SEATTLE (Reuters) – There was once a time when the launch of a new Windows operating system was a huge deal for the technology departments in many businesses. Not anymore. Microsoft Corp's release of Windows 8 on Friday is likely to be a non-event … Other gear besides iPad Mini to debut Tuesday - USA TODAY
When Apple announces its news on Tuesday, new models of the iMac desktop, MacBook laptops and the Mac Mini component computer are likely. But the star of the show has got to be the rumored iPad Mini. Mac Mountain Lion. A customer looks at the OS X … 
Just when you thought you had seen a full list of all the new Office 365 releases that Microsoft will be rolling out over the next few months, another new SKU emerges. o365university. The Office 365 University offering, due in the first quarter of 2013, will be … 
iPhone jailbreaker turned Apple intern, Nicholas Allegra has lost his job at Apple after simply forgetting to reply to an email from the Cupertino, California-based company. Allegra, who is better known by his online handle, Comex, tweeted "As of last week, … 
If you're going to buy a new computer in the next year or two, the decision will be more complicated. It also will be more fun, with all sorts of new models that will make you think differently about what a PC is, what it does and how it works. A catalyst for this … 
You may be having a freak-out session right this minute over a set of "spy shots" released to the press via Android Central - if you'll have a closer look, you'll see some photoshop magic. These images show the HTC DLX with a 5-inch display, 4G LTE from … 
By SHIRA OVIDE And ANN ZIMMERMAN · Microsoft Corp. typically lets its software out in the world and leaves decisions about how to sell computers to retailers. This time, though, the company is taking matters into its own hands. As systems running its latest … 
Best Buy has started taking preorders for Windows Phone 8 devices from Nokia and HTC, starting on October 21. With a contract, the HTC 8X is availble for $99.99; Nokia the Lumia 920 for $149.99 (both on AT&T). htc8xpreorder. The Lumia 920, unlocked, … 
Dish subscribers will get their AMC programming back tonight thanks to the settling of a lawsuit between the two companies. Dish has agreed to pay $700 million in cash to AMC, and it turn will receive licenses for wireless multichannel video distribution and … 
By MARTIN PEERS · Dish Network Corp. settled a long-running lawsuit with AMC Networks in a deal that will return AMC's channels to Dish's satellite lineup, the companies said. As part of the deal, Dish will pay a cash settlement of $700 million to AMC and … 
Over the years, Keith McCarthy has become used to a certain way of doing things on his personal computers, which, like most others on the planet, have long run on Microsoft's Windows software. But last week, when he got his hands on a laptop running the … 
With the debut of Windows Phone 8 a little more than a week away, Best Buy has begun taking pre-orders for Nokia and HTC flagship smartphones running Microsoft's new mobile operating system. The electronics retailer's Web site now lists the Lumia 920 … 
On October 23, Apple will hold a new event, and this time the invitation reads,"We've got a little more to show you." Indeed, the title hints at a smaller version of an existing product line (such as the iPad), and the rumors surrounding a possible smaller version … 
Windows Surface would be Microsoft's chance to claim a bigger piece of the tablet market. While the device gained momentum in terms of popularity, it is never a guarantee it will become a hit in the world where Apple iPad stands as king. The fact is, there is a … 
The Google Chromebook, Suddenly, Is An Enterprise Contender. Summary: Everyone was gearing up for a Tablet Battle Royale between the iPad and the Windows 8 armada. Now comes spoiling for the fight over the enterprise is the small fleet of Google … 
The Apple event taking place this week on the 23rd of October has had several of its supposed presentations spilled here in advance of the date with the iPad mini and a refreshed iPad with Retina display pricing included. It's no surprise that the event will … 
Microsoft's Surface with Windows RT tablet became available for preorder online and in stores as a display expert bucked Microsoft's claim that the device's display outperforms the iPad 3's. Microsoft is now accepting preorders for its Surface with Windows RT … 
Review: latest 'X-COM' game fuses brains with brawn. Marc Saltzman, Special to USA TodayShare. Comments. Looking for a new digital diversion? This game's campy premise and challenging play will keep you engrossed. x-com. 'X-COM' is back and better … 
While iPhone fans brag about their beloved devices, Android fans will grin knowingly and take comfort because there are several solid reasons to stick with — or switch to — their Google-powered phones. Here's a look at the nine biggest features that make … 
NEW YORK (AP) -- The release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is a week away, and consumers are in for a shock. Windows, used in one form or another for a generation, is getting a completely different look that will force users to learn new ways … 
NEW YORK -- The release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is a week away, and consumers are in for a shock. Windows, used in one form or another for a generation, is getting a completely different look that will force users to learn new ways to get …