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Black Friday online spending tops $1 billion for the first time ever

Black Friday online spending tops $1 billion for the first time ever
  • Posted November 26, 2012, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • This holiday season was expected to be the largest yet in terms of online spending and thus far, consumers haven’t disappointed. Black Friday e-commerce numbers have been tallied and once again, a new spending record has been set.

Weekend Open Forum: Share your plans for the long weekend

Weekend Open Forum: Share your plans for the long weekend
  • Posted November 23, 2012, 6:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in WOF
  • Thanksgiving officially marks the start of the holiday season in the U.S. and for many it’s a chance to visit family and stuff themselves with abundant food -- preferably Turkey and gravy.

Popular electronics: What are people buying?

Popular electronics: What are people buying?
  • Posted November 23, 2012, 5:30 PM by Julio Franco | Filed in Tech Deals, Industry News
  • The holiday shopping season has officially started in the US, with several outlets online and retail offering discounts of all kinds to lure consumers. Among some of our favorite stores that are offering Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals are Amazon, Target,…

Weekend Open Forum: What's on your Christmas wish list?

Weekend Open Forum: What
  • Posted November 9, 2012, 6:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in WOF
  • The holiday season is fast approaching and chances are some of you are already scrambling to find the perfect gift for that special person in your life -- including yourselves, of course. As usual, we’ll have our annual holiday gift…

AMD Catalyst 12.11 boosts speed, Radeon game bundle delights

AMD Catalyst 12.11 boosts speed, Radeon game bundle delights
  • Posted October 22, 2012, 6:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Hardware
  • If bad news from AMD recently left red team fans feeling a little blue, the chipmaker is offering two items which may help brighten their spirits: a new Catalyst driver which boasts significant improvements and an impressive holiday games bundle…

Target's holiday plans: Amazon price matching, QR codes, free Wi-Fi

Target
  • Posted October 17, 2012, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Following Best Buy's lead, Target has announced that it will match the prices of competitors through the holidays. In addition to matching the prices of rival brick-and-mortar chains such as Walmart, Best Buy and Toys R Us, Target's promotion caters to online shoppers who might...

Best Buy stores to match Amazon's prices through the holidays

Best Buy stores to match Amazon
  • Posted October 12, 2012, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, it would seem traditional brick and mortar operations anchored down by their expensive store fronts can't truly compete -- or can they? In what seems to be a daring game of commerce chicken, Best…

Microsoft to open 32 new "pop-up" stores before the holidays

Microsoft to open 32 new "pop-up" stores before the holidays
  • Posted September 11, 2012, 9:00 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Industry News
  • Today Microsoft announced its plan to open 32 holiday pop-up stores for consumers who prefer a more tangible shopping experience. These stores are called "pop-up" stores because they are temporary, strategic installments intended to give shoppers more options for purchasing…

Happy New Year & 2012's first tech poll

Happy New Year & 2012
  • Posted December 31, 2011, 8:29 PM by Julio Franco | Filed in WOF, TechSpot Weekly
  • Happy New Year everyone! This has been a great year in tech, though not necessarily the most exciting in the traditional sense of the PC industry that we've been watching for over a decade, 2011 has seen the biggest rise in mobile technology that is actually converging into that PC world...

TechSpot wishes you a Merry Christmas!

TechSpot wishes you a Merry Christmas!
  • Posted December 24, 2011, 1:51 PM by Julio Franco | Filed in TechSpot Weekly
  • On behalf of the TechSpot team I wish you, our readers a Merry Christmas. Our best wishes to you and your families these holidays! Thank you for your support and for being part of the TechSpot family.

Skype offers free Wi-Fi in airports, but not for Android

Skype offers free Wi-Fi in airports, but not for Android
  • Posted December 20, 2011, 4:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Software
  • In a display of Skype's holiday spirit, the company will be gifting travelers with one hour of free Wi-Fi access at over 50 major airports across the United States. The offer will begin on Dec 21 and last until Dec 27.

TechSpot Laptop Buying Guide: Holiday 2011 Update

  • Posted December 9, 2011, 3:48 AM by Julio Franco | Filed in TechSpot, Mobile Computing Breaking News
  • With the holiday shopping season in full swing it's time we give our Laptop Buying Guide one last pass before the year is over to make sure it's packing enough punch. Netbooks have lost their lure to simply become smaller, entry-level notebooks, while other categories are only seeing minor spec bumps. But if you are looking into the ultraportable market, a new breed of devices has emerged. Intel is pushing the Ultrabooks as thin and light systems with plenty of power, for now we're seeing a first generation of devices, with plenty more to come.

    Ultraportables Thin and light laptops balance portability, performance and battery life. Business Mid to high end components with an emphasis on durability, security and battery life.
    Desktop Replacements The most complete set of features, often forgo battery life and portability for extra horsepower. Gaming If mobility is a priority, there are some solid choices for gaming on the go.
    Budget-oriented A good blend of price and features, but slim form factors are not necessarily a priority.    

RIM drops BlackBerry PlayBook to $199 in time for the holidays

RIM drops BlackBerry PlayBook to $199 in time for the holidays
  • Posted November 21, 2011, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Research in Motion has announced via Twitter that they will be dropping the price of the BlackBerry PlayBook to $199 for a limited time. This is a significant price cut as the tablet originally launched with a $499 price tag…

TechSpot Holiday Gift Guide 2011

TechSpot Holiday Gift Guide 2011
  • Posted November 15, 2011, 10:15 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in TechSpot Breaking News
  • It’s mid-November already, the holidays are quickly approaching and like every year you want to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. If you are reading this, chances are someone on your list is a ‘techie’, gadget freak, or simply one who enjoys tinkering with the latest technology.

    Just like in previous years we’ve thoughtfully compiled a list of technology toys and gadgets from least to most expensive. Whether you’re looking to keep your spending in check or go all out and buy that big bad HDTV you've been gazing at, we hope you'll find this guide handy.

Holiday Guide: This Season's Hottest PC Games

Holiday Guide: This Season
  • Posted November 15, 2011, 2:15 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in TechSpot, Gaming Breaking News With Video
  • Twenty-eleven is coming to a rapid conclusion and game makers are preparing to cash in on the holiday season by unleashing some of the year's finest titles. Although some of our most anticipated games wound up being duds on some level, there's still hope for the tailgunners of 2011.

    In keeping with tradition, we've assembled a list of 16 PC games that should be on your radar for the frigid months ahead. Titles are ordered by their North American PC release date -- no earlier than September 15 and no later than December 31.

Weekend Open Forum: What's on your holiday agenda?

Weekend Open Forum: What
  • Posted November 4, 2011, 8:05 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in WOF
  • With frosty weather taunting the northern hemisphere, it's increasingly evident that the holidays are upon us. We've run various holiday-themed Weekend Open Forums in the past, asking what you want for Christmas and what you purchased during Black Friday. This…

Tablets of 2011: What to Look For (Holiday update)

Tablets of 2011: What to Look For (Holiday update)
  • Posted October 26, 2011, 11:25 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in TechSpot, Mobile Computing
  • Up until now the tablet market has been pretty much Apple's lonely playground. But while the company is not likely to lose its throne anytime soon, its dominance could face some challenges ahead with the arrival of Amazon's $199 Kindle Fire and the introduction of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

    We've compiled a comparative table with what we consider are the hottest tablets either currently available or announced so far. You should know that specs only paint part of the picture, so we've also included metascores from our Product Finder engine and review links to help you dig deeper and narrow down your next purchase.

Hottest PC Games for the 2010 Holiday Season

Hottest PC Games for the 2010 Holiday Season
  • Posted November 12, 2010, 3:29 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in TechSpot, Gaming Breaking News
  • This year’s holiday shopping season is looking to be a great one for PC gamers as game developers bring out their latest wares and graphics cards manufacturers battle it out to deliver the best performing piece of hardware on the market.

    With just a few weeks left before Christmas, it’s likely you or someone on your shopping list are already looking forward to spend some quality time indoors playing the hottest titles on your computer.

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