Tag: tablets
HP unveil SlateBook x2 Android and Split x2 Windows hybrid touchscreen laptops
HP have revealed two convertible touchscreen successors to their Envy x2 hybrid laptop/tablet mashup, one a standard Windows 8 machine, the other running Android. Looking first at the HP Split x2, pictured above, it's a Windows 8 touchscreen PC with…
Microsoft looking to buy Barnes & Noble Nook business
Microsoft may be looking to bolster their tablet business by buying out the Nook line of slates and eReaders, in an attempt to rival Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iBooks offerings. According to TechCrunch, Microsoft are looking to double down on…
Wingo eReader and tablet cases ease carpal tunnel pain with ergonomic design
Tablet and eReader cases are usually an aesthetic choice, or a purchase intended to extend the longevity of the product they protect. But what about a case that protects the user as well as the case? That's the idea behind…
Acer's Aspire R7 laptop/tablet hybrid insanely puts the trackpad behind the keyboard
Either Acer have struck gold with their freshly-revealed Aspire R7 laptop / tablet hybrid, or they've gone crazy. A drastic re-imagining of the laptop, it's an ultrabook/tablet hybrid that features an incredibly flexible screen and an unusual trackpad placement, putting…
Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets finally get Google Play Store access
Nook HD and Nook HD+ owners rejoice! You're finally getting access to the Google Play store. Arguably the last feature holding the slates back from being "proper" Android tablets, the duo will also get a smattering of other Google goodies,…
Google's Android takes tablet market share crown from Apple's iPad
Google's Android OS has claimed the biggest slice of the tablet market share for the first quarter of 2013. Analysts over at IDC have seen Android tablet sales account for 56.5% of all tablets sold in the first three months…
BlackBerry boss predicts death of the tablet by 2018, keeps schtum on the PlayBook
It seems as though the early success of the keyboard-packing Q10 handset has gone to the head of BlackBerry boss Thorsten Heins. The CEO of the struggling mobile phone company has predicted the death of the tablet, saying that the…
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 officially revealed, plays it safe with specs
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 has gone official, with the South Korean tech giant confirming the specs of their upcoming Android tablet. And rather than wowing with top-notch specs, it looks more like a safe approach to compete against cheap…
Windows 8 inspired a Windows tablet surge, says research firm
Though Microsoft remain tight-lipped over just how many Surface tablets they've managed to flog around the world, new research from analytics firm Strategy Analytics suggests that the company's Windows 8 software has at least inspired consumers to take a punt…
Xbox SmartGlass now available in the US to Kindle Fire tablets through Amazon Appstore
After a long old wait, Microsoft's Xbox SmartGlass application is now available to Amazon's range of Kindle Fire tablets. Working in tandem with an Xbox 360 console, Xbox SmartGlass offers a second-screen complimentary experience to the mega-popular gaming machine, including…
