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Usman Khalid
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HP launches its first Windows 8 hybrid laptop, HP Envy x2 – Part 2

As for specifications, the Envy x2 runs on an Intel X86 processor, though details on what version are still unknown. A full-version Windows 8 is pre-installed with all its goodies. However, the demo piece had more free- and bloat-ware in it, which would eventually be shaved off at the launch. The device has a docking […]

Lenovo shows glimpse of its upcoming tablet hybrid IdeaPad Yoga

Lenovo tweeted last week on the upcoming new tablet/laptop hybrid called the IdeaPad Yoga and also said “It won’t be long now.” The device was first showed off at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in January but is still to hit the market because of the late Windows 8 release. The new hybrid tablet has […]

Samsung shows of its first Windows 8 hybrid tablet PCs, Series 5 and Series 7 Slates – Part 1

Samsung has hoarded the market with tablets and hybrids. The latest devices launched by the company are Series 5 and 7 Slates that predominantly hybrid computers. The company launched Ativ tablet at the IFA show in Berlin, Germany but that is not to be confused with the Slates that are hybrids not stand alone tablet […]

Samsung shows of its first Windows 8 hybrid tablet PCs, Series 5 and Series 7 Slates – Part 2

The same bundle of ports, USB, HDMI and connectivity options as Bluetooth, WiFi and Ethernet port with an adaptor are also available in the Series 7. With all this circuitry, the elder brother with more than Series 5 at 1.89 pounds when attached to the base. The depth is 0.5-inch. Due to the dual nature […]

Sony launches new Xperia Tablet S slated for release on September 7 – Part 1

Sony introduced its new Xperia Tablet S last week which is an upgraded version of the Tablet S released last year. Although the design has been changed, it still runs on Android, but now Ice Cream Sandwich. In the midst of launches of a number of Windows 8- or Windows RT-based tablets and hybrid computers, […]

Sony launches new Xperia Tablet S slated for release on September 7 – Part 2

The new device has a lot of new features and upgrades than a mere design and the company has been marketing the TV services on a larger scale than other features. The new device brings in the latest version of television and remote control app. There is an Infra Red blaster built-in to make use […]

Splunk beats analysts estimates, shares rise 15 percent in the post-announcement trade

Splunk shares were up 15 percent at midday Friday after the company announced its quarterly report. Though the company’s report showed a cent’s loss per share, it beat the estimates of the experts. Financial analysts had estimated a 4-cent loss per share minus items in a consensus conducted by Thomas Reuters. But the company showed […]

OmniVision shares rise as it beats the analysts estimated revenue target

OmniVision Technologies saw a rise in its shares on Friday as it announced the quarterly report to the public late Thurday. According to the report, the company beat analysts’ views on the revenues and boosted confidence among investors. In the first fiscal quarter ended July 31, the company reported revenues of $258.1 Million that were […]

Japanese judge orders Apple to pay for the patent lawsuit

Apple has not truly mirrored the San Jose-court performance in other parts of the world. A Japan court ruled that Samsung did not infringe on any of Apple patents and ordered Apple to pay the cost of the lawsuit. The US-based Apple and South Korea-based Samsung have been nipping at each other’s heels for some […]

Samsung releases Ativ S, the first Windows Phone 8 smartphone

Samsung revealed its new Windows Phone 8 smartphone, Ativ S, in Berlin at the IFA electronics show 2012. The Korean company took the lead in releasing the first WP8 phone to the public. It will run on the latest iteration of the Windows Phone and a dual-core processor. Even at first glance, the new Ativ […]

Sony releases Xperia T, a new version of Android smartphone line by the company – Part 1

Sony announced a new handset, Xperia T, along with a number of other devices including its smartphone siblings at the IFA show, staged in Berlin. Since the separation from Ericsson earlier this year, Sony has not been quite active in the smartphone market or cellular market for that matter. The release of Xperia V, T […]

Sony releases Xperia T, a new version of Android smartphone line by the company – Part 2

The rear-end has the most interesting component that will certainly make the handset a good sell. The 13-megapixel camera with 1080p video capturing capabilities will be the most attractive attribute of the phone once it hits the market. There is a 1.3-megapixel camera upfront that can also take HD video but in 720p resolution. This […]

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