition from music streaming services …
