DT Daily: Microsoft plans budget Surface tablet to compete with iPad
Don't call it a scaled down, bargain Surface Pro tablet. Apple’s iconic iPad will soon have some new competition. in the form of an upcoming 10 inch Surface tablet, priced to compete with the $329 iPad.
Is Microsoft planning a $400 Surface tablet?
Microsoft may be set to re-introduce its entry-level Surface tablet range with a price tag starting at $400. Although far from officially announced, the rumored hardware would sport Intel processors, 10-inch displays, and up to 128GB of storage -- and far shorter battery life than existing Surface Pros.
Latest IDC report shows decrease in global tablet shipments in 2018
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), numbers for global tablet shipments have decreased. The shipments reached 31.7 million whereas 35.8 million units were shipped during the same quarter last year. Data also shows the Microsoft Surface and iPad Pro experienced over 2.9 percent growth.
Google’s new ‘tablet mode’ further blurs the line between Chrome OS and Android
It’s still too early to tell if Chrome OS will replace Android on tablets, but with a new tablet mode, Chrome OS tablets will gain more touchscreen support. As Google focuses on touch, Chrome OS may not be as reliant on the keyboard and mouse for input in the future.
The very first Chrome OS tablet makes its debut as the Acer Chromebook Tab 10
Acer formally introduced the Chromebook Tab 10, the very first Chrome OS tablet designed for students. It supports Google Play, too.
Raspad is a portable Raspberry Pi tablet for bringing creative projects to life
RasPad is a Raspberry Pi tablet that lets you start easily programming your creative projects from anywhere.
Here’s what Android apps look like in Chrome OS split-screen view
Android apps on Chrome OS will soon be getting the ability to run in split-screen mode on the platform, bringing much-needed multitasking functionality.
Want your pet to age gracefully? Study finds tablet games can help
Researchers from the Clever Dog Lab at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have devised a high-tech way to keep dogs engaged into old age.
7 Exotic technologies that were once science fiction, but now exist in reality
It’s no big surprise that engineers and scientists working in cutting edge tech are often inspired by science fiction. Here are seven examples of sci-fi gadgets engineers helped bring to life.
Apple leads tablet market as detachable devices continue their rise
Apple continues its dominance of the tablet market, while Amazon sees a large boost in sales over 2017. Meanwhile, detachable tablets are increasingly finding themselves as a key part of tablet sales.
Acer is tight-lipped about its Chrome OS tablet pictured at Bett 2018 Show
An image posted to Twitter revealing a Chome OS tablet manufactured by Acer is no longer online. The device was spotted during the Bett 2018 Show education-focused convention, and not officially announced by Acer. It may be the rumored "Scarlet" Chrome OS tablet appearing in rumors over hte last year.
Google retires Pixel C tablet, wants you to buy the Pixelbook instead
Google has stopped selling the Pixel C tablet, quietly removing it from its online store. Instead, it wants you to buy the Pixelbook.
First flash sale for crowdsourced Eve V Windows 10 tablet sells out in 3 hours
The Eve V crowdsourced tablet went on sale December 4. The flash sale lasted a mere three hours. The next sale is on December 5.
How do you get kids into coding? Tynker and Parrot let them use it to fly drones
Educational software maker Tynker has partnered with drone maker Parrot to teach kids coding skills using drones and simple software.
Digitize your physical drawings in real time with the Slate 2+ from Iskn
French startup Iskn has announced the Slate 2+ at IFA 2017, a device that can digitize physical drawings in real time.
Sources say Facebook is developing an AI-powered tablet for video calls
Facebook is reportedly working on an AI-powered tablet that'll make people "feel like they’re in the same room" during a conversation.
You’re not hallucinating. That dolphin really is using a huge underwater tablet
Researchers have developed a giant underwater tablet for dolphins, with the goal of using it to find out more about their behavior.
ReMarkable mimics the feel of paper, and it’s good enough to fool you
The ReMarkable, an E Ink tablet equipped with an impressively responsive stylus, is launching later this year.
Surface Pro 4 takes on brand-new Surface Pro: Let’s see who comes out on top
The new Surface Pro is finally here! Was it worth the wait, or is it just another minor hardware refresh? Spoiler alert: It might be both.
Sony’s massive new E Ink tablet aims to save the planet at your wallet’s expense
Sony's new E Ink tablet is called the DPT-RP1, and while it promises tons of high-tech features, it comes with a high price tag, too.
Huawei takes the fight to Amazon with a brand-new 7-inch budget tablet
Huawei's latest budget tablet offers modest performance for well under $100, making it a worthy adversary for Amazon's Fire 7.
T-Mobile is doing away with its Free Data for Life program for tablets
All good things must come to an end, and in the case of T-Mobile, that good thing is its "Free Data for Life" program
Fewer people are buying tablets, and it’s become a long-standing trend
The tablet market is continuing to shrink, posting an 8.5 percent decline over the same time last year.
Lenovo Moto Tablet 2017 | News and rumors
Motorola may be gearing up to release a new tablet with innovative multitasking features. Here's everything you need to know.
Samsung Chromebook Pro vs. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA: Which 2-in-1 is superior?
Samsung and Asus boast two of the best 2-in-1 laptops on the market. Find out whether the Chromebook Pro or the Flip C302CA comes out on top.
Protect your tablet with Logitech’s new Universal Folio case, keyboard
Logitech introduces new Universal Folio, a keyboard case that fits any nine- or 10-inch tablet and works with iOS, Android, and Windows.
Acer Aspire Switch 3 Pro leaks confirm low-cost specifications
Acer may introduce a new convertible tablet at its upcoming annual show, an entry level optional called the Switch 3 Pro.
The Eve V, a crowdsourced Windows 10 tablet, is finally entering production
Eve Technology says the Eve V crowdsourced Windows 10 tablet has entered production and will ship in May 2017.
Microsoft Surface the most popular tablet, says J.D. Power
Tablets aren't the most popular of mobile devices on the market, but it looks like customers are most partial to those made by Microsoft.
Emirates promises VIP service for some fliers’ larger gadgets
Emirates has launched a VIP service for gadgets that passengers have to check in following the recent ban imposed by the U.S. government.
Google releases Chrome OS 57 to stable channel, adds features for tablet mode
Google releases Chrome 57 to stable channels, adding in a couple of tablet-friendly features to go with the usual bug fixes.
Asus Transformer Pro T304 is a Surface Pro 4 look-alike that can be ordered today
The Asus Transformer Pro T304 is a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 lookalike with premium pricing, and you can order it today.
All hail ‘iPad,’ Apple’s most affordable full-size tablet yet
A new iPad is joining the fray: A 9.7-inch replacement for the outgoing iPad Air 2.
Security fears prompt laptop and tablet ban from some U.S.-bound flights
United States security officials have reportedly banned particular tech gadgets from being carried on to some U.S.-bound flights.