Sprint EVO View 4G’s Scribe pen retails for $80; not included
Here’s a head-scratcher. We’re hearing rumors that Sprint’s HTC EVO View 4G tablet will not, repeat not, ship with the snazzy HTC Scribe stylus. A …
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Apple iPad 2 launches to crowds in China
The Apple iPad 2 was greeted by crowds during its debut in China on Friday morning, according to AppleInsider. Customers began lining up at about …
Asustek issues Q2 guidance; 11% increase in shipments, 5% increase in revenue
While Acer scrambles to reverse the current negative trend that saw its PC shipments fall last quarter as revenue dove 56%, Taiwan-based competitor Asustek just …
Barnes & Noble planning new eReader for May 24th launch
According to a recent filing with the SEC, Barnes and Noble is planning to launch a new eReader later this month. During a meeting with …
Foxconn asks employees to sign ‘anti-suicide pledge’
We’ve reported on the harsh working conditions at Foxconn — which have allegedly driven some workers to commit suicide — and now the firm is …
Acer still sees life in netbook market, new models coming this summer
Acer believes there’s still consumer interest in netbooks despite the surging tablet market, and the firm recently said that it’s not giving up on the mini …
RIM shows off Android apps, native email app on BlackBerry PlayBook [video]
Following the close of RIM’s BlackBerry World 2011 conference, the Waterloo Ontario-based cell phone maker on Wednesday issued two video demos showcasing forthcoming BlackBerry PlayBook …
RIM to launch 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook this fall; OS 7 devices delayed?
With BlackBerry World 2011 coming to a close, you knew there had to be some unannounced news waiting to come out of the conference, right? …
Sprint’s launch of BlackBerry PlayBook may be delayed
While Sprint has yet to announce a release date for RIM’s Wi-Fi-only BlackBerry PlayBook or the WiMAX-enabled BlackBerry 4G PlayBook, the former was recently rumored …
Amazon tablet enters production, report claims
According to a new report from industry watcher DigiTimes on Tuesday, Amazon has placed orders with manufacturers to build its first tablet PC. The report …
Facebook coming to BlackBerry PlayBook this month, iPad users shed tear
If you’re addicted to your PlayBook and a certain social network, listen up. Research In Motion has announced a new Facebook application for its 7-inch, …
BlackBerry PlayBook gets official video chat app from RIM
Research In Motion on Monday announced a new video chat application and service for its PlayBook tablet. The announcement, which came from the company’s BlackBerry …
Verizon Wireless to carry the BlackBerry PlayBook after all
On April 20th, a Verizon Wireless spokesperson was quoted as saying the company was “still evaluating” whether it would carry Research In Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook …
Nokia CEO: Our tablet will take a "uniquely Nokia prospective"
In a recent interview with Finnish news outlet YLE, Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop discussed the company’s strategy for approaching the already crowded tablet market. “There …
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi Honeycomb tablet hitting Sprint May 8th for $600
We knew it was coming, and moments ago Sprint confirmed that it will launch the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, an Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) tablet, on May …
Foxconn employees arrested for leaking Apple iPad 2 specs
DigiTimes is citing a report from sznews.com today that three Foxconn employees have been arrested in Shenzhen, China for leaking the design specs of the …
Sony releases teaser video for S1 and S2 tablets [video]
Can’t get enough Sony tablet madness? The company has just posted a teaser video for their just announced S1 and S2 tablets set to debut …
Tablets fuel 7% growth in global PC market, report says
According to a new report issued by Canalys today, the global PC market grew 7% during the first quarter of this year – largely fueled …
Sony 'Freestyle Hybrid PC' and 'Ultimate Mobile PC' VAIO products teased
On Tuesday, Sony took the wraps off of two new Android tablets, the S1 and the S2, but two other devices — the “Freestyle Hybrid …
RIM may have doubled BlackBerry PlayBook build plans, 4G version could launch in June
In a note to investors on Wednesday, RBC Capital Markets General Manager Mike Abramsky suggested that sales of RIM’s new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet may be …
Apple iPad 2 to be available in 12 more countries this week including Japan, Hong Kong, Korea
Not content with two press releases, Apple has just announced that the iPad 2 will be hitting over 10 countries this week, starting with Japan …
U.S. retailers quickly sell out of ASUS Eee Pad Transformer stock
The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, an Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) tablet with a 10.1-inch screen and an optional QWERTY dock, made its U.S. retail debut today, …
More analyst estimates suggest terrible Motorola XOOM sales
Global Equities analyst Trip Chowdry on Monday became the latest analyst to take a shot at Motorola’s XOOM tablet, though Chowdry’s figures appear a bit …
Sony announces two tablets launching this fall
Sony on Tuesday finally unveiled its first two tablet devices, which have been rumored for several months. For the time being, the tablets are known …
Barnes & Noble NOOK Color updated with Android 2.2, NOOK Apps
On Monday, Barnes & Noble announced that it will be updating the NOOK Color eReader with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and a number of other enhancements. …
Acer Iconia Tab A500 Android tablet hits Best Buy for $450
The Acer Iconia Tab A500, an Android 3.0 (Honeycomb tablet) with a 10.1-inch display, is now available from Best Buy for $450. The Iconia Tab …
Lenovo has ThinkPad tablet in the works, report suggests
It looks like PC manufacturer Lenovo is planning to throw its hat into the tablet ring, and a detailed report filed by This is my next …
iPad 2 sales to balloon 200% this quarter according to analyst
Asymco’s Horace Dediu has a long history of pegging Apple earnings, and on Monday morning the analyst issued his revenue and EPS estimates for Apple’s …
Lower Q1 iPad sales prompt analysts to slash 2011 tablet forecast for Apple
Wall Street analysts are beginning to reevaluate their yearly iPad forecasts for Apple, Inc. Previous prognostications from the financial sector had the Cupertino-based company selling somewhere between 40 million and …
T-Mobile offering $100 off G-Slate for early adopters
Are you dead-set on acquiring T-Mobile’s G-Slate Honeycomb tablet? Listen up. According to information garnered by TmoNews, you can chisel $100 off the device’s price tag by acting …
