From PC World: Microsoft has a surprise for users tired of waiting forever while their computers boot up. It will take less than 10 seconds for a Windows 8 PC to go from powered down to the start screen, according to a Microsoft video demonstration. The speedy boot is thanks to a new...

From CNET News.com: Android on the HP TouchPad has hit a bump as the TouchDroid team that was porting the Google operating system to the tablet has called it quits, according to a report and a post on a TouchDroid-related Web page.

Small-device enthusiast Web site Liliputing said...

From DailyTech: In its never-ending quest for world domination, Google announced today that it has acquired Zagat. The Zagat Survey was first started by Tim and Nina Zagat in 1979, and aims to help make consumer more informed about eateries and lodging (among other categories) around...

From DailyTech: Last month, market research firm Canalys announced that Android-powered phones outsold Apple's iPhone 5-to-2, and that Android has nearly 50 percent of the market. Now, a new, highly anticipated member of the Android family has arrived: Motorola's Droid Bionic...

From X-bit Labs: Nvidia Corp. has been addressing different kind of devices with its highly-integrated Tegra system-on-chips, but while the company has managed to win tens of designs, those devices were not truly mass products. Up to recently, Nvidia could not integrate communication...

From X-bit Labs: Advanced Micro Devices intends to speed up the launch of its code-named Trinity A-series accelerated processing units (APUs) and release its next-generation Fusion chips already in the second quarter of 2012. Besides, the company intends to release a new FX-class...

From InfoWorld: Amazon's SDKs (software development kits) for Android and Apple's iOS have exited the beta testing phase, the company said on Wednesday.

The company wants make it easier for developers to build mobile applications that take advantage of its cloud-based services...

From PC World: IBM has pledged US$1 billion in financing to help small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) procure certain IBM systems and services, the company announced Thursday.

"SMBs face difficulties in access to financing. They may not have the wherewithal to go get financing or...

From CNET News.com: Speaking at a technology conference, Intel's chief financial officer outlined a not-too-distant future when Ultrabooks take on the hallmarks of the tablet. He also touched on Windows 8 competition.

"Form factors in the notebook market have been somewhat stagnant...

From DailyTech: Waterloo, Ontario-based Research in Motion, Ltd. circa 2006-2007 appeared unstoppable. The company was beloved by businesses worldwide and was growing fast in market share and sales. Even Democratic Presidential hopeful Sen. Barrack Obama was deeply attached to his...