Don Reisinger

When Windows 8 launched on Oct. 26, the operating system was expected to dramatically change the state of the PC market. Prior to its launch, PC sales were slumping across the board, and most analysts said it was due mainly to customers holding on to their cash until Microsoft’s new operating system was made available. […]

That Research In Motion is facing some serious trouble is not news. For the last couple of years, the world has watched RIM’s market share evaporate and with it, the company’s stock price has plummeted. Meanwhile, RIM’s perceived value to customers has diminished as Apple and Samsung offer up products that, in one way or […]

Apple’s iMacs are finally launching at the end of November. The company confirmed that the 21.5-inch model will be available at the end of the month, and those who want the 27-inch version will be able to preorder the all-in-one PC Nov. 30. However, the 27-inch model will not hit store shelves until December. So […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Note II is officially a success. Samsung announced on Nov. 26 that sales of the device, which launched just two months ago, have hit 5 million units. To put that into perspective, Samsung noted that the first Galaxy Note took five months to reach that same milestone. It’s even more surprising, considering the […]

It’s Thin … Really, Really Thin It’s shocking just how thin the iMac is. According to Apple, at its edge, the device is just 5mm thin. But what does “edge” mean? Based on the images, it appears Apple is measuring the device’s bezel around the display. Behind that, it’s a bit thicker. Still, the iMac […]

Apple plans to build a new headquarters to replace its current building in Cupertino, Calif. That building, which Steve Jobs called a site that looks like a “spaceship has just landed,” was initially planned to be opened in 2015, but will actually not open its doors until 2016, due to some delays on Cupertino’s environmental […]

Apple’s Fourth-Generation iPad The fourth-generation iPad is arguably the most appealing tablet on the market. The device comes with a quad-core processor, the 9.7-inch Retina display, and access to the Web via WiFi and Long Term Evolution (LTE). And as the most popular tablet in the world, it’s a device just about everyone wants. Apple […]

Longtime Intel CEO Paul Otellini announced Nov. 19 that he is retiring, leaving a massive void at the top of the world’s largest processor maker. Of course, speculation abounds over why he’s retiring. Some say that Otellini has had enough and wants to enjoy his wealth. Others, however, claim that Otellini was pushed out by […]

Palm Remember when Palm was the talk of the mobile town? The company’s PDAs were hugely popular, and it was believed that they would carry Palm for the foreseeable future. But once the first smartphones hit the market, Palm quickly faded away, unable to survive as a maker of wireless phones or PDAs. Palm was […]

Nokia Nokia was once the world’s largest handset maker by a wide margin. Now, Samsung has taken over, and in the smartphone market, Nokia’s Lumia devices have been ignored. Nokia says that will change with Windows Phone 8. It’s early in the game, but so far, it hasn’t. At this point, it’s hard to see […]

The Pricing Is High Apple’s iPad Mini is expensive. In fact, it’s very expensive. The tablet starts out at $329 and quickly rises to $659 for the high-end model. That is a prohibitively high price for many customers—considering that Apple’s tablet is competing against devices that retail for around $199. The Nexus 7 Is a […]

Steven Sinofsky, Microsoft’s long-time Windows boss, has left the company for new opportunities. He announced his plans earlier this week in an email to employees, and was quickly followed by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who thanked him for his contributions to the company. Julie Larson-Green, who will head up Windows engineering, has replaced Sinofsky. Tami […]