Why the “post-PC” era never happened
Ever get the impression you have been lied to?
In 2007 Steve Jobs announced that humanity had entered the “post PC era” and that the world would be completely mobile.
PC sales continue to decline
Particularly in the USA
Analysts at Gartner released data that showed PC sales continue to fall, although the outfit said there are some “causes for optimism”.
Qualcomm hints Snapdragon PCs are coming
Windows with no hint of x86
Qualcomm has dropped a huge hint that we will see ARM based PCs in the shops in the fourth quarter.
Compal to ship 40 million PCs this year
Ten per cent growth
It seems that there is some recovery in the PC market, according to manufacturer Compal.
Microsoft drops licencing fees for Windows 10
Cheaper than 2016
Microsoft has reduced the cost of Windows 10 licences for models to be launched in the middle of the year.
PC shipments slightly up in Western Europe
Doldrums time
A research note from IDC said that PC shipments in the EMEA region accounted for 16.1 million units in the second quarter of this year.
Intel likely to split asunder
A revel with a cause
The world and its dog knows that Intel is a spent force but now the word on the autobahn is that it’s likely to break into two bits.
Asustek expects to make a profit
Motherboard stands for comfort
You would expect everything in Asustek to be dire given that it makes notebooks, smartphones, tablets and desktops and these are dropping down the blackberry.
Dell will continue selling Windows 7
Not sure about this eight lark
Powercolor teases another custom HD 7970
Most probably PCS+ series