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Microsoft Surface Tablet May Soon Cease Being Made by Company, Says Acer Founder
Acer electronics found Stan Shih argued recently that with the upcoming release of Microsoft's Surface tablet, it is just a strategy of the company to initially bring out the Windows 8-run tablets, and then eventually leave from the tablet market once that has been accomplished.
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Microsoft Tablet: Surface Is No Threat to iPad, Analysts Say
Microsoft Corp's new tablet computers are no threat to Apple Inc's iPad, given the lack of enthusiasm among developers to create applications that run on the new Windows operating system, analysts said.
Adidas Shackles Sneakers Production Canceled Due to Consumer Outrage
After outpours of rage, Adidas canceled plans to mass produce and sell a pair of sneakers that have bright orange shackle-like ankle cuffs attached to them, realizing that consumers said they looked too much like a horrifying symbol of 19th century slavery.
"Breaking Dawn 2" Trailer: 10-Second Teaser Released for "The Twilight Saga" Finale (Video)
Summit Entertainment released a 10-second teaser for the release of their newest trailer for the final installment of their hit franchise in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2," out this November.
Eli Manning Stats: Super Bowl Champ Becomes Dunkin' Donuts Spokesperson
Super Bowl champion quarterback Eli Manning has been announced as spokesperson for Dunkin' Donuts as part of a three-year agreement to promote the brand in the New York City area through advertisements.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Survey Shows Consumers Want Bigger Screens for Next iPhone
As part of Apple's celebration of the fifth anniversary since the release of the first iPhone, on June 29th, electronics trade-in website Gazelle.com recently released survey results on how much the smartphone impacted the lives of consumers in the past few years.
Walgreens Locations: Company Will Spend $6.7 Billion on Alliance Boots Health Retailer
Walgreens announced that it will pay $6.7 billion in cash and stock for the purchase of European health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots, as part of their first international venture, said the Associated Press on Tuesday.
Microsoft Surface Tablet Unveiled, Set to Rival Apple's Popular iPad (Video)
Microsoft officially revealed its Surface tablet at an event on Monday, which will be the first tablet made by the brand that created the Windows operating system.
"The Dark Knight Rises" & Mountain Dew Launch New "Batman" Website, Premiere Tickets Giveaway
Mountain Dew announced that in conjunction with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, the upcoming release of "The Dark Knight Rises" will be promoted through DEWGothamCity.com.
Facebook Login: Company To Buy Face.com, A Facial-Recognition Startup
Facebook Inc said Monday it was buying Face.com, the company that now provides facial-recognition technology used by the world's largest social network to help users identify and tag photos.