With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft will redo the plumbing of its mobile operating system to allow more diverse hardware and easier app development.
At last, Windows Phone will support multi-core processors, HD screen resolutions …
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10 Mac Apps that Need MacBook Pro Retina Support (and Pronto)
Yesterday the unthinkable happened: my local Apple Store got their mitts on a mid-grade MacBook Pro with Retina display they could actually sell. That’s right: Instead of putting it out on one of their tables with a security …
10 Cool Tech Twists for Any Summer Party
It’s summer — that means hot days, backyard barbecues and the gadgets, accessories and apps to help you enjoy it all.
10 Totally Awesome Gadget Gifts for Every Kind of Dad
I asked 10 very different dads, in all age ranges and personality types — from manly men to metro males — what would make a great gift.
10 Things You Should Tweet
There’s no magic formula for how to use Twitter to promote your business. But here are a few things to try.
A Brief History of Apple’s WWDC Keynotes, 1997-Present
At 1pm ET (10am PT) today I’ll be liveblogging Apple’s Worldwide Developer C0nference (WWDC) keynote, live from San Francisco’s Moscone West. You can join co-host Doug Aamoth and me at techland.com/wwdc12, and I hope you …
15 of the Best Games at E3 2012
E3 is the annual Mecca for the video game industry, where the biggest publishers show off their best upcoming games. Here are our 15 favorite games from the show.
12 Unique Computers, Tablets and Gadgets That Are Just Around the Bend
Here’s a glimpse at the next wave of computing – tablets, laptops, all-in-ones and the ever-blurring lines between them – plus a few other unique gadgets thrown in for good measure.
A Brief History of Tech Execs ‘Doubling Down’ On Things
In blackjack, to “double down” means to bet up to double your current wager in hopes of earning up to twice the rewards. But lately, tech executives have adopted their own loose definition, something along the lines of “we’re …
The 10 Best New Skyrim Mods for May 2012
Want a lantern you can wear at the hip? Bags and pouches that clip to every body part? Brighter outdoor lights? Cats, dogs or rabbits that’ll call you master? You’ll find all that and more in our pick of this month’s best new Skyrim mods
Future Smartphone Tech: 6 Advancements to Watch
Over the past few years, smartphones have made some incredible leaps and bounds in terms of hardware — to the point that it’s hard to imagine how the technology will continue to impress.
Still, there are a handful of new …
8 Ways Microsoft Will Tweak Windows 8
For the past few months, Microsoft has observed while techies dug into the Windows 8 “Consumer Preview“–in geek parlance, the beta. The result is several big changes to the operating system, many of which will appear in the …