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BBC News anchor mistakes pack of printer paper for iPad during live report

October 22, 2015

BBC News anchor mistakes pack of printer paper for iPad during live report

Seconds before delivering a live news report on Wednesday, BBC News anchor Simon McCoy accidentally picked up a ream of paper instead of his iPad.

iPad apps for dogs, cats and penguins take off

October 22, 2015

iPad apps for dogs, cats and penguins take off

With at least a dozen pet-specific apps available in the iTunes store, apps for pets are exploding, developers say -- noting that penguins, tigers and even frogs have played them as well.

Nexus 7 a bargain, even with higher price

October 22, 2015

Nexus 7 a bargain, even with higher price

The Nexus 7 is the clear leader in the low-price tablet space. At $229 for the base model, it's a bargain -- and 30 percent cheaper than Apple's $329 iPad Mini.

PCs of the future on display at Taiwan's Computex

October 22, 2015

PCs of the future on display at Taiwan's Computex

Taiwan's struggling PC makers are unveiling a new generation of ultra-thin laptops at the world's second-biggest computer show this week, even as they tap into the ever-expanding tablet market to help compensate for declining computer sales.

Tablets with Windows RT see slow sales, research firm IDC says

October 22, 2015

Tablets with Windows RT see slow sales, research firm IDC says

Microsoft is seeing slow sales of a version of Windows designed for thin and light tablets, even as the tablet market as a whole is growing, a research firm reported Wednesday.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z is world's thinnest, goes underwater

October 22, 2015

Sony Xperia Tablet Z is world's thinnest, goes underwater

Sony bills its new Xperia Tablet Z as the world's thinnest tablet.

Vizio launches first AMD-powered Windows 8 tablet with full HD screen

October 22, 2015

Vizio launches first AMD-powered Windows 8 tablet with full HD screen

Vizio's first Windows 8 tablet is also the first for consumers with an AMD processor under the hood, hoping to give ARM- and Intel-powered slates a run for their money.

Apple sends out invites for Oct. 23 iPad mini event

October 22, 2015

Apple sends out invites for Oct. 23 iPad mini event

After months of rumor, Apple on Tuesday sent out invitations for an Oct. 23 event at which the tech company is widely expected to unveil a smaller version of the iPad dubbed the ‘iPad Mini.'

Smaller iPad mini goes into production, sources say

October 22, 2015

Smaller iPad mini goes into production, sources say

Asian suppliers for Apple have started mass production of a new tablet computer smaller than the current iPad, executives at component makers said.

Barnes & Noble launches new Nook HD

October 22, 2015

Barnes & Noble launches new Nook HD

Barnes & Noble is rolling out two new versions of its Nook tablet with sleek new hardware and a sharper high-definition screen.