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iPad Lifts Apple To World's Third Largest PC Maker
Apple became the third largest PC vendor in the fourth quarter of 2010, helped by strong sales of iPad and Mac as well as fast growth in the Asia Pacific region, according to the latest report from Canalys.
Lenovo and NEC in Japanese joint venture to sell PCs
Lenovo, the world's No. 4 PC brand, will invest $175 million with NEC Corp to form a joint venture to sell personal computers in Japan, it said on Thursday, as it prepares to take on bigger rivals such as Hewlett-Packard and Dell.
Exclusive: Business borrowing up again in December: ELFA
A key measure of business activity strengthened again in December, a lender group told Reuters on Tuesday, as companies borrowed more money to invest in their operations and did a better job of staying
Padma Lakshmi involved in a custody battle with Dell
Adam Dell is seeking a greater role in his daughter’s life
Is Davos 2011 the greatest concentration of wealth in history?
The gathering of business elites at Davos may witness the greatest concentration wealth in any one locale in history.
Can HTC Flyer's leaked specs stand against Samsung Galaxy Tab, RIM's PlayBook and Dell Streak 7?
Just days after Samsung's Galaxy Tab2's new features emerged in the wild, it now seems to be HTC tablet Flyer's turn, as its features have also been leaked.
J&J sales lag after recalls; 2011 view disappoints
Johnson & Johnson reported disappointing quarterly revenue due to plunging U.S. sales of consumer products that continue to be recalled for quality-control lapses, and the diversified healthcare company forecast 2011 earnings below Wall Street expectations.
J&J sales disappoint, recalls hit consumer brands
Johnson & Johnson's fourth-quarter profit fell, with revenue falling far short of forecasts due to plunging U.S. sales of consumer products that continue to be recalled for quality-control lapses.
AMD says focused on chip launch despite CEO departure
PC chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc reported solid earnings and said there was no strategic shift toward the mobile market following the former CEO's recent departure.
Asahi Glass Tries to Steal Corning's Thunder
Japan's largest glass maker Asahi Glass Co. has unveiled a super-tough, scratch-resistant glass cover Dragontrail for use in smartphones, tablet PCs, TVs, and similar devices, to compete with the biggest player in the market Corning Inc. (GLW) that makes Gorilla Glass.
Celebrities who helped LivingSocial sell 1 million Amazon Vouchers
While the LivingSocial deal offering a $20 Amazon gift card for $10 was too good for many, there were several secret angels working behind the marketing and promotion of the gift cards - celebrities such as Snooki, Paris Hilton among others
Pension Funds Push For Apple CEO Succession Plan
A pension fund wants shareholders to vote for a written succession plan for Apple.
Tablets Have Led To Slow PC Growth
The tablet industry took a chunk out of PC shipments in the fourth quarter according to two separate reports.
Which Android tablet is the best? Motorola Xoom, MeMo, LePad, Streak 7, Ink Adam or Galaxy?
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was surely all about tablets with around 100 or so launches but it would also be safe to conclude that it was all about Google's Android, as a majority of tablets showcased run on either Honeycomb or Froyo.
HP upgraded to 'buy' at UBS
UBS Securities upgraded PC giant Hewlett-Packard to buy from neutral, citing improving growth prospects for the majority of HP's segments through 2011.
Tablet War: Windows 7 vs Android's Honeycomb and Froyo
It was raining tablets at CES 2011, displaying more points of parity rather than disparity, making buying tablets an arduous task. Here is a comparison between Android 3.0, Android 2.2 and Windows 7 tablets.
Three arrested in insider trading probe granted bail
Three people who were arrested by the federal agents last month in an operation seen as part of a widening probe into insider trading were granted bail on Tuesday.
Lenovo sets expectations for tablet market
Lenovo Group Ltd, which is making a concerted push into tablets, said it expects the devices to see good growth but still eventually only make up a fraction of the broader personal computer market.
Dell Unveils Streak Tablet With T-Mobile
Dell’s new 7-inch tablet would have to show its worth among other 7-inch tablets that are already gaining a foothold in the tablet PC world. Dell Streak 7 has to face off with Samsung Galaxy Tab, BlackBerry Playbook, Archos 70, ViewSonic ViewPad 7 and OpenPeak’s Open Tablet 7.
Dell Rolls Out Streak 7 Android Tablet, Venue Phone
Dell, known for its laptop and desktops, has launched a new Android 2.2-based touchscreen tablet computer Streak 7, expanding its mobility portfolio. The computer giant also showcased a new smartphone, the Venue.
Nvidia's new mobile chips in Acer, Dell devices
Nvidia's new Tegra 2 mobile chips are in tablets and smartphones made by Motorola, LG, Dell, Acer, Asus and Toshiba Corp, a spokesman for the graphics processor designer said.
Dell to buy SecureWorks to beef up security
Dell Inc has agreed to buy SecureWorks, a closely held computer security company, to expand its technology services business.
Apple's Market Value, Shares Hit Life-Time High
New Year has started well for the iPhone maker Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), whose market capitalization has hit the $300-billion mark. Shares of Apple reached an all-time high of $330.26 during 2011's first regular trading session.
It's raining tablets at CES Las Vegas: What's your bet?
As the upcoming Consumer Electronic Show at Las Vegas gains traction, reports confirm that a slew of laptops will inundate the conference. Most of the launches were due at the end of 2010 but the delay can be attributed to the delay in the launch of Android version Honeycomb, which is touted to be more suited for tablets. While reports suggest that the iPad 2 will arrive in April, most of the companies will take the plunge at the CES to test the market before iPad comes withe serious competition...
Toshiba launches tablet to challenge iPad
Toshiba Corp is making its foray into the tablet war, offering a 10-inch device it says will be comparable in price to Apple's iPad.
Top Pre-Market NASDAQ Gainers and Losers
The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: IMAX, BSQUARE, Corinthian Colleges, and XOMA. The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Dell, YRC Worldwide, ARM Holdings, and DryShips.
Amazon.com, Netflix Lead In Holiday Satisfaction
According to a recent survey from Foresee Results, Amazon.com and Netflix gave its consumers the highest satisfaction this holiday season.
RIM Defends Playbook Battery
Research In Motion fired back after an analyst cited unnamed sources that said the battery life of its Playbook tablet was less than that of its competitors.
Sam Decker's New Start Up To Syndicate Twitter Content
A new start up company was launched last week to help entertainment, media, retail and manufacturing brands to find, filter, organize and display relevant social content to the right audience in real-time.
Top Tech M&A Deals of 2010 (ORCL, DELL, HPQ, INTC, SAP, GOOG, AAPL)
Big players of the U.S. technology sector, who are flush with cash and looking to expand their horizon, returned to the merger and acquisition space this year after recovering from the 2009 recession.