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RIM to Launch 4G LTE PlayBook Aug. 9 – Could This Turn Things Around?
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) announced on Thursday, Aug. 2, that it is finally launching a new PlayBook tablet, this time with built-in support for cellular networks - a vital feature its poor selling initial models lacked.
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RIM to Launch New Playbook Line Next Week
Canada's Research In Motion has chosen its home country to launch a PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular networks, a crucial feature missing from its poor-selling initial models.
Apple Seeks Severe Punishment for Samsung Lawyer's Actions
Apple Inc asked a U.S. judge on Thursday to punish Samsung Electronics Co Ltd for a Samsung attorney's conduct by ordering that the South Korean company has infringed Apple's phone design patents, according to a court filing.
Lenovo to Launch Tablet Trio in September – What We Know So Far
While upcoming product launches are usually preceded by all sorts of leaks, rumors, and speculations galore, Lenovo took a head start and decided to make three of its upcoming gadgets official, way ahead of their public unveiling.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies Mode Arriving on Android Soon, Probably
The Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops, a wave-based survival mode, is so popular that it could probably sustain itself as a separate game. Treyarch, the developer, has since released an article confirming the release of Zombies for Android.
Microsoft Ditches Hotmail, Launches Outlook.com: Goodbye Gmail?
Hotmail, it seems, has dropped a few notches on the sizzle factor - it's not hot anymore - or so believes Microsoft. The largest software company in the world, on July 30, launched its online e-mail service - Outlook - a revamped, Facebook-friendly, renamed version of its Hotmail service. It's sayonara Hotmail and hello Outlook! Should Gmail be worried?
Lenovo Executive Dismisses Nokia Bid Talks as 'Joke'
A senior executive at Chinese personal computer maker Lenovo dismissed market speculation that the company was interested in buying struggling Finnish cellphone maker Nokia as a "joke."
Amazon Launches Instant Video App for Apple's iPad
Amazon.com Inc launched a video application for Apple Inc's iPad on Wednesday, the latest effort by the world's largest retailer to get its digital content on as many gadgets as possible.
Lenovo ThinkPad X131e for Students – Powerful, Rugged New Laptop for Intensive Use
Lenovo is coming up with a brand new laptop model this week, specifically designed for the student community. The ThinkPad X131e will pack all the relevant technologies to enhance modern classroom experience. It will also sport a rugged design to withstand the rigors of everyday use and transportation.
Total Recall for iOS Just Isn't Very Good, But Here are the Details
Total Recall, the movie rebooting the film of the same name and originally starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has a movie tie-in game for iOS. Despite not being very good or in demand by gaming aficionados, the "game" has been previewed.
Nexus 7 Shipping Date: 16GB Model Back in Stock
After two weeks of disappearing from shelves since its launch day, the 16GB version of the Nexus 7 tablet is finally back in stock at Google Play Store.
Microsoft Surface Release Date: Windows 8 Oct. 26 Launch – What to Expect
Microsoft Surface tablets will go on sale Oct. 26, the same day Windows 8 goes live, the company disclosed in a 10-K report filed a few days ago with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While this is not exactly a ground-breaking revelation, it is the official confirmation we’ve all been waiting for.
Lookout Develops Software For Uninstalling 'Spammy' Apps: How to Avoid Malware
Recently, malicious apps entered Google Play, the Android app store, as the open source nature of the store continues to bring about positive and negative consequences. While not a new problem, apps with malicious software for stealing information - or intrusive in-app advertisements - can now be identified. Help is at hand with Lookout developing software for uninstalling "spammy" apps.
