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HP pays $425,000 to settle civil suit over defective batteries
- HP has agreed to pay $425,000 to resolve allegations that it knowingly failed to inform the US Consumer Product Safety Commission about defective lithium-ion batteries, as required by federal law. As is often the case, the faulty batteries were prone…
US PC shipments fall over 6% during holidays, Apple grew 18%
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US PC makers have witnessed the worst holiday quarter in a decade, according to IDC. The researcher recorded a 5.31% decline in worldwide shipments from the end of 2010, while US-specific shipments fell 6.71% in the same period. Overall, the global industry...
TechSpot CES 2012 in Pictures: Part 1
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The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show kicked off this week in Las Vegas and we've been hard at work bringing you the most prominent product launches and announcements through our daily news stream.
We've also been on the showfloor and attending several media events to get a sneak peak at some of the hottest tech gear heading to consumers this year. As it's become tradition, here's our own take on CES, in pictures...
HP Envy 14 Spectre is covered in glass, has NFC chip
- Following up on a mysterious teaser posted last week, HP has officially unveiled the Envy 14 Spectre at the Consumer Electronics Show in Last Vegas. Pitched as a "premium ultrabook", the 0.78 inches thick laptop features a stylish midnight black…
HP announces 27" all-in-one PC, Phoenix h9 gaming desktop
- Hewlett-Packard has announced two new desktop PCs ahead of CES 2012 -- where they'd likely be drowned in a sea of Ultrabook announcements. One of them is the Omni 27 all-in-one system, the company's first all-in-one model with a massive…
HP teases 14-inch Envy 'Spectre' Ultrabook
- With less than a week remaining until CES 2012 kicks off in Las Vegas, HP has started teasing what appears to be their second Ultrabook after the 13.3-inch Folio was revealed in November. Dubbed "Spectre", the video below gives away…
Back from the (Near) Dead: HP Envy 14 Review
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HP's 2011 Envy 14 picks up right where last year's model left off by beefing up the internals, adding modern connectivity options like USB 3.0 and DisplayPort and greatly improving the touchpad. The Envy has a strong resemblance to Apple's MacBook Pro which for the most part could be considered a good thing.
The latest version features the same gunmetal lid with an attractive etched pattern and a reflective HP logo on the back corner of the lid . Our evaluation system used to cost $1,079.99 but now you can get it for $899, making for an interesting proposition for this subtly well-crafted machine.
Weekend Open Forum: Biggest tech failures of 2011
- There are always valuable lessons to be learned from failures -- and boy has 2011 been a pedagogic year for some tech companies. Sony, for example, has no doubt learned about the importance of securing its network infrastructure, especially when…
HP TouchPad fire sale more smoke than fire
- HP launched one final liquidation sale on their discontinued HP TouchPad Sunday night to try and meet the incredible demand that the tablet generated from the original sale in August. But despite the bargain-basement pricing, many were still left unsatisfied.
HP keeps webOS alive as an open source project
- After months of uncertainty HP has finally come to a decision on the future of webOS: the operating system will live on as open source. Suddenly this weekend's final $99 TouchPad fire sale is looking more tempting. In a press release…
HP sued over LaserJet printer security flaw
- Last week researchers at Columbia University demonstrated a security flaw in certain Hewlett Packard LaserJet printers that, if exploited, could lead to them catching fire. The team also pointed out that the flaw might not be limited to just HP branded…
HP's $99 TouchPad fire-sale is back one last time
- In August, Hewlett Packard made the shocking announcement that it would halt its webOS projects and potentially exit the PC market by selling or spinning off its Personal Systems Group (PSG) division. Along with the news the company began a…
HP laser printer hack raises concern, millions vulnerable (updated)
- Researchers from Columbia University have demonstrated a security flaw found in, but perhaps not limited to, HP printers which can actually lead to fires. The exploit allows hackers to reprogram printers with custom firmware, giving the attacker full control of…
HP's CEO: Investors need to lower expectations while I reform company
- Hewlett Packard released its fourth quarter results yesterday, announcing a 91-percent drop in earnings as the embattled computer giant fights the blows dealt by its failed attempts to enter the tablet market and the ousting of its former CEO, Leo…
HP unveils $900 HP Folio ultrabook, refreshes Envy line
- HP officially joined the ultrabook fray today with the announcement of a 13.3-inch laptop dubbed the HP Folio. Keeping in line with Intel's requirements for the category, the device measures 0.7 inches at its thickest point and weighs 3.3 pounds,…
HP X7000 Wi-Fi Touch Mouse has dedicated Facebook button
- HP has quietly launched their X7000 Wi-Fi Touch Mouse, combining wireless connectivity and touch-sensitive technology into a slick looking pointer. The unique curved shape which arcs to the right, however, means left-handed users need not apply.
HP CEO still undecided on whether to jettison webOS
- Despite previous reports that Hewlett-Packard was nearing an announcement regarding the fate of its webOS operating system, chief executive Meg Whitman is still undecided. The computer giant was expected to make an announcement late yesterday evening.
HP releases 3D-equipped all-in-one PC, 23-inch 3D monitor
- HP has released a new all in one desktop PC equipped with a 3D-capable display and a built-in webcam that can shoot 3D images and video. Based on the 620 model released earlier, the 620 3D sports a 23-inch (1920…
HP unveils plans for low-power, ARM-based servers
- Computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard has announced plans to build servers utilizing low-energy processors licensed by ARM, making the servers cheaper to run than current alternatives.
HP planning Windows 8 tablets; webOS future uncertain
- HP is planning to release Windows 8 tablets once Microsoft launches their new operating system next year. This is good news for company faithful although HP’s WebOS mobile operating system remains in a state of uncertainty.
HP won't sell its PC business after all
- HP won't sell its PC business after all. The company finished evaluating strategic alternatives for its Personal Systems Group (PSG) today and decided that its customers, partners and shareholders would be best served if the unit remained at home. This…
HP's chief strategy and technology officer retires
- Hewlett-Packard's chief strategy and technology officer has announced his retirement this week, becoming the latest senior executive to leave the troubled company battling to rebuild its damaged credibility.
Rumor: Dell, HP working on Windows 8 tablets for Q3 2012
- Last week during the Dell World conference, CEO Michael Dell reiterated his support for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system as a tablet platform, stating that Dell would release a "wide range of products around Windows 8's release." Now, a report…
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