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2 hrs ago | PC World

As tablets rival laptops, Asus straddles both formats

In the face of a slump in PC sales and industry debate over whether the smartphone or tablet is now the preferred tool for a large segment of domestic and even small business users, Asus continues to release a number of combined and flexible devices that try to play on both sides of the dividing lines.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, CPU, Startups, Intel

6 hrs ago | Newkerala.com

4G to debut in Shanghai next month

Beijing, May 19 : 4G services, which provide mobile users with internet access up to 50 times faster than the current 3G network, will be launched in Shanghai next month when the China Mobile company begins large-scale trials.

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Related Topix: Zong, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi

Sun May 19, 2013

Engadget

Switched On: Hinging on success

The announcement of the Acer Aspire R7 was the best example of the company's assertion that it was moving from computers designed with touch to computers designed for touch.

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Related Topix: Computers, Hewlett Packard, Keyboards, Gadgets

Digital Trends

Dear Apple: Please make these 4 upgrades to the next MacBook Pro, 'K, thanks

Apple's MacBook Pro has been around since 2006, but, unlike the Air , the Pro has been substantially redesigned several times since its introduction.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, Startups, CPU, Intel, Dell Laptop

Emmy Advanced Media

Best Tech Gifts for Grads

It's just about that time of the year again when, as Alice Cooper would say, "school's out for summer." But for some students, "school's out forever." What does that mean? It means it's time for a graduation gift! Whether they're graduating high school or college, just about every grad needs some kind of tech gadget to prepare them for the next ... (more)

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, PC, Kindle, iPod touch App, iPad App, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone App, Ipad, Cameras

Technabob.com

Sony Working on A4-Size E-Ink Mobius "Digital Paper" Tablet

While many of us already have tablets like the iPad, the futuristic vision of people walking around with digital notebooks taking notes with a stylus never really came to be.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Ipad

SiliconValley.com

Toshiba goes 'Retina' with new Kirabook

Last year, Apple added a visually stunning option to its MacBooks: screens with ultra-high resolution.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple

Al Bawaba

Nawras Gift Club competition launched with prizes worth total of RO 25,000

Nawras is offering all customers the opportunity to win one of 90 exciting prizes with the new Nawras Gift Club promotion.

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Related Topix: Televisions, Oman, Middle East, World News

Sat May 18, 2013

SFGate

How to get the old iTunes back on your Mac in 10 easy steps

There's no way to put this delicately: iTunes 11 blows. After attempting to tolerate it on our Mac for a few months and missing not only the simplicity of the previous version but a variety of features that made it, you know, functional we came across a relatively painless step-by-step guide to downgrading on a MacRumors message board .

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Related Topix: iPod, Entertainment

TrustedReviews

iTunes security hole allows pre-release album streams to be downloaded free

Artists who host pre-release streams of their new albums through Apple's iTunes are exposing themselves to lax security which allows the entire album to be downloaded to the listeners' computer free of charge.

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Related Topix: Online Music, iPod

USA Today

New products: GolfSense device analyzes your golf game

You love golf but don't have time to spend every waking moment on the course, so you want to get the most out of your practice time.

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Related Topix: Bluetooth, Headphones, Computers, Keyboards, Science / Technology

Gadgetell

Booq Boa Squeeze Packs Your Tech in Slim Style Comfortably

Booq, a leading brand of premium laptop bags, backpacks and iPad carrying cases, unveils the latest addition to their Boa collection, the Boa Squeeze.

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Tom's Hardware

Lenovo's Yoga 11S Now Available for Pre-Order

You can now order Lenovo's new 360-degree flip and fold Ultrabook from the Lenovo website or Best Buy's online store.

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Related Topix: CPU, Science / Technology, Startups, Intel

MacLife

MacBook Air Shortages May Hint at New Release for WWDC

If you've found yourself wanting a MacBook Air over the last couple of days, you might be better off waiting, according to AppleInsider .

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, CPU

Fri May 17, 2013

IT Business

For HP, Envy leads to a Split with two new laptops May 15th, 2013

The original Envy x2 launched with Windows 8 last year as a convertible notebook computer that doubled as a tablet.

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Related Topix: Computers, CPU, Science / Technology, Startups, Intel

AnandTech

Best Business Laptops - May 2013

It's been a couple of weeks since our last "best laptop" article, mostly because I had concerns about recommending anything with AMD's Richland and Intel's Haswell processors right around the corner.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, CPU, Startups, Intel, Perot Systems

DesignLines

Ten percent of notebooks using touch screens

Notebooks are tapping 10-inch and larger capacitive touch screen displays at a rapid and expanding pace, despite the market difficulties of Microsoft's Windows 8, said one market watcher.

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Related Topix: Displaybank

Nepalnews.com

Lenovo venture launched with next generation computing devices

Lenovo, one of the world's fastest growing PC players has officially announced its foray in Nepal offering its latest innovative computer technologies with an aim to redefine the computing space in a PC+ era and bring best in class features to offer its customers a 360 degree experience.

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Related Topix: Science, Computer Science, Nepal, World News, Asia, Computers

TrustedReviews

Apple files large display touch panel patent for MacBook Pro

Apple has filed a patent for an all-new touch sensor panel designed for larger displays, meaning a touch-screen iMac or MacBook Pro could be on the way soon.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, Startups, Patent / Trademark Law, Law, Ipad

CNet News

Dell Expands Precision Workstation Portfolio with T1700, R7610

The Precision R7610 rack workstation will be available starting at $2,179 and the T1700 Mini-Tower and Small Form-Factor are available on June 4. Computer maker Dell announced an expanded Precision workstation portfolio that includes the smallest tower workstation chassis in its class, the Dell Precision T1700 small form-factor, and a rack ... (more)

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Related Topix: Dell Laptop, Computers, CPU, Science / Technology, Startups, Intel