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Archos Launches the Archos 80 Xenon Tablet

ARCHOS, a pioneer in Android devices, has announce the latest addition to the Elements range of tablets, the ARCHOS 80 xenon, a specially designed 8” tablet with built-in 3G and WiFi for an on-the-go experience. This Google™ certified tablet features a powerful Qualcomm Quad-core CPU at 1.2GHz, Android™, 4.1 Jelly Bean” for an improved smooth interface [...]

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Microsoft Surface Pro Comes to the UK

Microsoft today announced that Surface Pro will be available for purchase in the UK beginning 23rd May.

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Microsoft Surface RT Shipping with Free Cover

Microsoft Surface RT orders will ship with a free Touch or Type cover, it has been revealed. Ordering a Microsoft Surface RT tablet on the company’s website will net customers a £99 Touch cover or its £109 Type equivalent at no extra cost. Microsoft launched its 10.6-inch Surface RT tablet late last year. Running a [...]

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Microsoft Updates Surface RT Firmware

Microsoft issued an update to the Surface RT’s firmware, largely focused on improving the speaker volume. Read on for details!

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New Nexus 7 tipped for Release as soon as June

Google is expected to release the next generation Nexus 7 tablet as early as June. KGI Securities analyst Mingchu Kuo claims that Google is preparing to announce the device at the I/O conference next week, with a sale date of June or July, reports 9to5Google.   The Asus-built tablet is said to be keeping its original [...]

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A closer look at the Acer Aspire P3 Ultrabook (Photos and Video)

Last week in New York Acer unveiled their new Aspire P3 Ultrabook. We were there and managed to get a closer look at one.

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A closer look at the Acer Iconia A1 tablet (Photos and Video)

Last week in New York Acer unveiled their new Iconia A1 tablet. We were there and managed to get a closer look at them.

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Sony ‘SurfSlider’ Windows 8 Ultrabook Leaked

Looks like Sony is working on a hybrid computer with a ‘SurfSlider’ design that runs the Windows 8 operating system. The 13-inch touchscreen device was first glimpsed in a grainy training video, but has since appeared in a series of press photographs, Engadget reports. The Ultrabook comes with a 1080p Triluminos touchscreen, an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of [...]

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Microsoft ‘Pondering a bid for Nook Digital Assets’

Microsoft is reportedly considering tabling a $1 billion offer for the digital assets of its Nook Media joint venture. The deal would see the software giant assume control of the subsidiary’s e-book ecosystem, Nook e-readers and tablets from Barnes & Noble. However, leaked documents obtained by TechCrunch appear to confirm that Nook’s Android tablet business [...]

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Is HTC ‘Working on Two Windows Blue Tablets’

It is rumoured that HTC will  launch two high-end Windows tablets after Microsoft has rolled out its ‘Blue’ operating system update. The Taiwanese is preparing the 7-inch R7 and the 12-inch R12 for launch later this year, according to PhoneArena‘s sources. The R7 will reportedly boast a full HD, 1080p display and run off a powerful 2.3GHz quad-core [...]

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Sony Refreshes Vaio Line up with the Fit series

Sony has refreshed its Vaio line of computers with the addition of the Fit series. The new laptops are aimed at business users and students who are after a “premium design” at an “entry-level” price. With a $649 (£417) price tag, the Fit 14 comes with a display resolution of 1600×900 pixels, aluminium coating, touchscreen [...]

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Laura Bailey Unveils the Samsung Connected Home at Grand Designs Live 2013

Yesterday at Grand Designs Live 2013, model and British Fashion Council ambassador, Laura Bailey opened Samsung’s Connected Home to showcase some of the brand’s most innovative products, including the brand new Samsung Galaxy S4.

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