Intel Strongly Denies Harsh Comments on Windows 8 Operating System

From X-bit Labs: Intel Corp. late on Wednesday issued a statement in response to news reports about comments made by Intel chief executive officer Paul Otellini in a meeting with employees. Intel denies that its head criticized Windows 8 operating system and called it half-baked. The...

Nintendo Announces 23 Games Launching with Wii U This November

From X-bit Labs: Nintendo on Wednesday unveiled the lineup of video games that will become available along with the Wii U console. The new game system will be supported by the largest launch-day video game lineup in the history of Nintendo. Among the 23 titles set to become available...

Windows 8 countdown: Windows Store apps at 2,000-plus

From CNET News.com: A month from now, on October 25, Microsoft will launch Windows 8 in New York City.

So with time getting short before Windows 8 and Windows RT become generally available, how are things looking from an app perspective?

As of Monday, September 24, there were 2,188...

Samsung Plugs Android Smartphone Remote Wipe Flaw

From DailyTech: Yesterday, word surfaced that a "feature" meant to make it easier for techs to remotely service Samsung smartphones was actually a massive security flaw. The vulnerability had to do with Samsung's TouchWiz user interface and would allow malicious persons to completely...

Barnes and Noble Takes Jabs at Amazon with Nook HD, HD+ Tablets

From DailyTech: Amazon made quite a splash when it introduced new Kindle Fire HD models earlier this month. The online retail giant announced a 7" Kindle Fire HD (1280x800) for $199 and an 8.9" Kindle Fire HD (1920x1080) for $299.

Barnes and Noble may seem like an also-ran in the...

Intel Discontinues Core i Sandy Bridge Microprocessors

From X-bit Labs: Intel Corp. this week announced that it would cease to produce and supply multitude of Core i-series "Sandy Bridge" microprocessors for desktops in LGA1155 packaging since the chips are outdated and it is unlikely that demand towards them will be high among PC makers...

RIM to begin carrier testing of new devices next month

From CNET News.com: Carrier testing on new BlackBerry devices will start next month, Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins told developers today at BlackBerry Jam Americas.

"BlackBerry 10 is on track," Heins said. "Our sales forces are getting ready. Better devices are in testing."...

Gaping Hole in TouchWiz UI is Wiping Samsung Androids Clean

From DailyTech: One of the biggest Android vulnerabilities to date was discovered this week, but not in Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android OS itself. The vulnerability was found in Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd.'s (KSC:005930) TouchWiz UI and allows malicious users to direct unwitting...

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