Wacom has officially announced its pair of standalone mobile tablets. Set to roll out in September and October, respectively, are the Android-powered Cintiq Companion Hybrid and Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro-powered Cintiq Companion. As expected, these units are essentially the Cintiq 13HD with the same HD 1920 x 1080 pixel screen and Pro Pen with 2048 […]
Amazon has updated the Silk web browser for the Kindle Fire tablet line with a complete overhaul. Users will see a new Just-In-Time tutorial screen pointing out new parts of the user interface, a new start page with “Most Visited” links being more prominent, redesigned tabs, new Bookmarks views, and according to TechCrunch, simpler navigation […]
A significant percentage of second-generation Nexus 7 buyers are running into what appears to be quality control issues with the device. In addition to widespread problems with inaccurate and malfunctioning GPS location, some users are experiencing issues with phantom touches and other touchscreen sensitivity issues. Perhaps the most severe issue being reported is devices randomly […]
Acer has slashed $80 off the price of its recently released 8.1-inch Windows 8-based Iconia W3-810, taking its price down to $299. It is the latest notable price cut for a high profile Windows 8 tablet in recent weeks. Microsoft’s own Surface RT has had $150 slashed off its price, while the Surface Pro received […]
Corning has introduced a new version of its tough Gorilla Glass designed for notebooks with touchscreen displays. Following on from its extensive use in smartphones and tablets, Gorilla Glass NBT is claimed by the company to provide enhanced scratch resistance, a better retained strength after a scratch occurs, and reduced scratch visibility compared to soda […]
Google has taken the covers off the new Nexus 7 and it looks like a winner. The unit is made by Asus again and is 2mm thinner, almost 6mm narrower and 50 grams lighter than its predecessor. The first noticeable upgrade is the the screen. It sports far more pixels in the same amount of […]
Samsung today announced the Exynos 5420 to its range of system-on-a-chip mobile processors. The 5420 is among the first to add a six-core ARM Mali-T628 GPU processor for improved 3D graphics. According to Samsung, the 5420 has twice the graphics processing power of its predecessor. It can handle 1080p HD video record and playback at […]
HP has added the new Split x2 13-inch Windows 8 hybrid that allows users use the device as a traditional notebook, or split the display and use it as a tablet. The device is one of the larger models in its breed coming in at 13.3-inches and will sit above the 11-6-inch Envy x2 in […]
Acer is looking towards updating its Iconia W3 Windows 8 tablet, within months of launching the original version. The new model of tablet will apparently be thinner and lighter than the current model, and it is rumored that the company will also be replacing the disappointing display following complaints by customers and device reviewers An […]
Samsung Electronics America has debuted three new tablets as part of the Galaxy Tab 3 family. The 7 inch, 8 inch and 10.1 inch Galaxy tablets offer a range of screen sizes and a suite of experiences built for a broader set of individual and family preferences. “In addition to providing consumers greater variety in […]
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