Apple's iPad tablet PC underwent a virtual teardown by research firm iSuppli, which surmises that the device will offer a sizable profit for the tech company
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MWC: Microsoft’s Slice of Mobile OS Sector Shrinks
New figures have shown that Microsoft's share of the mobile operating system market in the US has fallen by nearly 20 percent
MWC: Opera To Preview Mini Browser for Apple iPhone
Opera is to offer delegates at the upcoming Mobile World Congress a sneak preview of the Opera Mini browser for the iPhone
Apple Releases Aperture 3 Photo Editing Software
Apple announced the release of Aperture 3, the latest version of its photograph-editing software
Microsoft Claims Google Buzz Does Nothing New
Microsoft's official reaction to the launch of Google Buzz? Been there, done that
Apple May Drop iPad Pricing, Suggests Analyst
An analyst has suggested that Apple executives could be "nimble" on pricing for the iPad tablet PC if it fails to achieve sufficient marketplace traction
Government Tells Kids To ‘Zip It, Block It, Flag It’
The UK government has launched an Internet safety campaign, supported by Microsoft's IE8 "panic button" add-on, on Safer Internet Day
Microsoft And British Library Develop Open Source Research Tool
Updated: The British Library's new collaboration tool is based on Microsoft's Codeplex technology, but free software campaigners question the openness of the project
Consumers Unsure About Value Of Apple iPad
The Apple iPad is less coveted by consumers, now that they know what it is, says retailer Retrevo
Microsoft Denies Windows 7 Battery Problems Due To OS
Microsoft has been exploring complaints of poor battery life for some laptops running Windows 7, and claims that in every case the operating system is not at fault
Nokia Investor Hits Phone Maker With Class Action Suit
Nokia has been slapped with a fresh lawsuit, although this time the class action complaint was filed by an investor and not a business rival
Apple Awarded Top Marks For Tech Support
Apple has once again beating the likes of HP and Dell in the customer satisfaction stakes, after it topped a technical support survey
British iTablet Device To Rival Apple’s iPad
UK-based firm X2 Computing has unveiled its iTablet device, designed to compete directly with Apple's much-heralded iPad tablet
Apple Blocks iPhone Ad GPS Development
Apple announced that it would prevent third-party iPhone developers using its Core Location framework from designing apps that deliver targeted ads to iPhone users
Lenovo Looks At Mobile Push After PC Shipment Rise
On the back of a healthy set of financial results, Lenovo said it is looking to expand in the mobile device and smartphone market
Review: HP Adds EliteBook 8440w To Workstation Lineup
HP EliteBook 8440w enters the bantam-weight mobile workstation fray loaded with management extras, but an unremarkable 14" display
Amazon Reacts To iPad Challenge With Touchco Acquisition
Amazon has reacted to the arrival of the Apple iPad, and has reportedly made an acquisition of a multitouch technology provider for its line of Kindle e-readers
No IE Fix In Massive Microsoft Security Update
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update for February will fix several long-running problems in Windows but won't address the IE flaw revealed this week
Microsoft Investigates Windows 7 Battery Claims
Microsoft is investigating reports that some users who upgraded their laptops to run Windows 7, are now allegedly experiencing poor battery life
Microsoft Offers Up Office 2010 For Testing
Microsoft will offer the Release Candidate of Office 2010 to testers enrolled in its Technology Adoption Program ahead of the productivity suite's general release in June
Samsung Cuts DRAM Power With 30nm Tech
Samsung says its 30-nanometer-class, 2GB DRAM is greener, but memory only uses a small percentage of the power consumed by a laptop
Microsoft Admits New IE Vulnerability Could Open Files
Microsoft has published an advisory of a new vulnerability which could allow hackers to open files on PCs running Windows XP and IE
Sony Launches Affordable Vaio E Series Notebooks
Sony has launched a new line of affordable and colourful notebooks that includes some cutting edge options such as 15.5-inch HD displays
Today’s Top Products Are Tomorrow’s Tech Dinosaurs
Last decade, known by many as the Naughties, set the stage for a number of key tech development trends, but today's top products might end up on tomorrow's scrap heap, says Andrew Garcia
Review: The Dell M6500 Handles Intensive Workloads
The Dell M6500 leverages the Nehalem, NVIDIA processors within a luggable chassis – just don't expect to take to the skies without business-class seating
Windows 7 Grows Market Share As XP Declines
More evidence has emerged that Windows 7 is enjoying a growing market share, while the nearly decade-old warhorse Windows XP sees a steady decline
Apple iPads Will Include A Camera
Future versions of Apple's iPad tablet will include a camera, according to evidence - but it looks like the first devices will be shipped with no camera
Apple Posts Another Update For Flickering iMacs
In an effort to finally resolve the flickering 27-inch iMacs, Apple has posted another firmware for the displays
Manchester Police Nabbed By Conficker Worm
Greater Manchester Police has quarantined its network after discovering it had been infected by the notorious Conficker worm
Tech Spending On The Rise, Reports NPD
More evidence has emerged of a recovery in tech spending after NPD reported increased volume sales of desktops, servers and printers during December