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Buying guide: How to get, or avoid, Windows 8

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - This week, Microsoft Corp. will release a new version of its Windows operating system, one designed to make desktop and laptop computers work more like tablets. It represents the software company's effort to address the growing

Apple's iPad Mini much pricier than rival tablets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writers SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Apple Inc.'s pencil-thin, smaller iPad will cost much more than its competitors, signaling that the company isn't going to get into a mini-tablet price war. The company unveiled the iPad Mini on Tuesday,

Best Buy offers exclusive Windows 8 deals, demos

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By MAE ANDERSONAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Confused by Windows 8? Best Buy hopes it can help. The consumer-electronics retailer is hoping to capitalize on the launch of Windows 8. It's trying to lure customers with exclusive computers and staffers trained to explain and demonstrate the

Business Highlights

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By The Associated Press ___ Stocks sink as earnings scare investors NEW YORK (AP) - Nobody was expecting this round of corporate earnings reports to be great. But some companies' underwhelming results are still rattling investors. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged Tuesday to its

High-tech product announcements this fall

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By The Associated Press It's high season for consumer electronics. Manufacturers of various gadgets are unveiling their holiday lineups. Add to that products surrounding a new version of Windows coming out Friday. Here's a recap of the announcements so far: - Sept. 4: Microsoft Corp.

From big to small: Options for new tablets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By The Associated Press Consumers looking to buy a new tablet computer will have a wide range of display options. Here's a look at how the screens stack up. All measurements reflect the diagonal length of the screens: - 10.6 inches: Microsoft's Surface, running its Windows system. That

Facebook 3Q results show mobile ad growth

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By BARBARA ORTUTAYAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook finally has proof that it can make money from mobile advertising. As part of Tuesday's third-quarter results, the world's biggest social media company disclosed for the first time that some 14 percent of its ad revenue came

Holiday gadgets: New iPads, Macs unveiled

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Apple unveiled a smaller iPad, updated its full-sized one and refreshed its line of Mac computers in time for the holiday shopping season. Tuesday's announcements came about a month after Apple started selling a new iPhone. Later this

Apple's iPad Mini much pricier than rival tablets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

Apple's iPad Mini much pricier than rival tablets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd