Here is some good news for those who might have been facing trouble getting started with Windows 8. HP has come up with an educational hub christened 'The Buzz' that is aimed at deciphering the intricacies of the latest iteration of Windows. The new site is designed to act as a single window mode of delivering all that one needs to have a low down of Windows 8 and all that the … [Read more...] about HP Launches Windows 8.1 Based Educational Hub Titled ‘The Buzz’
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Nokia 8 Inch Tablet Rumors Gain Steam
Unconfirmed reports point out an 8 inch tablet from Nokia may be in the making for a release in the coming months. Sources maintain a limited number of the device, codenamed RX-115, were shipped by Indian importer Zouba to a testing center in Bangalore. Details are sketchy at the moment, though it is believed the tablet will feature a 8.3 inch full HD display and includes a … [Read more...] about Nokia 8 Inch Tablet Rumors Gain Steam
B&N Offering Free eBooks and eMagazines as Part of Exclusive Nook For Windows 8.1 in the UK
Barnes & Noble together With Microsoft has announced an exclusive Nook for Windows 8.1 offer that will allow residents in UK to download books and magazines for free. Of course it is a limited period offer, enabling those who installs the Nook for Windows 8.1 app on their devices to download up to 5 ebooks and 5 digital magazines from a select list free of cost. "By … [Read more...] about B&N Offering Free eBooks and eMagazines as Part of Exclusive Nook For Windows 8.1 in the UK
Windows Tablet Segment to Grow to 39.3 Million by 2017: IDC
Market research firm IDC has projected the Windows-based tablet segment to grow to 39.3 million units by 2017. This will include both stand alone tablet devices as well as hybrid tablets, devices that come with a detachable keyboard and can be operated as either a tablet or a notebook device. This rise is expected to fill the void created by the shrinking PC sales, at least to … [Read more...] about Windows Tablet Segment to Grow to 39.3 Million by 2017: IDC
Nook Update for Windows 8.1 Launched
Only last week, Theresa Horner, VP at Barnes and Noble, sat down with Good e-Reader at the Frankfurt Book Fair and effectively put to rest the ongoing rumors that B&N was working to distance itself from the Nook division. Today, Barnes and Noble backed up that point by launching the update for Windows 8.1 to power the Nook app. “NOOK is one of the highest-rated reading … [Read more...] about Nook Update for Windows 8.1 Launched
New 8 Inch Surface RT Set for June Launch, Windows 8.1 Blue to Arrive in October
Microsoft is all set to officially launch the next iteration of Windows, version 8.1, in October. Towards this, volume production of notebook devices based on Windows Blue is set to kick off in September. However, it remains to be seen is whether a new version of Windows will be enough to spur demand in the notebook segment that is finding increasing competition from tablet … [Read more...] about New 8 Inch Surface RT Set for June Launch, Windows 8.1 Blue to Arrive in October