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Google to sell Nexus smartphones, tablets direct, report says

Google is reportedly moving to more direct sales of its Android smartphones and tablets in a move to wrest control away from wireless carriers that install their own services on Android gear or block Google apps like Google Wallet.
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Microsoft anti-bloatware service to apply to Windows 8 PCs, too

A Microsoft in-store program that scrubs "bloatware" from Windows PCs will also be offered when Windows 8 machines reach the market later this year, a company representative said.

Apple 'head and shoulders' above phone rivals in satisfaction survey

Apple debuted in the top spot among mobile phone makers in a national customer-satisfaction survey, receiving a record-high score for the category.

Nvidia tries to link cloud with graphics processors

Nvidia announced technologies that could make its upcoming Tesla graphics processors more accessible to cloud deployments in enterprises, while also reversing a trend of relegating highly parallel chips to specialized math and scientific calculations.

LifeSize unveils all-in-one HD videconferencing units

LifeSize unveiled two portable, all-in-one videoconferencing units for various work spaces, including home offices, meeting rooms and executive offices.

Microsoft to charge $15 for Windows 8 upgrade deal

Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC $14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June.

AMD undercuts Intel's ultrabook on price with new Trinity chips

Advanced Micro Devices hopes to provide thin-and-light laptops that are less expensive but equally speedy to Intel's ultrabooks with its new A-series chips, which the company officially announced on Tuesday.

Lenovo working with Intel on ThinkPad Windows 8 tablet

Lenovo is working with chip maker Intel on a future ThinkPad tablet based on Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, a Lenovo executive said.

Lenovo packs 'thinnest' ThinkPad ultrabook with 4G LTE

Lenovo announced a range of new ThinkPads with Intel's latest third-generation Core processors, including a ThinkPad ultrabook that the company claims is the "thinnest ultrabook in the world."

SAP offers mobile device management on Amazon's cloud

SAP's Afaria mobile device management tool is now available on Amazon Web Services' cloud, offered as a way to make it easier to start using the platform, SAP said at the Sapphire conference on Monday.

The G-Go water-resistant Bluetooth speaker impresses

G-Project's The G-Go looks like a cross between a Dustbuster, an iron, and an oversized flashlight. But it's none of those things. Rather, it's a $69, IPx4-rated, water-resistant Bluetooth speaker. (That rating means that the G-Go can withstand water splashing from any direction.)

Does the HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Succeed in Business?

Hewlett-Packard bills its HP Folio 13 as an ultrabook built for businesses. CIO.com's Paul Mah takes a look at the HP Folio 13's specifications, usability and security.

10 questions for LogMeIn CFO Jim Kelliher

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iHome's iW2 AirPlay speaker system betters its predecessor for less

iHome's $200 iW2 AirPlay speaker system is the company's follow-up to the iW1 ( Macworld rated 3 out of 5 mice ), and it's currently the entry-level AirPlay receiver to beat.

Continuing coverage: Apple's iPhone

Full coverage of Apple's groundbreaking iPhone.

Continuing coverage: Apple's iPad tablets

Apple has launched the next generation of its tablet computer, the iPad 2. Computerworld has it covered.

Latest on tablets

Keep up with the latest tablet news and reviews with Computerworld's complete coverage.

Continuing coverage: E-books and e-readers

Track the latest news, reviews, opinion and analysis on e-books, e-readers and e-publishing.

Today, printers. Tomorrow, 'integrated peripherals'?

Printers are evolving from passive devices as vendors cram more features into them and buyers find ways to better integrate them into the overall environment.

Review: Dell EqualLogic SANs make the most of automated tiering

Dell EqualLogic SSD and SAS hybrids highlight no-muss, no-fuss, fast storage tiering across multiple arrays