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Microsoft's $300M Nook investment hasn't paid off -- yet

Microsoft has gotten next to nothing from its $300 million investment in Barnes & Noble, analysts said, but it may reap some rewards as it prepares to ship smaller tablets.

Analysts challenge Microsoft's commitment to Windows RT

One of Microsoft's top Windows executives this week said the company remains bullish about Windows RT, but analysts remain suspicious of RT's chances unless Microsoft makes changes.

$300M investment in Nook delivers next to nothing for Microsoft

Microsoft has gotten little from a 2012 investment of $300 million with Barnes & Noble, analysts said, but it's poised to reap some rewards as it and its partners start to ship smaller tablets.

Intel's new Atom chips peak on performance, power consumption

Intel's upcoming Atom chips with new CPU architecture will be up to three times faster and five times more power efficient than their predecessors and break the "myth" that ARM processors are more power efficient, Intel said.

Tablet shipments to outpace laptops in 2013

New tablet shipments will outnumber laptops for the first time in 2013, as touch display capabilities drive buying patterns rather than new operating systems like Windows 8 and Windows RT, research firm NPD DisplaySearch reported on Monday.

Amazon leaks evidence of first smaller, cheaper Windows 8 tablet

Details of what could be the first smaller Windows 8 tablet leaked Friday when Amazon briefly published a listing for an 8.1-in. Acer Iconia tablet.

Qualcomm defends Windows RT tablets despite lackluster sales, biting criticism

A Qualcomm executive Friday defended Windows RT tablets despite poor initial sales, saying the mobile device chip maker is 'very optimistic with the future of Win RT.'

Retailers didn't do Windows 8 any favors

Retailers share part of the blame for poor Windows 8 sales and the ensuing decline of PC shipments, analysts contended today.

Toshiba to expand tablet offerings in the US this year

Toshiba plans to expand its tablet offerings in the U.S. later this year as it explores more screen sizes and price points.

Think tablets are popular? Shipments soar in first quarter

Tablet shipments soared by 142% in the first quarter of 2013 year-over-year as all Android tablets, including low-budget white box versions, dominated the market over Apple iOS tablets, IDC said.

Details expected soon on Intel's $200 laptop and tablet chip architecture

Intel is expanding into low-cost laptops and tablets starting at $200 with new low-power Atom chips based on an architecture called Silvermont, which the company is expected to talk about next week, according to a source familiar with Intel's plans.

HP ships $169 Slate 7 Android tablet

Hewlett-Packard on Friday started shipping its $169.99 Slate 7 tablet with Android 4.1, which signals the company's reentry into the consumer tablet market after the TouchPad imploded in 2011.

Apple iPad maintains strong Web traffic lead lead over Samsung Galaxy Tabs

Samsung is second to Apple in tablet sales and coming on strong, though Samsung Galaxy Tab users remain well behind iPad users in how much they use the Web.

Windows tablets no more than 'niche' player in Q1, research firm says

Microsoft garnered just a "niche" in the global tablet market in the first quarter of 2013, following a period of user confusion after the launch of Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets, analysts say.

Samsung to expand retail presence in US

Samsung is making an aggressive sales push in the U.S. market by expanding into thousands of third-party retail outlets where dedicated staff will sell and provide advice on the company's smartphones, tablets and entertainment products.

Mac sales growth stalls -- here's why Apple doesn't care

Apple's Mac has been punished by shifting consumer tastes just as has the overall PC industry, data from the company's earnings statements show.

Microsoft to drive Windows tablet strategy with smaller devices, OS rebates

Microsoft's chief financial officer yesterday confirmed that the company and its hardware partners would ship smaller, lower-priced Windows tablets in the next months.

Samsung hits high gear, rolls out densest flash chip

Samsung today announced it is now mass-producing a 3-bit per cell, sub-20 nanometer class NAND flash chip that is the densest memory to date.

Objective-C's dip in popularity tied to decline in iPad and iPhone

The language used for Apple iOS app development drops a notch in Tiobe index

Report: Microsoft plans 7-in. tablet to compete with Apple, Google

Microsoft is said to be planning a 7-in. version of its Surface tablet to help it compete with similar size devices from Apple and Google.