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Windows 8 on Tablets: What We Know So Far

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is ready to lift the lid on Windows 8 at a preview event at the end of the month. The new OS will be available later this year, not only for PCs, but also for tablets, as Microsoft prepares to take on the iPad. Here's what we know so far about Windows 8 tablets.

Wall Street Beat: Earnings, Spending Forecasts Highlight Tech Sector Strength

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Economic uncertainty still casts a shadow on IT spending, however

FAQ: Windows on ARM Explained

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In an 8,600-word epistle yesterday, Microsoft's top Windows executive pulled aside the curtain on the first version of the company's iconic OS that targets tablets.

Windows 8 on ARM, Dubbed WOA, to Include Office Apps for Tablets

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA by Microsoft, could offer a big "Whoa!" moment for workers wanting to run Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office apps on a touchscreen tablet.

Microsoft Details Windows 8 for ARM Devices

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Called WOA, this special version of the OS will come bundled with its own version of the Office suite

Report: Google Building Home Entertainment System

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Internet giant seeks to get into the electronics business with its own brand

Cray Courts the Big-Data Market

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

But do we still need supercomputers when we have Hadoop?

Activists Target Apple, Deliver Petitions to Seek Labor Reform

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Outraged by reports of harsh working conditions in overseas factories that produce iPhones, iPads and other popular Apple products, supporters of labor protections for supply chain partners deliver petitions to Apple stores around the world.

New York Attorney General Settles Case Against Intel

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The case, initiated in 2009, charged Intel with forcing PC makers into exclusive deals

Amazon Attacks Apple: You Get 3 Kindle Products for Price of IPad 2

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Amazon has released a new advertisement that takes a shot at the price of Apple's iPad, emphasizing the lower cost of the Kindle e-reader and Android-based Kindle Fire tablet computer.

March Debut of 'iPad 3' a Sure Bet, Says Analyst

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Apple will introduce a new iPad the first full week of March, and will start selling it the following week, according to reports and industry analyst expectations.

Coming Soon from BlackBerry: 5 Things to Look Forward To

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

It's easy to dwell on BlackBerry-maker RIM's current troubles , but CIO.com's Al Sacco says there's reason to be optimistic, and it's not just about brand new handheld software and new devices. Here are five things to look forward to from BlackBerry in the coming months.

Windows 8: Assessing IT Risks of a Consumer-Driven Wave

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is betting big on Windows 8. But will the immense promotional efforts the software giant is putting behind the latest Windows OS pay off? CIO.com's Rob Enderle handicaps the high-stakes game Redmond is playing.

Buyers Lining Up for Raspberry Pi's $25 PC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Raspberry Pi Foundation's US$25 PC will become available by the end of this month, and buyers hope it could fill in as a low-power desktop, while being an alternative to the more expensive open-source hardware.

Incoming Sony CEO: Hot Gadgets Aren't Enough Anymore

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Sony CEO-to-be Kazuo Hirai says hardware is still important, but the company must focus on content, services