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Nvidia exec says Tegra 4 will power Windows RT tablets

Nvidia's VP of computing products, Rene Haas, told investors on a quarterly call that next-generation Tegra 4 processors will power Windows RT devices.

Sun-powered BoostSolar charger juices up your phone while riding shotgun

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Hands on: Nook HD and HD+ are much improved thanks to Google Play

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Good deal: Nook HD and Nook HD+ down to $150 and $180 until May 12

Barnes & Noble drastically cut the price of the Nook HD and Nook HD+ for just one week ahead of Mother's Day, bringing both tablets down under $200.

Google Play Store coming to Nook HD and Nook HD+ today

Barnes & Noble's Nook HD and HD+ are getting a major upgrade: access to the official Google Play store and all the apps that come with it.
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Adobe shows off Lightroom-like photo editing on iPad 2, foreshadowing what’s to come

Could pro-level photo editing be coming soon to a tablet near you? Adobe gives a glimpse of a Lightroom-like prototype running on an iPad.

Rumor: Acer’s Iconia W3 is probably the first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet

Leaked images of Acer's 8-inch Iconia W3 show it running Windows 8.
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iPad Mini vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: Battle of the 8-inch tablets

Want to see how the best of the mid-sized tablets stack up against one another? Check out our spec comparison of the iPad Mini vs Galaxy Note 8.0 from Samsung.

Could Intel’s next-gen ‘Bay Trail’ Atom processor save new Windows 8 tablets?

At IDF 2013, Intel discussed the upcoming quad-core Atom chips that will be powering the next wave of Windows 8 tablets, which will arrive later this year.

Clear the coffee table: Apps take over the living room on TVs and tablets

Mobile devices are common when watching TV at home, and a series of studies show these viewers are more likely to be avid app users, own smart TVs, or both.
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Surface: Microsoft deals with Wi-Fi issues (again) with latest firmware update

Study shows decline in PC sales is here to stay, and it’s your phone’s fault

A new study released by research firm Gartner declares that the decline in sales of PCs has no end in sight.

Windows RT devices getting price cuts, but not Microsoft’s Surface RT

From knocking $50 off the Dell XPS 10 to $220 off the Asus VivoTab RT, Windows RT tablet manufacturers are starting to slash prices on RT devices.

Motive Television wants to put TV on your tablet, no Internet required

UK-based Motive Television aims to bring TV to your tablet not via the Internet, but through the same over-the-air broadcast signal that HDTVs use.
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Nexus 7 vs. Kobo Arc: Battle of the $200 7-inch Android Tablets

In the world of 7-inch tablets, the Nexus 7 is king. Can Kobo's new Arc tablet climb the mountain and topple the throne?

Are tablets screwing up our kids?

What effect are tablets having on the emotional development of children?

Microsoft granted 3 design patents for Surface keyboard

Microsoft has been granted three design patents that protect the look and layout of the connectors that help the Surface and keyboard "click" together.

Report says that tablets will outsell desktops this year

A new report from research company IDC predicts that tablets will finally outsell desktops this year.

Samsung adds AT&T LTE to ATIV Smart PC Pro, 1080p screen to Series 9 Premium Ultrabook

With new LTE capabilities and full HD displays, Samsung's Series 9 ultraportable and hybrid Smart PC Pro just earned an upgrade to business class.

Tablets for Thais: Govt to hand out 1.7 million devices to students and teachers in ‘one tablet per child’ initiative

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Why mobile devices spell certain death for the universal remote control

To this day, the universal remote continues to confound those who use it, but recent developments in mobile technology will put a stop to all that, and soon.
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Surface: Microsoft has reportedly sold 1.5 million tablets, with Pro version selling faster

Amazon cuts price on Kindle Fire HD 8.9 to celebrate launch in Europe and Japan

Starting today, Amazon has permanently dropped the price on the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet to $269 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version.

iPad vs. Surface Pro: We compare Microsoft and Apple’s latest tablets

Hands on: Asus’ Fonepad is an OK tablet, but an awful phone

We go hands on with the Asus Fonepad, a brand new 7-inch tablet that's actually a phone. Why would you want a 7-inch phone? We don't know.
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs iPad vs Nexus 10: Spec showdown

Want to know how the upcoming Sony Xperia Tablet Z stacks up against the top tablets todayt? We put it up against the iPad and Nexus 10 in a spec showdown.

The hottest tablets you can’t buy yet

We take a look at some of the hottest upcoming tablets, from Windows 8 designs to the new iPad Mini, and even a new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0.
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What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2013

Forecast shows average Americans will consume 13x more data by 2017

A new forecast by Cisco suggests that in the next 5 years, data usage to surge from about half a gigabyte to more than 6GB for the average American.

Acer plans budget quad-core Android tablet range to tackle Google and Amazon

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Facebook beats out Google Maps for the top app position of 2012

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Rumor: Samsung to unveil new 8-inch Galaxy Note tablet next month

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to exceed 6 inches and showcase new 8-core processor

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Best Kindle Fire apps