Don Reisinger

On July 1, Hewlett-Packard finally launched its long-awaited TouchPad tablet. The device, like the iPad 2, comes with a 9.7-inch display. However, it has HP’s own webOS operating system running on it, making it one of the unique options in a market dominated by Apple’s iOS platform and a glut of Android-based tablets. Aside from […]

Apple iPad 2 Although Apple has said the iPad 2 and its iPhone don’t necessarily compete with each other, that’s not really the case. Both devices are running the same software, and they both offer multitouch functionality. Considering the economy isn’t turning around and many people are on a budget, some folks might opt for […]

On June 28,Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer officially announced the availability of Office 365 after a long beta period. Now both small businesses and larger enterprises will be able to access the service after paying a per-user per-month fee. Those prices range from $6 per user per month to $27 per user per month, depending on […]

On June 27, Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore sent a note to investors, claiming Apple will be launching not one, buttwo iPhone 5 models in September. One version, he said, will be the logical follow-up to the iPhone 4, delivering a high-end experience to consumers and enterprise users. The other option, however, will be a […]

HP TouchPad The HP TouchPad is scheduled to hit store shelves on July 1. And when it does, it just might end up being a fine alternative to Apple’s iPad 2. The reason for that is its unique feature set, including the ability to tap an HP smartphone against it to transfer content. Combine that […]

When Apple didn’t announce the iPhone 5 at its Worldwide Developers Conference, some were surprised. The company has, in the past, used its keynote at the conference to discuss its future software ambitions in addition to a new iPhone. Since the iPhone 5 was a no show at this year’s WWDC, many have speculated on […]

Mozilla has launched Firefox 5, the first release in its new plan to launch new versions of its browser several weeks apart. Firefox 5 comes off the major success of Firefox 4 thatdelivered a host of important updates to the Firefox ecosystem and helped cement Mozilla’s browser as a go-to platform for many people around […]

In the mobile market, much of the focus is placed on Apple and Google, two companies that have proved over the last few years that with the right idea and powerful software, companies can enter a market with entrenched competitors and still reign supreme. Now, the iPhone and Android-based devices are capturing the attention (and […]

The U.S. Department of Justice recently approved Microsoft’s $8.5 billion bid for Skype, putting the software giant a big step closer to finally closing the deal for the VOIP provider. With this crucial regulatory approval, Skype is on track to become the Microsoft Skype Division and be led by its current CEO, Tony Bates. Now […]

Apple’s iCloud At the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 6, Apple CEO Steve Jobs showed off iCloud, a Web-based platform, allowing users to store content online, and sync all that to iOS-based products, Macs and PCs. Apple plans to launch the service in the fall, which will add even more impetus to the cloud craze. […]

Now that Chromebooks are available to consumers at Best Buy and Amazon, speculation abounds over how Google’s Chrome operating system will fare in the increasingly competitive desktop OS space. Some say that Chromebooks will catch on with customers, thanks to their small footprint and unique operating system. Others say that Chromebooks don’t have what it […]

After a long wait, consumers and enterprise users can now get their hands on Chromebooks. Those hoping to buy one canorder the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook on Amazon or at Best Buy for $499.99. The device comes with a 12.1-inch display, 8.5 hours of battery life, and the ability to connect to the Web via […]