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Microsoft’s new ‘By The Numbers’ site boasts big stats but skips the Surface

Microsoft unveiled its "By the Numbers" site to show off how well the company's doing in terms of sales. However, it conveniently forgot to include Surface.
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Instagram is deleting photos from Windows 8 phones – here’s why and three quick fixes

Instagram updated its API in an effort to fight spam, but third-party photo uploading apps are collateral damage.
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Hands-free PC control device The Leap partnering with Asus

The Leap will now come bundled with some select Asus computers, and that's only the start of the company's coming OEM announcements.
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Windows 8.1 Preview hands on: Microsoft tackles W8 issues, but does it score?

Microsoft finally released its Windows 8.1 preview. We got some hands-on time with the new OS, but does it fix all the problems we have with Windows 8?
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The Windows 8 Match Game: Which device best fits your workplace personality type?

What computer best fits your personality? Is it a Windows 8 tablet, hybrid, or laptop? We've found the right device for you based on how you really work.
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Take it easy on those price cuts, Microsoft. You’re starting to look desperate

Microsoft has unveiled a ton of different promotional sales and incentives lately for its Windows Surface line of tablets. Is this a bad sign?

256GB Microsoft Surface Pro coming to America today, today, today, today, today [Updated]

An eagle-eyed shopper noticed the 256GB model of the Microsoft Surface Pro, the Windows 8 flagship tablet, on CDW's site with a price tag of $1,200.

Microsoft’s Windows Store reaches 100,000 apps, still trying to catch up with competition

Microsoft announced its Windows Store has reached the 100,000 app milestone. But, the company still has a long way to go to catch up to Apple and Google.

Way to rate, Windows 8! Microsoft’s new OS finally passes Vista in market share

A new analyst report from Net Applications' NetMarketshare tracker says that Windows 8 has finally surpassed Vista in market share.

Microsoft aims to increase Surface tablet sales through business resellers

Microsoft's Surface tablet is ready for business. The company partners with business-friendly resellers and launches a program to fund business app dev.

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix starts shipping, Seton Hall University gets first batch

Seton Hall students and faculty will be using the Windows 8 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix hybrid next year, but no sign yet for when the laptop will hit stores.

Lenovo teases Yoga 11S Ultrabook with artsy new commercial

Lenovo collaborates with THE SILHOUETTES dance company to show off the flexible Yoga 11S: the Windows 8-running, mini-Ultrabook due in stores June 23.

Lenovo, Best Buy list IdeaPad Yoga 11S for pre-order

Months after we met Lenovo's Ideapad Yoga 11S at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, the company puts it up for preorder on its website and on Bestbuy.com.

Build 2013 report card: Microsoft passes, but just barely

With Build 2013 almost over, and the keynotes done, here's how we score Microsoft's response to three critical issues that trouble its future in computing.
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The Silence of Windows RT: How Microsoft’s plot to kill the desktop was thwarted

Windows RT appears to be dead. With sales floundering, no devices on the horizon, and the lack of any direct mention at its Build keynote, Microsoft has acknowledged that people don't like the restrictive version of its new operating system. But is it gone for good?
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Windows 8 finally gets its official Facebook app

At the Microsoft Build conference, CEO Steve Ballmer announced that an official Facebook app is on the way to Windows 8.

Acer unveils Aspire P3, a tablet and Ultrabook in one

At its global press conference in New York City on Friday, Acer unveiled its new Aspire line of convertible tablets, including the 11.6" Aspire P3.

World’s thinnest Windows 8 tablet, the Samsung ATIV Tab 3, debuts in London

Samsung just released the ATIV Tab 3, the world's thinnest tablet. This 10-inch tablet weighs a mere 1.21 pounds but runs the full version of Windows 8.

Vevo launches Windows 8 app ahead of Microsoft Build conference

As one of the apps to be showcased at Microsoft's Build conference, the free Vevo app for Windows 8 is optimized for larger displays, touch, and Snap mode.

Windows Store 2.0: Windows 8.1 will feature fixes to messy store interface

The upcoming Windows 8.1 OS upgrade will feature some key changes to the Windows Store interface. Windows Store 2.0 will be much more user friendly.

Asus ViVoPC specs revealed, can hold up to 16GB of RAM

Taiwanese-based computer company Asus reveals specifications for its ViVoPC mini PC that was unveiled in short detail at this year's Computex event.

HP claims Windows XP’s downfall will boost PC sales

Though analysts blame Windows 8 for a steady decline in PC sales, HP feels that the ending Windows XP support will cause an upturn for the PC Market.

7-inch Windows 8 Bay Trail tablet from Inventec unveiled at Computex

Inventec unveils its own 7-inch Windows 8 tablet codenamed Lyon at Computex 2013. The tablet features a Bay Trail chip and a 1280 x 800 IPS screen.
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Microsoft will ship ‘small’ Windows 8 tablets with free copy of Office 2013

At Computex 2013, Microsoft announced that "small" Windows 8 tablets will ship with a free copy of its popular Office Home and Student 2013 package.

Asus’ crazy new Transformer Book Trio is a tablet/laptop/desktop hybrid running both Android and Windows 8

Asus has a new device which should offer the best of all worlds in a single product, as the Transformer Book Trio is a tablet/laptop/desktop all-on-one hybrid, which runs both Android and Windows 8. Yes, really.
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Acer to launch $400 Android-running AiO PC [Updated]

The Acer AiO PC concept bursts onto the scene with an Android operating system, an ARM processor, and a very affordable $400 price tag.
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It’s true! Windows Start button’s return confirmed in Windows 8.1 screen shots

We've been hearing a lot of rumors around Microsoft's latest OS update, Windows 8.1. Today, Paul Thurrott confirmed the Start button will be coming back.
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Best apps of the week: TempoRun, Poker Night 2, Tinder, and more

Looking for some new apps to fill up your phone or tablet with? Look no further, as we've collected the best apps of the week, both new and updates, all in one place.
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HP Envy 14 TouchSmart Ultrabook sneaks out with 3200 x 1800 display

The HP Envy 14 TouchSmart Ultrabook will start at $699, but it can be upgraded to a whopping 3,200 x 1,800 resolution display.

Microsoft intros Sculpt Comfort & Sculpt Mobile mice with dedicated Windows button

Microsoft is adding a bright blue dedicated Windows button to the brand new Sculpt Comfort Mouse, $39, and the Sculpt Mobile Mouse, $29.
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Acer Aspire R7: Everything you need to know

The Acer Aspire R7 is a laptop-tablet hybrid with a rotating display that can "float" above the keyboard. It is certainly unlike any notebook we've seen.
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Microsoft Windows 8 ad uses Siri to make fun of iPad

Siri is the star of a new ad featuring Apple's iPad....however, the ad happens to be for Windows 8 and is the work of Microsoft.
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Asus to finally release Transformer Book hybrid PC on May 21

Asus is finally unleashing the Transformer Book, a Windows 8 Ultrabook-tablet hybrid announced almost a year ago. It'll be available in the U.S. May 21.

Nokia’s interest in tablets continues, but it still isn’t ready to share anything with us

Speaking at the launch of the Lumia 925, Nokia's VP of design said the company is still interested in tablets, but isn't ready to share any details. Her comments add to several years of speculation regarding such a device.