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Acer execs approve of Windows Blue, Microsoft’s learning how ‘people living on earth think’

In an interview with the WSJ, Acer hints that the upcoming update to Windows 8 will make it easier to navigate the OS for users with older, non-touch PCs.

Next stop on the Google Fiber train is Grandview, Missouri

Google just announced the next city to get the fastest Internet speeds in the U.S. Google's gigabit Internet Fiber service is coming to Grandview, Missouri.

Six months later: Microsoft sells 100 million Windows 8 licenses, keeps pace with Windows 7

It's been six months since launch. The number of Windows 8 licenses sold is already on par with Windows 7, and the Windows Store is now 67,000 apps strong.
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Microsoft talks Windows Blue: expect preview by June, pricing still to come [Update]

Microsoft's Tami Reller reveals the upcoming update to Windows 8 won't be free, will be geared for both Windows 8 and RT, and optimized for mini slates.

Asus CEO believes 7-inch tablets will be the special sauce Windows 8 needs

Asus CEO Jerry Shen reveals in an earnings call this morning that sub-$300, 7-inch Windows 8 slates are coming later this year, but is still lukewarm on RT.

New Chromebooks from Asus and Acer reportedly coming later this year

Both Acer and Asus are rumored to be prepping new Chromebooks for the second half of 2013, just as Intel is getting ready to announce $200 Android laptops.
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Lenovo’s ThinkPad S431 boasts a 14-inch display in a 13-inch body, starts at $700

Lenovo adds three Ivy Bridge-powered laptops and OneLink dock to its spring lineup: the 14-inch ThinkPad S431, 14-inch ThinkPad E431 and the 15.6-inch E531.

Dell brings XPS 10 Windows RT tablet with LTE to AT&T, starts at $600

Dell adds a 4G LTE chip and GPS to its 64GB, XPS 10 tablet-laptop hybrid. Running Windows RT, the tablet is $600, but runs at $750 with the keyboard dock.

Intel’s Haswell ‘North Cape’ prototype can switch screen size in tablet mode

North Cape, Intel's Haswell-running tablet-laptop hybrid prototype, has a particularly interesting feature that automatically resizes its 13.3-inch display.

$200 Android laptops with ‘Bay Trail’ Atom chip coming our way, says Intel exec

Intel's chief product officer tells CNET that the $200 Atom-powered laptops will run Android, while the Windows-based devices will have a higher price tag.
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Plair streams video from your laptop and smartphone to your HDTV for $100

Plair takes on Apple AirPlay and the Roku Streaming Stick by beaming any Web content on your laptop and mobile devices (iOS and Android) to your HDTV.

Intel’s ‘Haswell’ chip retail prices revealed along with potential June 2 launch date

A Chinese portal posted an unconfirmed list of prices for the next-gen Haswell chip from Intel, hinting that the new CPU could be made official on June 2.

FreedomPop’s $40 Overdrive Pro hotspot works on Sprint’s 3G network

FreedomPop expands its network with its latest mobile hotspot, the $40 Overdrive Pro, which works on Sprint/Clearwire's nationwide 3G and 4G WiMax networks.

$45 BeagleBone Black is a more powerful Raspberry Pi alternative

BeagleBone Black is a $45 single-board, mini-computer that packs a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 2GB on-board storage with a micro-SD Card slot for DIYers.

Acer’s new laptop doubles as the Enterprise in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ teaser

A yet-to-be-announced Acer Windows 8 laptop stars as the USS Enterprise in a 30-second teaser for the upcoming 'Star Trek Into Darkness' from J. J. Abrams.
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Meet the world’s thinnest and lightest laptop: Taiwan’s Inhon Blade 13 Carbon

Taiwanese laptop maker Inhon recently unveiled two Windows 8 laptops: The all-metal, 10.7mm-thin and 1.9-pound Blade 13 Carbon, and all-fiberglass Blade 13.

Microsoft: Almost 25 percent of computers are still unprotected from viruses and malware

Shield your computer from malware that attack your computer through fake software, websites and email attachments by keep your antivirus software up-to-date

Space Monkey rethinks the datacenter, makes personal cloud storage affordable

After just one day on Kickstarter, Space Monkey has already met its funding goal of $100,000 and is on its way to making distributed cloud storage a reality
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Microsoft just made two-step account login official

Two-step authentication for your Microsoft account is live. You can enter a code from an authenticator app or provide additional security info to log in.

Report: Chromebook use on par with Windows RT devices, and that’s not a good thing

It looks like Chromebooks are having a rough time. According to a recent report, a fraction of a percent of users surfed the Web on a Chromebook last week.
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Razer Edge gaming tablet starts at $1,000, pre-orders begin March 1

Pre-orders for the anticipated Razer Edge and Edge Pro tablets and accessories for hardcore gaming are starting on March 1 for an end-of-month arrival.

Razer Edge gaming tablet shipping pre-loaded with Valve’s Steam software

Today at GDC in San Francisco, Razer announced that Valve's Steam software will come preloaded on the Edge and Edge Pro Windows 8 tablets.

$99 UDOO mini ARM computer has 4 times the power of a Raspberry Pi

UDOO is the latest single-board computer to take Kickstarter by storm: it has a Freescale ARM chip, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and supports both Android and Linux.
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Dell announces 13-inch Latitude 3330 laptop for students and schools

Dell unveils a school-friendly 13-inch Latitude 3330 laptop that supports Wi-Di, multiple OSes, and comes with security features that protect student data.
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Windows 8.1 could let you skip the Metro Start screen and go straight to desktop

Microsoft Portal found a line of code inside a beta version of Windows 8.1 that may let you bypass the Metro-tiled Start screen and boot straight to desktop.

Fujitsu makes paper interactive with touchscreen interface

Fujitsu Laboratories has come up with a way to bring touch and gesture controls to real-world objects like paper using just a low-res webcam and projector.

Asus’ 13-inch Taichi 31 with back-to-back 1080p displays finally goes on sale

After making its debut last October, Asus' Taichi 31 with dual 13-inch full HD displays and improved battery life is finally making its way to our shores

Pre-ordered Chromebook Pixel LTEs should arrive today

Google announced on Google+ that those who pre-ordered the Chromebook Pixel 4G/LTE through Google Play could be receiving theirs today.

A computer motherboard-inspired Memory rug for your home

Designer Lukas Scherrer collaborated with carpet maker Ruckstuhl to create a geeky wool rug that replicates a computer circuit board – no assembly required!

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.

Samsung’s 13-inch Series 9 Premium Ultrabook with 1080p HD display now available for $1,400

Samsung updates its premium 13-inch Series 9 Ultrabook with a 1080p full HD non-touch display, an Intel Core i7 processor, 128GB SSD, and W8 for $1,400.

Samsung accidentally leaks $1,200 Windows 8 ATIV Book 6 for the U.S.

Hinting at a new naming structure for its W8 laptops, a yet-to-be-announced "ATIV Book 6" laptop was pulled from Samsung's website after a brief leak today.
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Mac OS X Mountain Lion code hints that new Macs will support Gigabit Wi-Fi

A 9to5Mac reader spotted mentions of "802.11ac" in the Mac OS X Mountain Lion code for developers, which suggests next-gen Macs will support Gigabit Wi-Fi.

Leaked screenshots reveal Microsoft accounts will get two-step authentication

Microsoft may be adding two-step authentication to its accounts, requiring users to enter a code from its Authenticator app in addition to entering a login.

Intel’s next-gen Thunderbolt doubles in speed, supports 4K

Intel showed off its new Thunderbolt design, codenamed "Falcon Ridge," which can move 4K videos at 20Gbps and be plugged into a 4K monitor at the same time.

G-Tech launches G-Drive Thunderbolt-powered external hard drives and docks

At the NAB Show in Las Vegas, G-Technology introduced a slew of 4K-ready storage solutions for consumers and professionals that use Thunderbolt and USB 3.0.

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a retro DOS game console

Turn your Raspberry Pi computer into a DOS (and SNES) gaming console that can play all your old games by following these instructions from Coding Epiphany.

Digital Public Library of America launches April 18, API hacks welcomed

The Digital Public Library of America will be a free, online portal to all the print books, manuscripts, magazines, and digital texts from select libraries.