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FPT is taking advantage of the smartphone development trend. FPT just released the Lenovo S920 – a smartphone featuring a 5.3-inch HD display, quad-core microprocessors, including 1GB of RAM. With the race on smartphone supremacy, can the new Lenovo mobile device beat the likes of Apple’s iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4?

Intel's (INTC) Haswell chips have changed the standards for portable computing. They offered incredible improvements, especially in speed and battery efficiency of laptops. The processors doubled their peak floating point throughout but Intel has a knack for bringing for surprising the industry. Their latest Skylake offering is a monster than will blow up standards once more.

Sony is getting serious with its mobile offerings giving the likes of Samsung and Apple a run for their money. Consumer reports from the UK indicate the Sony’s position in the market is improving, and Samsung is paying for that cost.

Analysts have been predicting that it is only a matter of time before Android expands to desktop computers. This is coming true as Hewlett-Packard (HP) just announced their Android-based desktop tablet. The colossal tablet/desktop running on Android is now happening.

Microsoft is working on a revolutionary smartphone that is not about speed and better HD display rather; it is focusing on a mobile device that can tell a person’s mood. The smartphone technology not only senses individual moods, but it can also automatically share it over different social networking sites.

Google’s lips remained sealed about the next generation Nexus also rumored to be Nexus 7.2 or Nexus 7 2. Speculations are high that Google will be releasing their next best tablet this month or sometime soon. The latest rumor on this tablet comes from an Asus customer representative. Reports indicate the rep dished out some interesting specs about the new Nexus 7.

From the time Samsung Galaxy Note hit stores, it has set the standards for smartphones and phablets alike. But the market is always full of surprises and some contenders are rising up to the challenge. With the pending release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, tech giants like Sony are stepping up. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra can put the Note 2 to shame according to announced specs.

Apple’s iPad 4 and the Google Nexus 10 have been leading the pack for tablets in the market. Despite the strong competition, these two managed to carve a niche on their one. But which tablet better suits a consumer? Looking at the pros and cons of both should help decide which tablet is apt for whom.

Intel's chief technology officer Justin Rattner has stepped down from his post because of his age. The company forbids any employer to be beyond 65 working still. Rattner will be on extended leave. Intel did not provide details about his return and to what his return will account for.

Google (GOOG) decided to turn off their Google Reader for good. The product previously helped people go through feeds from multiple sites in a snap. Reader compiles RSS feeds and delivers them according to the preferences of the users. Apparently, Google thought their Reader “was not good enough” and decided to kill the application once and for all.

Imagine a kid driving a Corvette around neighborhood – it will definitely make heads turn. The 2014 Corvette Replica can make any kid the envy of the entire neighborhood and all for a friendly price of $275.

The mobile industry has never been dull. Almost every other day, companies will come out with nw announcements and products. So far, Sony Mobile is putting out two highly anticipated phones on the market: the Sony Xperia Z Ultra and the highly speculated Sony i1 Honami camera-phone.

A few years can make a different especially in computers. Intel’s latest line of Haswell processors changed the way laptops and similar devices work. These processors made it possible to work with lighter and thinner computing devices – they can also last for more than half the day. Heralding a new era of technology, ultrabooks are now the standard for computers. Tech giants like Samsung and Asus are boosting their line to satisfy this increasing demand.

Microsoft announced the previous version for Windows 8.1 is now available. As the name implies, the Windows 8.1 is the upgraded version of the Windows 8 system. The company made a number of interface changes and upgraded applications to maximize user experience and generate more appreciation.

Intel is not just working on new chips to surprise both the computer and mobile phone industry – it is also investing on research for road safety. Recently, researchers from Intel are now focusing their attention on how drivers think. The company aims to gain more understanding on how drivers behave on the road and what can make roads safer.

Acer India has unleashed a series of Windows 8 devices all boasting of touch-enabled features. These devices have a slim design and offer dual functionalities for excellent computing experience. The launch of these tablet and touch plus notebook computers herald a new era of computing devices and experience.

Samsung is steadily proving that they own the top spot today when it comes to smartphones. According to the first quarter (Jan-March) sales of 203, Samsung is the leading smartphone maker in India. Apple is still in the top ranks - the company remains to be at the top 5 for profits made.

Acer is stepping up their game releasing as many new laptop and tablet offerings as with top competitors like Samsung and Asus. Dating back to the Computex 2013, the company has been working double time introducing several products to the market in just a short span of time – Acer Aspire P3, R7 and Iconia W3.

Sharp is bringing Ultra HDTV at a more affordable value. The company just unveiled their 70-inch THX-Certified Ultra HDTV. The HDTV starts at $8,000 – it may seem much for a television but this is actually just a fraction of what has been quoted for a futuristic TV as such. The new THX Ultra HDTV from Sharp delivers four times more resolution than the average garden-variety HDTV.

Google Nexus 7, a device manufactured under Asus, gave the market one of the best surprises yet. Released just July of last year, it took the industry by storm. Rumor has it that the next installment of the Nexus series will come out this July.

Plugging ultrabooks, tablets and smartphones in USB ports and power outlets will become a thing of the past as Intel ventures into wireless charging. Intel wants to cut the cable soon and allow users to wirelessly charge devices through Intel-powered computing devices especially laptops.

Samsung Galaxy Tab is expected to hit stores in July. With the specs and pricing released, the market is torn whether the new tablet is something to be excited about or not.

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z delivers exceptional features combining the appeal of tablets and smartphones into one. While many tablets and smartphones decided to tinker with updates and slight upgrades, the Xperia Z Tablet takes things to a whole new level.

Acer is gearing up for the release of Apple’s iPad Mini 2. To compete against Apple’s latest tablet offering, Acer just revealed their Iconia W3. It is an 8.1-inch tablet that will go head to head not just with the iPad Mini 2 but with other 8-inch tablets soon to hit stores in the third quarter.

Lenovo is boosting its line of products especially their touch series with the new Lenovo Miix. Apart from their group of touch-enabled laptops running on Windows 8, Lenovo introduces a slimmer and more portable version through the Miix.

iPad Mini was successful in its own turf. The small display but similar capacities to the standard tablet or laptop make it a runaway success for most face offs. It is also the main driving factor behind tech companies shifting their attention to 8-inch tablets. With the pending release of the iPad Mini 2, companies like Asus, Acer and Samsung are gearing up to boost their 8-inch lineups and compete.

Intel has been making waves since it released the 4th generation processor Haswell. Nearly every ultrabook and portable computer out on the market is running on Haswell. As the chip giant continues to emphasize its dominance over processors and computing devices, Intel is not stopping. The company intends to release more upgrades and new products throughout the coming period. This September, two new processors will hit the market.

Samsung is trying their luck outside their Galaxy Tablet line. With the release of the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, the pressure is on the tech giant to come up with a Windows-Android hybrid. An ultrabook that runs on both Windows and Android operating systems caters to more users and joins the new generation of laptops transforming computing.

Apple's infamous assistant went through an upgrade and it’s an update that may mean the life and death for a person. Siri can now respond to suicidal statements providing preventive statements and measures that can just save a person’s life.