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$20 Wikipedia Reader Uses 8-Bit Computing Power
A digital book reader could bring information to students in developing countries using a technology that is long past its prime: 8-bit computing.
High-Speed Laser Chips Move Data at 50 Gbps
Intel researchers combine silicon chips and lasers to transmit data at 50 gigabits per second. The technology should be able to achieve a terabit per second in the future.
Apple Pumps Up iMacs With Faster Processors, TV-Like Displays
The iMac just got a little bit faster thanks to an update across the line. Processors, graphics and even the displays have been improved, although prices have stayed the same.
Why India's $35 Tablet May Be Just a Dream
A $35 tablet from India is on its way, says the Indian government. But the country doesn't have a history of delivering on its much-hyped promises about electronic devices.
Attack of the Pads: Tablets Take On Apple
Tablets that could potentially take on the iPad are getting closer to market — and some of them are taking direct aim at Apple.
10 Stellar iPad Apps That Will Blow You Away
The iPad is now almost three months old, and the apps keep getting better. Here's a list of outstanding gems.
Toshiba Dual Screen PC Folds Like a Book
Toshiba has announced a dual-display tablet that folds like a book. The company says it's a "concept PC," but it will be on sale in limited quantities and is priced at $1,100.
Build Your Own Tablet for $400
Sure, won't be as sleek as the iPad but for DIY enthusiasts, open source hardware company Liquidware releases a tablet kit that comes with a 4.3-inch OLED screen and a BeagleBoard processor.
Startup Builds Low-Power Servers With Netbook Chips
SeaMicro, a start-up, finds a way to stitch together 512 Atom processor to create a single, powerful server.
Dual-Screen Tablet Maker Hopes to Reinvent Textbook
A new dual-screen tablet is designed for college students to display textbooks in color and without any scrolling. It's from Chegg, the same company that's popular among students for textbook rentals.