Topic: Tablets

Why Is Apple So Scared?

Reuters

As Android widens its lead in the smartphone and tablet marketplace, Apple is starting to look a little frightened.

By Jen Doll

Mar 5, 2012

Are Tablets Killing Our Attention Span for Books?

Today in the "modern life is hard" department: Reading books on tablets may be more difficult than reading print books.

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By Eric Randall

Feb 14, 2012

Apple CEO Is Sure You Will Hate Your Cheap Non-Apple Tablet

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke at a Goldman Sachs technology conference today, and he had some pretty strong opinions on cheaper tablet alternatives to the iPad.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Jan 19, 2012

Amazon's Kindle Fire Money-Making Strategy Is Working

Though Amazon loses money on the production of each Kindle Fire, the company more than makes up for it in digital media sales -- just as planned.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Nov 21, 2011

Nook Tablet Reviews: Better Device, Worse Content

Just in time to take advantage of the Kindle Fire let down, Barnes and Noble's similar idea, the Nook Tablet, has hit reviewer's hands.

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By Dino Grandoni

Oct 13, 2011

Stat of the Day

40% of People Who Own Smartphones Use Them While Watching TV

Some people need to have two screens in front of them at all times

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By Dino Grandoni

Oct 12, 2011

Stat of the Day

Wireless Devices Now Outnumber Humans in U.S.

There are now 1.05 wireless devices per person

Comments | 1,064 Views

By Adam Clark Estes

Oct 5, 2011

There Is a Lot Riding on India's $35 Tablet

Ending poverty, spreading education, and social justice are just a few of its goals

Comments | 2,282 Views

By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 28, 2011

Amazon's Kindle Fire Is Just the Cheap Tablet You'll Want

With that price tag, it's easy to overlook the tablet's shortcomings

Comments | 6,237 Views

By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 14, 2011

iPads Aren't For Kids, But This Tablet Is

The LeapPad addresses all concerns of giving touch-screen computers to kids

Comments | 7,864 Views

By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 13, 2011

Windows 8 Just Might Be the Next It Thing

The timing is perfect for Microsoft to unveil something fresh

Comments | 5,215 Views

By Adam Clark Estes

Sep 13, 2011

The First Signs of Mutiny in the Android Brigade

HTC and Samsung are both making moves to operate outside the Google ecosystem

Comments | 19,960 Views

By Adam Clark Estes

Aug 31, 2011

Sony's New Tablets Are Pretty But Not That Great

The Tablet S and folding Tablet P start shipping in September

Comments | 745 Views

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