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Something happened during the first quarter of this year that didn't get much attention: Google's hardware partners sold more Chromebooks than Apple sold Macs. The findings, which were limited to the U.S. market, were confirmed by research firm IDC to eWEEK and marked the first time Google's...
Microsoft's Surface Book could be getting an upgrade soon, according to news reports. In an effort to blunt Apple's appeal in the notebook market and attract customers seeking a convertible hybrid PC, Microsoft could launch a second-generation Surface Book as early as June. Other reports, however,...
Windows 10 is the most rapidly adopted operating system version ever, Microsoft announced on May 5. The company said that less than a year after Windows 10 launched, the operating system is running on 300 million devices. In comparison, it took Windows 7, another popular launch (and still the...
HP's newest generation of notebook and convertible portable computers, which are thinner and lighter than its previous models, have just been announced by the company, as well as a new all-in-one computer and a Pavilion desktop machine with a footprint 30 percent smaller than its earlier version....
HP's new x360 portables come in three screen sizes each, while its latest all-in-one desktop model gets a micro-edge display option.
After some trouble in bringing together the many facets of its hardware business, Google on April 28 hired former Motorola President Rick Osterloh to run a new hardware division. Osterloh has been hired to manage several product lines, including Google's Nexus brand smartphones and the Chromecast...
Acer recently unveiled a host of new and refreshed notebooks, two gaming machines, a larger Chromebook and a new Switch Alpha 12 notebook, which is an intriguing 2-in-1 convertible that features liquid-cooling and runs on the Windows 10 operating system. Joining the Switch Alpha 12 is the Aspire...
Over the past couple of years, Google has been focusing its Chrome OS sales pitch on the enterprise and education markets, arguing that its platform is a desirable option for companies that want to save some cash and keep customers working in the Google ecosystem. Seeing that Google has considerable...
The machines, as well as a new gaming desktop, a new gaming notebook and more, were unveiled at a global Acer event in New York City.
Apple generated nearly $76 billion in revenue in its first fiscal quarter ended that ended Dec. 26. About $59 billion of that came from iPhone and iPad sales, enabling Apple to generate billions in profits. But that doesn't mean that Apple is immune to mobile market trends and competitive forces....