
Google made a big deal about its long-awaited laptop operating system earlier this year–essentially the Chrome Web browser and some cloud-based apps. Only Samsung and Acer made commercially available systems, and both were overpriced and underwhelming. Read more: http://www.cnet.com/2300-33506_1-10010497.html?tag=epicStories#ixzz1gpLPgcG8
We chose the most important tech products of the year in each major gadget category. These winners are the true game-changers of 2011. The iPhone 4S is the ultimate comeback kid.
It’s just one browser version during one particular week, and only one research firm is making the claim–but according to StatCounter, Google’s Chrome 15 is the world’s most popular browser. Chrome 15 (Credit: Google) In the last week of November,StatCounter says, 23.6 percent of the browsers tracked by its global system were Chrome 15. Microsoft’s Internet [...]
Apple is building a touch-screen computer with a 3.5-inch screen that will sell for as little as $199. The pocketable gadget runs Apple’s iOS software and serves as a contract-free version of Apple’s popular iPhone 4S. Forbesobtained one of the devices by paying an Apple employee a modest sum of money. The handheld could pose a threat [...]
Strong holiday sales and the introduction of the new Kindle Fire will help Amazon beat conservative revenue expectations, but cost pressures given shipping deals, rising ad spend, and the unknown impact of its new tablet will squeeze margins in coming quarters. Jeff Bezos‘ company is going all-in on growth in order to consolidate its dominance. [...]
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