Gadgets & Gizmos
Lenovo executives hold the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops in Beijing Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. The Chinese computer maker unveiled the lighter, quicker ThinkPad notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smart phones. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

Lenovo Unveils Lighter, Quicker ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptop

China’s Lenovo unveiled the lighter, quicker ThinkPad notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smart phones.

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Windows 8: Fluidity & An Uncompromising User Experience

Microsoft is pulling out all the stops with Windows 8. For the tech giant, it’s not just another operating system, it’s a complete shift in direction.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Loses Local Search Function Amid Patent Row

Samsung has disabled local search in an update to the international version of its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, following a patent dispute with Apple.

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Microsoft Office 2013 Installed Previewed, Loved

Beyond the obvious Metro-fied UI which left me slightly petrified for like a few minutes, Microsoft Office 2013 grows on you.

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Triple SIM Support for the iPhone with Pocketmate

China’s Pocketmate offers multi-SIM support for the iPhone through a Bluetooth-connected device.

Apple and Olympus eyeing Google Glass market

Apple and Olympus Eyeing Google Glass Market

Google might be looking at early competition for Glass from Olympus’ MEG4.0. Meanwhile, Apple gets its patent approved for a head-mounted display (HMD) device.

Google's Cheryl Pon shows off the new Google Nexus 7 tablet at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. The Nexus 7 will ship in mid-July starting at $199 — the same price as the Kindle Fire. By contrast, iPads start at $499. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Google Nexus 7 Launched as Entry-Level Android Tablet

Google’s seven-inch Nexus 7 Android tablet targets the entry-level market, and will compete directly against the Amazon Kindle Fire and other sub-$200 devices.

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Android Jelly Bean Unveiled at Google I/O 2012

Google shows off Android Jelly Bean at the Google I/O 2012. The latest version promises faster response time, better performance and more intuitive UI.

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Symantec Beefs Up PSB Academy’s IT Environment

Singapore’s PSB Academy engages Symantec’s cloud-based IT security system against spam and malware, with added system backup measures.

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Xiaomi to Boost Production, Generate Cash From App After New Financing Round

With a fresh round of financing, Xiaomi is now valued at $4 billion, and the company has promised to increase production to meet market demand.

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