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Chromebooks finally catching on
AFP Relax News, Published on 12/07/2013
» Google's low-cost virus-free notebook computers are bucking the trend and are quickly carving out a growing market share in the US.
'Pokémon: Black & White' online to close by 2014
AFP Relax News, Published on 03/07/2013
» Preparation for a mass transition to the latest "Pokémon" game has begun, as Nintendo announces plans to close the "Black and White" sub-series's online component after "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y" arrive in October.
The next tablet trend? 8-inch screens
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/06/2013
» An analyst is predicting that 8-inch, not 7- or 10-inch, tablets will be the most popular size this year.
PCs out as Senegal opens world's first tablet cafe
AFP Relax News, Published on 11/06/2013
» Among the washer women, carpenters, busy waiters and squabbling children sweltering under the midday sun on this dusty Dakar street an Internet revolution is taking place in the world's first tablet cafe.
New Asus launches anticipate tablet price war
AFP Relax News, Published on 05/06/2013
» As well as a number of interesting hybrid and two-in-one computers, this year's Computex Taipei conference is notable for the number of tablets -- and in particular, low-price Android slates -- on show. ASUS in particular has been busy in this regard, unveiling the MeMoPad HD7 and FHD 10.
Nokia debuts $99 smartphone in emerging market struggle
AFP Relax News, Published on 10/05/2013
» Struggling Finnish mobile giant Nokia unveiled Thursday a $99-touchscreen smartphone as it battles to gain traction in India and other emerging markets to reverse falling sales.
Acer 8-inch Windows tablet posting leaks
AFP Relax News, Published on 07/05/2013
» A posting for Acer W3-510 tablet has appeared and then disappeared on Amazon's US site, suggesting that Microsoft has reconfigured its operating system for smaller devices.
Arctic town eyes future as Europe's gateway to space
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/12/2012
» Sweden's small Arctic town of Kiruna has a surprisingly international airport with regular flights to London and Tokyo, but it has even bigger plans: to offer commercial space flights.
Pakistan fishmonger's family pray for Christmas No.1
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/12/2012
» The mother of Pakistani Internet sensation One Pound Fish Man is praying to Allah that her son has a Christmas No. 1 hit so his wife and children can join him for a new life in Britain.