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Windows 8 on Tablets: What We Know So Far
Wall Street Beat: Earnings, Spending Forecasts Highlight Tech Sector Strength
Fri, February 10, 2012 - Economic uncertainty still casts a shadow on IT spending, however
FAQ: Windows on ARM Explained
Fri, February 10, 2012 - In an 8,600-word epistle yesterday, Microsoft's top Windows executive pulled aside the curtain on the first version of the company's iconic OS that targets tablets.
Windows 8 on ARM, Dubbed WOA, to Include Office Apps for Tablets
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA by Microsoft, could offer a big "Whoa!" moment for workers wanting to run Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office apps on a touchscreen tablet.
Microsoft Details Windows 8 for ARM Devices
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Called WOA, this special version of the OS will come bundled with its own version of the Office suite
Report: Google Building Home Entertainment System
Thu, February 09, 2012 - The Wall Street Journal reports that the Internet giant seeks to get into the electronics business with its own brand
Cray Courts the Big-Data Market
Thu, February 09, 2012 - But do we still need supercomputers when we have Hadoop?
Activists Target Apple, Deliver Petitions to Seek Labor Reform
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Outraged by reports of harsh working conditions in overseas factories that produce iPhones, iPads and other popular Apple products, supporters of labor protections for supply chain partners deliver petitions to Apple stores around the world.
New York Attorney General Settles Case Against Intel
Thu, February 09, 2012 - The case, initiated in 2009, charged Intel with forcing PC makers into exclusive deals
Amazon Attacks Apple: You Get 3 Kindle Products for Price of IPad 2
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Amazon has released a new advertisement that takes a shot at the price of Apple's iPad, emphasizing the lower cost of the Kindle e-reader and Android-based Kindle Fire tablet computer.
March Debut of 'iPad 3' a Sure Bet, Says Analyst
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Apple will introduce a new iPad the first full week of March, and will start selling it the following week, according to reports and industry analyst expectations.
Coming Soon from BlackBerry: 5 Things to Look Forward To
Thu, February 09, 2012 - It's easy to dwell on BlackBerry-maker RIM's current troubles , but CIO.com's Al Sacco says there's reason to be optimistic, and it's not just about brand new handheld software and new devices. Here are five things to look forward to from BlackBerry in the coming months.
Windows 8: Assessing IT Risks of a Consumer-Driven Wave
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Microsoft is betting big on Windows 8. But will the immense promotional efforts the software giant is putting behind the latest Windows OS pay off? CIO.com's Rob Enderle handicaps the high-stakes game Redmond is playing.
Buyers Lining Up for Raspberry Pi's $25 PC
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Raspberry Pi Foundation's US$25 PC will become available by the end of this month, and buyers hope it could fill in as a low-power desktop, while being an alternative to the more expensive open-source hardware.
Incoming Sony CEO: Hot Gadgets Aren't Enough Anymore
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Sony CEO-to-be Kazuo Hirai says hardware is still important, but the company must focus on content, services


