The Surface won't just be on the Nvidia ARM processor, like the iPad. There will also be a Surface that runs on Intel-based processors, to run a full-blown version of Windows 8 Pro. read more..
How often have you gotten an email from a troubled prince, a long-lost relative or a distressed damsel, and instantly sent it to the trash? You know the type of message I'm talking about — a typo-filled pile of run-on sentences which offers you riches in exchange for your help. read more..
Ever wonder what it's like to have FBI agents knock on your door? Or to have them walk into your business unannounced and walk away with your computer? read more..
Between Home, Basic, Premium, Ultimate, and the rest, the number of Windows versions has become something of a running joke. But with Windows 8, Microsoft has drastically reduced the number users have to choose from to just three. read more..
A new Trojan known as "Sabpab" could hurt Mac users who run Java and Microsoft Word. Security researchers are warning users to make sure their computers have the latest software updates from both Apple and Microsoft, and to use anti-virus software. read more..
The folks at Consumer Reports sounded alarm bells when their tests suggested that the new iPad tends to run hotter than its predecessor, but — despite those initial concerns —those consumer watchdogs are recommending the third-generation Apple tablet. read more..
On March 30, St. Theresa’s College High School in Cebu City, Philippines will be holding its graduation ceremony. But a 16-year-old student won't be allowed to attend or walk across a stage with her classmates to receive her diploma — because she posted a bikini-clad photo of herself on Facebook. read more..
Many smartphones have impressive cameras, and Apple just made a big upgrade with the new iPad. All that raises a question: Do you still need a separate digital camera? For quick online snapshots, maybe not. Smartphones are convenient. You always have one with you. They make uploading pictures a snap, and apps like Instagram add beautiful effects. But there are four features that no smartphone — but most point-and-shoot cameras — can offer. read more..
Apple's new iPad throws off a lot more heat than the previous version, lending weight to complaints on Internet forums that the hot-selling tablet computer could get uncomfortably warm after heavy use, an influential consumer watchdog found after running tests. read more..
A "$35" computer launched last year in India as the world's cheapest tablet has run into problems and companies will be invited to bid again to make the device after complaints of poor performance and hiccups rolling out a pilot model. read more..
Worried that your Kindle e-reader will run out of juice before you manage to finish reading the latest bestseller? read more..
The first phone to run Android Ice Cream Sandwich is pretty impressive. But there’s a price to be paid for all that speed: Battery life. read more..
Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps — the services and tools built to run on smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network. read more..
Android developers have released a version of 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that can run on chips found in most personal computers, from netbooks and laptops to desktop towers. read more..
Tumblr recently announced that it's prohibiting blogs "that actively promote self-harm." This policy change was attempt to cut down on content which promotes or glorifies many forms of self-harm. Now the micro-blogging service's staff is clarifying the terms of that ban in an attempt to address user concerns. read more..
About a year ago a video showing a Russian woman swinging a baby over her head went viral. Her routine was part of something called "dynamic baby gymnastics" and it was real. Now the yoga guru has returned — to teach others about the art of tossing babies. read more..
One of the most wonderful things about the Internet is that it encourages people to behave in the most shocking and amazing of ways. A recent example of this phenomenon involves an engagement ring, a blog post and hundreds of ridiculous images. read more..
Six weeks before their wedding day, a woman and her fiancé found themselves facing a nightmare: The events company organizing their wedding suddenly closed down and their deposit of over $7,000 was lost. "Totally devastated," the couple turned to Twitter for help. read more..
I avoid talking to my gadgets, but something about the Wacom Intuos5 made me want to shower it with praise as soon as I removed it from its box. It was slender, felt reassuringly solid and it would accept input from a stylus as well as from my own fingers. Beauty and brains. read more..
Each fan who visits Miami's Sun Life Stadium has individual parking habits, bathroom break patterns, favorite concession stand foods and ideal seats from which to watch the big game or live concert event. Stadium managers hope to respond to the wants and needs of every visitor by teaming up with IBM to track the flow of humanity inside the 75,000-seat building. read more..
Ever wonder if the government is monitoring your Twitter or Facebook posts? If the answer's "yes," give yourself a pat on the back because you're right and not simply paranoid. There's even a list of keywords for which subcontractors hired by the DHS check social networks. read more..
