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Dell Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop Launches this Fall: Project Sputnik FTW
Dell announced on Wednesday, July 18, that it is officially back into the Linux laptop market. Project Sputnik, which was first announced back in May, will now move out of Dell’s internal incubator program and graduate into a real product. Starting this fall, Dell will be selling a special "developer edition" of its XPS13 Ultrabook, said project leader Barton George.
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iPhone 5 Cases Spotted: Expect Longer, Thinner iPhone with New Dock Connector
iPhone 5's tryst with the grapevine continues. Close on the heels of the recent photo leaks and the in-cell technology rumor is yet another one - iPhone 5 cases have been spotted online and the specs are in keeping with the leaks, showcasing a longer, thinner version of the smartphone with a new dock connector in tow.
Google Nexus 7 Shipping Schedule: When to Expect Your Google Tablet
Some customers who have pre-ordered Google's new Nexus 7 tablet have started getting anxious and complaining that Google has failed to notify them about expected shipping times. The Asus-built Google tablet kicked off to a very impressive start, but face difficulties in meeting the high demand. In response to such restlessness and complaints, Google has now updated its support page to let customers know when they can expect to get their tablet.
Dark Knight Rises: Top Gadgets and Characters to Watch Out For
The caped crusader is on the prowl for a final time as Christopher Nolan's concluding film in the Batman trilogy - The Dark Knight Rises - gets ready to hit the theaters. As the plot thickens, The Dark Knight Rises looks to pack a mean punch with several new gadgets and characters to watch out for.
Dell CEO Upbeat on China Despite Slowdown
Dell Inc Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell said he remains upbeat about emerging markets such as China, its largest market outside the United States, despite "challenges" and a business slowdown.
Judge Rejects Secrecy Bids in Apple vs. Samsung Battle
A U.S. judge rejected several requests by Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd to keep portions of key documents out of public view in their high-stakes patent litigation battle set for trial later this month.
Amazon Germany Lists 5 Windows Surface Tablets: One Surprise Model
Amazon Germany already lists five models of Microsoft’s recently announced Surface tablet PC, its first foray into the competitive tablet market. The five models listed include a smaller 32GB version that had not been announced. Amazon lists no price or release dates on the Surface product pages. Instead, users are simply directed to sign up via email in order to be notified when they become available.
Samsung Galaxy Note on T-Mobile Now Official – Sorry, No Upgraded Processor
T-Mobile has just confirmed on Tuesday, July 17, that the 5.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone/tablet will be joining its network in the coming weeks. The carrier confirmed this with a post on Twitter at first, followed by a full statement and press release. There are not many details to go on, but those hoping for an upgraded processor can rule that out now.
iPad Mini Report: Aggressive Pricing is the Way to Go
Between Google's Nexus 7 tablet which started shipping Friday, July 13, Microsoft's recently announced Surface tablet, Amazon is reportedly working on a Kindle Fire 2, and Apple, according to rumors, is cooking up an iPad Mini. The tablet market, if these indications are anything to go by, will never be the same again.
App Store Hacked: Thousands of Premium Apps Now Freely Available
A service launched last week by Russian hacker Alexey Borodin allows iOS device users to bypass the actual purchasing part of purchasing apps, allowing them to effectively obtain just about any paid app for free, though some apps do not properly register as being purchased.
10-inch Kindle Fire and 7-inch iPad Mini in Works, Says NY Times
Rumors of Apple working on a smaller iPad, dubbed the iPad Mini, and Amazon on a larger 10-inch Kindle Fire are on a spree. The recent report from The New York Times joins the rumor bandwagon, along with reports from Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal, and confirms that Apple is working on a smaller iPad that has a less than 8-inch display.
iPad Mini Release in Fall May Ensure Nexus 7 Success is Short-lived
With a bevy of devices up its sleeve, Apple is ensuring that it stays miles ahead from even the faintest flicker of competition. The anticipated offering from the Apple stable – the iPad Mini, slated for a fall release, is gearing up to thwart rivals and cutting short Google's Nexus 7’s success story.
The Brave New World of Tomorrow's Tablets
Tablets with paper-thin screens that can be folded and tucked into your back pocket, artificial intelligence and augmented reality -- the stuff of science fiction may be coming to a store near you.
