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Almost six months after the release of the Tegra 3-powered Yoga 11, Lenovo has introduced a version of the system featuring Intel Ivy...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that Windows 8.1 would be a free upgrade for Windows 8 users. We also learned that a public preview...

Type: News story Tags: Operating systems Windows

Quite often, our biggest complaint about PC notebooks and tablets is that their display resolutions are too low. 1366x768 has become the norm even...

Type: News story Tags: Displays Mobile computing

HP has introduced a pair of convertible tablets with detachable keyboard docks. The most interesting of the two is the SlateBook x2, which...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing

Well, it's official. Windows Blue will be a free upgrade for folks...

Type: News story Tags: Operating systems

Since I have decried the dearth of weather-resistant smartphones, it's only fair that I take a moment to recognize Sony's Xperia ZR. ...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing Personal tech

Nine months after our first brush with Thin Mini-ITX, we're taking another look at the platform, this time with a state-of-the-art all-in-one PC that...

Type: Feature article Tags: Systems

Each week, our release roundups gather some of the announcements and press releases that hit our inbox but didn't make it into our daily coverage....

Type: News story Tags: Power Memory

The smooth exterior glass of touchscreen displays is great for letting your fingers glide freely while performing various swipes and gestures. However, the lack of...

Type: News story Tags: Displays Input devices Mobile computing Personal tech

About three months ago, Firefox's Modern UI interface made its first appearance in the nightly build channel. We haven't heard much Modern UI talk...

Type: News story Tags: Internet Software

Ah. Nothing to occupy one's Thursday afternoon like a new round of financial results. This time, it's Nvidia who's reported earnings for the first quarter...

Type: News story Tags: Graphics Mobile computing

Zotac has beefed up its Zbox lineup with two new models based on Ivy Bridge processors. Until now, the company's most powerful mini PC...

Type: News story Tags: CPUs Systems

Microsoft is getting awfully chatty about Windows Blue this week. Yesterday, company CFO and marketing chief Tami Reller teased the upcoming OS update. Now,...

Type: News story Tags: Operating systems Windows

Yes, AMD still makes system memory. Not only that, but it's just introduced its quickest memory kit ever: the Radeon RG2133 Gamer Series, which packs...

Type: News story Tags: Memory

Last week, we saw a premature listing of an eight-inch Windows 8 tablet with a $379.99 asking price. That's already a fair bit more...

Type: News story Tags: Mobile computing

For years, cable TV subscribers have asked for a-la-carte service that would allow channels to be purchased individually. Cable providers have resisted, but it...

Type: News story Tags: Multimedia Internet

Since their debut five years ago, Intel's Atom microprocessors have relied on the same basic CPU core. Next-gen Atoms will be based on the...

Type: Feature article Tags: CPUs Mobile computing Personal tech

Valve's collection of Linux-friendly games has grown. On Friday, the developer announced a Left 4 Dead 2 beta for the alternative OS. ...

Type: News story Tags: Gaming Operating systems