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comScore: Smartphones and tablets changing the digital landscape

, Feb 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

ComScore has released is 2013 U.S Digital Future in Focus report, which looks at the digital landscape and how it is shifting, focusing on trends in online video, mobile, e-commerce, search, and social media. While the report has a lot of interesting things to say about how social activity, online video, and search are changing, one of the most interesting aspects are mobile devices, which are altering the way users interact with the digital world, creating a "multi-platform" landscape. Read The Full Story

Archos unveils new Platinum line of tablets with high-res display and quad-core CPU

, Feb 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

Archos may not be a main competitor in the tablet marketplace, but they're doing whatever they can to become more relevant. Case in point: the company just outed three new tablets, all of which come with Retina-quality, high-resolution IPS displays and quad-core processors. The tablets come in 8-inch, 9.7-inch, and 11.6-inch flavors. Read The Full Story

Barnes & Noble expecting huge loss in NOOK business

, Feb 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

Barnes & Noble will announce its Q3 2013 earnings next week, but things aren't looking good for the book-selling franchise. The company expects a higher loss from its NOOK business for fiscal year 2013 than originally expected in January. The company didn't reveal specific numbers, but their earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization showed a loss of $262 million for their fiscal year 2012, and they expect 2013 to be even worse. Read The Full Story

Google is expected to generate $5 billion in revenue from tablet ads in 2013

, Feb 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

It will be no surprise to anyone that Google generates a huge amount of income each year from its online advertising platform. What may come as a surprise is exactly how much money Google might earn during 2013 from advertising on tablets alone. According to a report issued by Marin Software, Google may earn as much as $5 billion in revenue from selling ads on tablets in 2013. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface Pro support ending July 2017

, Feb 12th 2013 Discuss [0]

Get ready to toss out your brand-new Surface Pro by mid-2017 because that's when Microsoft is cutting off support for the tablet. According to Microsoft's Product Lifecycle webpage, the Surface Pro will see its "mainstream support" ending on July 10, 2017 -- just four and a half years from now. Granted most people may move on by then, but what about those who want to keep the tablet longer? Read The Full Story

Bill Gates shows off his 80-inch Perceptive Pixel display

, Feb 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Bill Gates conducted a Reddit AmA today (Ask me Anything) to talk about developments with his charity, as well as answer question on his past as Microsoft CEO. Gates provided a ton of insight on his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the progress its making towards providing vaccines for various illnesses. However, when asked what devices he uses, he decided to snap a quick photo of his Perceptive Pixel 80-inch touchscreen, for which he actually used for his AmA. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface Pro ad will make you want to breakdance

, Feb 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's series of Surface advertisements have been interesting to say the least, and their latest one is no exception. It's the company's first Surface Pro advertisement to air on television, and while we get to see the tablet being thrown around in a room full of break dancers, we're not quite sure if Microsoft hit the mark on this one. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface Pro available now in the US and Canada

, Feb 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Right on schedule, Microsoft's Surface Pro is now available to purchase for prospective buyers in the US and Canada. The new tablet was going to be the main event at a special midnight launch event in New York City, but that ended up being cancelled due to the snowstorm. However, the Surface Pro still launched as planned, and consumers can now get their grubby hands on the Surface RT's successor. Read The Full Story

Microsoft’s Surface Pro launch event cancelled due to snowstorm “Nemo”

, Feb 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's launch event for the Surface Pro in New York City has been cancelled due to the impending snowstorm "Nemo" that is said to bring around a foot of snow to the city. Microsoft had plans to hold the event at Best Buy in the Union Square section of Manhattan. However, it looks like the tablet will release in stores without a reception. Read The Full Story

Microsoft hints at Surface Pro battery add-on

, Feb 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

The reviews are in for Microsoft's Surface Pro, and while it's been a mixed bag overall, we actually enjoyed our time with the tablet, but one area that many people weren't too pleased about was battery life. During our tests, we were getting around 4.5 to 5 hours, with 6 hours during some occasions. However, it looks like Microsoft may have a solution. Read The Full Story

Wikipad lives: 7-inch gaming tablet arriving this spring for $249

, Feb 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Back in October, the Wikipad was hit with a delay on the day that it was supposed to be released. Since then, we haven't heard much about it, and the company was even a no-show at CES, despite have booth space during ShowStoppers. However, the tablet is officially back in a 7-inch form factor, which will be releasing sometime this spring for $249. Read The Full Story

Belkin introduces FastFit keyboard case for iPad mini, will cost you $79

, Feb 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

The iPad mini keyboard cases are rolling in. We already saw Logitech's offering yesterday, and now Belkin is trying one-up them by releasing their own variant. The company says their new FastFit keyboard case for the iPad mini is the “lightest and thinnest” product of its kind, and it sure looks that way. Read The Full Story
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