Windows 8.1 Preview goes live

Microsoft Corporation just announced the availability of the Windows 8.1 Preview at its developer-focused Build conference in San Francisco. 

At the demo, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer; Julie Larson-Green, corporate vice president of Windows; and other executives showed off the new OS. The focus was on personalization; increased functionality for businesses; new apps coming to Windows (Facebook, Flipboard, and NFL); search powered by Bing; and more.

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Acer's offerings at Computex 2013 include the Iconia W3 Windows 8 tablet

Acer made a couple of product announcements at the ongoing Computex 2013 in Taipei, including the 8-inch Iconia W3 tablet, next-gen Aspire S7 and S3, and an Aspire Z3 all-in-one. What can you expect in terms of specs?

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Video: Checking out the HP Envy Rove mobile multi-touch all-in-one PC

HP continues to innovate in the PC space with a new addition to its all-in-one PC line. The Envy Rove is a 20-inch multi-touch PC with the ability to be slanted in various angles  wiyh a slight pus or used flat on a desk for games. It also has its own battery so it can be moved around easily and used without wires. Sporting the latest Intel Core processors and be available in Canada in late July starting at $999.99.

Video: HP's new ProBook Line of notebooks for enterprise

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

New York: We were on hand for a quick demo of HP's business-focused ProBook line available in 13.3-17.3-inch variants and sporting thinner, lighter aluminum bodies, spillproof keyboard and a pleasing new design including a tool-less access to the notebook's battery, hard drive and RAM slots. The ProBook line will be available through the usual channels and on HP's website this May.