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Microsoft Reports Losses While Looking Set For Rapid Growth
The accounting loss Microsoft chalked up in the fourth quarter doesn’t reflect the software giant’s true financial strength, says Wane Rash
Windows 8 Launch Set For 26 October
The official delivery date for Windows 8 is 26 October, meaning the software will be available for the Christmas shopping season
Intel Lowers Expectations For 2012
Intel has cited weak PC demand in lowering its outlook for the second half of 2012, in spite of strength in second-quarter data centre and enterprise sales
Microsoft Windows Browser Choice Under EU Investigation
Microsoft faces an epic fine if it is found to have lied about compliance
Lenovo PC Sales Set To Overtake HP’s This Year
Chinese manufacturer could overtake HP, despite slowing sales of PCs
Google Chromebook, Chromebox Review
We check out Google's Chromebox desktop system, as well as a new Chromebook, both made by Samsung
Micron To Acquire Elpida Memory For $750m
The deal will double Micron's DRAM chip production capacity, while adding Elpida's smartphone and tablet chips to its portfolio
Microsoft OEM Exec Steps Down
Following the announcement of Microsoft's controversial Surface tablet plans, Steven Guggenheimer will step down as the vice president of Microsoft's OEM group
Microsoft Takes Wraps Off ‘Surface’ Tablet
Microsoft has given its first look at Surface, a competitor to iOS and Android tablets that is being billed as a complete workstation
IDC: Apple iPad To Increase Lead Over Rivals
The iPad 3's new features and lower prices on the iPad 2 will help Apple gain further tablet share over Android, according to IDC analysts
Reports: 13-Inch MacBook Pros To Get Retina Display
Reports from two analysts have predicted Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro will sport a Retina display by the end of this year
Apple Adds Retina Display To Next-Generation MacBook
Apple has introduced iPad-like laptops with the latest Intel and Nvidia chips, including an ultra-thin MacBook
Microsoft Kicks HTC Out Of Windows 8 Launch
Microsoft has declined to allow HTC to make one of the first Windows 8 tablets due to the Taiwanese company's slipping sales
Computex 2012: Acer Rolls Out Windows 8 Devices
Taiwanese PC vendor bets on Microsoft with a host of fresh clients
Asus Shows ‘World’s Biggest Tablet’
At Computex Asus has previewed transformable devices including a Windows 8 laptop/tablet and a desktop with an 18.4-inch detachable touchscreen
GlobalMeet Gets iPad, Desktop Conferencing Features
PGi's software includes an iPad application that allows users to drag and drop files into a meeting from the desktop
World’s First IT Lesson With Raspberry Pi: Pictures
The first lesson using Raspberry Pi machines is taught, but will it produce more IT workers?
Asus Teases ‘Transformer’ Ahead Of Computex
A teaser video released by Asus suggests the company will be releasing cloud-related Transformer offerings at Computex 2012 in June
Government Scheme Offers PC With Broadband For £159
Get Online @ Home, now with free Internet
Microsoft Expects To Ship 350m Windows 7 Devices This Year
The momentum behind Windows 7 appears to be growing, with Microsoft saying it will ship 350 million devices running the OS in 2012 alone
AMD Ships Trinity-Based Embedded Chips
AMD's Embedded R-Series accelerated processing units use the Trinity chipset introduced earlier this month
Half Of PC Users Are Pirates, Says Study
One in four UK computer users have installed unlicensed software, says BSA
AMD Launches “Trinity” Chipset, Challenges Intel
AMD's new processors include a GPU, making them hot hits for gaming, but also for ultrabooks and for Windows 8
HP, IBM, Dell Ship Ivy Bridge Servers
Intel's Ivy Bridge-powered Xeon processors also power servers and workstations from Lenovo, SGI, Appro and others
MacBook Pro Update To Feature Retina Display, Ivy Bridge
According to leaked material, the upcoming ultrathin, 15-inch MacBook Pro notebook will feature an ultra-slim design and USB 3.0
Report Predicts October Release For ‘iPad Mini’
A blog has placed the release date for the iPad Mini in October, but some industry observers believe a 7-inch tablet would not be Apple's style
Apple May Drop 17-Inch MacBook Pro Model
Apple may be preparing to drop the largest and most expensive model from its MacBook Pro range, due to slow sales
ZX Spectrum Celebrates 30th Birthday
1982 saw the birth of the device that kick-started the home computing revolution in UK
HP Z1 Workstation: Review
HP Z1 all-in-one raises workstation bar with feature-packed model