LG has taken the unusual step of announcing its new 2013 PC lineup ahead of CES 2013. The new devices will be on display at the show, including the LG Tab-Book, a hybrid tablet-notebook device. “This year, we are introducing several innovative PCs designed with one goal in mind — to meet the needs and desires of consumers in an […]
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Microsoft Holiday Stores to open on October 26th
Last month, Microsoft announced plans to open a number of Holiday Stores in a number of Canadian and U.S. cities in time for the holiday season. In Canada, four such stores were announced: In Burnaby (Metropolis at Metrotown), Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall), Toronto (Eaton Centre), and Vancouver (Oakridge Centre). Microsoft has now confirmed that these pop-up stores will open on […]
Microsoft to hold Windows 8 launch event on October 25th
Microsoft has already confirmed that Windows 8 will launch on October 26th. It has now sent out press invitations for a press event to take place the day before. It will take place in New York City. No additional details are provided. The next day, Windows 8 will be available on both new computers as well as an upgrade. Among […]
Retina Display coming to new 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Pro?
Apple brought its Retina Display to the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro earlier this summer. It is now gearing up to offer it on the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro as well as iMac All-in-One desktop models. Digitimes reports that Apple’s partners have already begun shipping new MacBook Pro and iMac models in preparation for a launch later this month or in October. Display […]
Samsung transforming notebook teased in image and video
Samsung looks set to have a busy IFA 2012 event. It has posted the following image to its Samsung Notebook Facebook page, adding “Don’t worry, it’s just around the corner…”: The image reveals what appears to be a transforming notebook powered by Windows 8. Such a concept device, with a detachable keyboard and stylus pen slot, was first teased at […]
Microsoft: Windows 8 to launch on October 26th
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that Windows 8 would launch in October. It has now narrowed that down to a specific day. Window 8 (not to be confused with Windows Phone 8) will hit the street on October 26th. It will be available to customers either on new PCs or as an upgrade. Aside from the slew of new desktops […]
Summary of the Apple WWDC 2012 keynote address
As expected, today’s keynote at the WWDC was delivered by CEO Tim Cook. It’s Apple’s 23rd WWDC event. A look at the Apple Store: 400 million accounts with credit cards 650,000 apps now available with 225,000 for the iPad 30 billion apps now downloaded with US$5 billion paid out to developers Offered in 120 countries with an additional 32 to […]
E3: Microsoft announces Xbox SmartGlass
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 platform got a whole more integrated with other household devices today as Microsoft today announced Xbox SmartGlass at E3. The application will allow users to connect phones, PCs and tablets to their Xbox 360. With it, devices become remote controls and controllers as well as additional displays. Content can also be pushed two ways to and from […]