NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Swings Up On Speculation of Nvidia Shield Tegra X1 Tablet- NYSE:TSL, NASDAQ:SCTY

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) [Detail Analytic Report] slightly up in early trading session on Monday as the speculated Nvidia Shield Tegra X1 tablet, which was earlier had a leaked release date for March 2015, has now supposedly gone through the GFXBench benchmark test, unveiling partial specifications. According to the GFXBench listing, Nvidia Shield Tegra X1 tablet features an 8-inch full-HD resolution display and is powered by firm's octa-core Nvidia Tegra X1 processor only 4 Cortex-A57 cores listed, clocked at 1.9GHz, and clubbed with 3GB RAM and Nvidia Tegra X 1 GPU.

NVIDIA revealed its Nvidia Tegra X1 processor in January 2015 during CES 2015. It contained an 8-core 64-bit CPU and a 256-core Maxwell-based GPU and was claimed to be the first mobile chip to deliver a teraflop of processing power. Last week, Nvidia re-released its Nvidia Shield tablet as the Shield Tablet K1 priced at $199. Nvidia Shield tablet was launched in 2014 but was recently recalled in the US after the firm found the battery in the device can overheat, posing a potential fire hazard.

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) [Detail Analytic Report] announced its first loss since 2013 after settling a legal dispute with Solyndra LLC, another solar manufacturer that went out of business 4 years earlier. The firm put aside funds in the Q3 to cover a $45 million settlement with Solyndra LLC, resolving a long-running dispute. Trina Solar reported that dispute led to a net loss of $20 million for the period. Analysts were anticipating earnings of $31.9 million, the average of estimates, Bloomberg reported.

Jifan Gao, Chief Executive Officer stated that the firm agreed to the settlement on November 17 to avoid a burdensome and protracted lawsuit. Solyndra sued the firm and other Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers in 2012 accusing antitrust claims. Solyndra withdrew operations and fired most of its 1,100 workers in August 2011. It had received a $535 million loan guarantee from the US Energy Department before filing for bankruptcy, and its failure made the firm a talking point for Republican politicians to criticize President Barack Obama's attempts to subsidize renewable energy.

Trina announced its first loss since the Q2 of 2013, 24 cents an American depositary receipt versus profit of $11.5 million, or 14 cents, a year ago. Excluding the Solyndra provision and other items, the firm declared its income of $18.3 million, or 21 cents an ADR, missed the 28 cent average of analysts' estimates, according to Bloomberg.

SolarCity Corporation (NASDAQ:SCTY) [Detail Analytic Report] unveiled that the firm has promoted Tanguy Serra, Chief Operations Officer to the new role of President, reporting directly to Lyndon Rive, CEO of SolarCity. The firm also reported that Brad Buss, CFO of the firm intends to step down in 2016. Buss will remain as CFO through the completion of SolarCity's financial reporting for the fiscal year 2015 anticipated in early February and will remain in an advisory role until later in next year to ensure a smooth transition.

Serra will remain to oversee SolarCity's operations in his new position, and has assumed management of the firm's structured finance, asset management and investor relations organizations. The firm's global finance and accounting organizations will continue to report to Buss until his departure in February.

Rive stated that Tanguy has a rare combination of experience in solar operations and finance, and he has a unique understanding of finance and operations at the firm. As COO, Tanguy has significantly cut the cost of their operations while maintaining strong growth, and his increased responsibilities as President will put him in a position to accelerate those trends. Brad has been instrumental in enhancing their controls and processes, building a strong team and extending their structured finance engine. When they asked Brad to come out of retirement and join SolarCity they knew they wouldn't be able to keep him forever, and they're thankful for everything he's done.

Source: NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Swings Up On Speculation of Nvidia Shield Tegra X1 Tablet- NYSE:TSL, NASDAQ:SCTY

Nvidia Shield Tablet X1 benchmark listing shows some specs

It was way back in February this year that we first reported on rumors of a successor to the original Nvidia Shield Tablet. It was tipped to carry the Tegra X1 chipset and it looked as though the slate would release in the next few months. The new tablet hasn't arrived yet, but now the Nvidia Shield Tablet X1 has been spotted in benchmarking and this has revealed some specs for the device.

The Nvidia Shield Tablet has received plenty of admiration, especially from those who enjoy gaming. Therefore there's likely to be a lot of interest in a successor to the device, and now it looks as though a release is drawing closer. The original version is equipped with a Tegra K1 chipset and has since been renamed as the Shield Tablet K1. Therefore it's no surprise to see a prototype successor with the Tegra X1 chip named as the Nvidia Shield Tablet X1.

The upcoming slate has made an appearance on GFXBench and this shows a few of the specifications. The Nvidia Shield Tablet X1 is listed as having the Tegra X1 chip, although peculiarly only the four Cortex A-57 cores are acknowledged while there should also be four Cortex A-53 cores. We'll assume that's a blip in the listing as this can happen in benchmarks.

Other Shield Tablet X1 specs revealed are an 8-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Connectivity options of WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS are also shown, along with the fact that it's running the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. The display therefore remains the same as for the original Shield Tablet, but there's more RAM.

Once we start seeing sightings of benchmark leaks we usually start seeing new devices turn up for certification processes, so we can expect further news on the tablet soon. Are you keen to hear more about the upcoming Nvidia Shield Tablet X1? What else is on your own wish list for this device?

Source: GFXBenchVia: GSMArena

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iPad Air 3 Latest News, Specs and Release Date: iPad Air 3 Brings In More Advance Technology, Find Out When iPad Air 3 will be Release

It is really hard to replace something irreplaceable, as in the case of the near perfect iPad Air 2 which many considers as the best tablet available in the market and something worth investing. With most of the advance technology integrated, iPad Air 2 solidifies Apple's hold as the number one manufacturer of tablet amongst all competition.

In fact, iPad Air 2 has been one of the leading searches this coming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales where people are seeking to find the best deal which could land them in owning Apple's iPad Air 2. And the fact that getting between $80 and $175 off depending on the storage [source: BGR.com], it's sure a good time to get one this Thanksgiving day.

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iPad Air 3 Specifications

As Tech News Today pointed out, key features on iPad Air 3 includes a pseudo-4K display with a 9.7-inch screen and an ultra HD display resolution of 2334 x 3112 pixels. Power by the latest processor of Apple, it will be integrated with an Apple A9 which is a 64-bit ARM based system-on-chip (SoC) and believed to have 70% more CPU performance and 90% more graphics performance than Apple A8 [source: Wikipedia.org]

The rear camera of iPad Air 3 reportedly has the same 8-megapixel though the front-facing camera now touts a 2-megapixel shot. Tech News Today also believed that iPad Air 3 will have 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage capacities though reports from other websites reveal that Apple might only release iPad Air 3 in two or three different storage capacities.

Christian Today reported that iPad Air 3 will be thinner than its predecessor though there has yet to have factual numbers to support this claim.

iPad Air 3 Release Date

There are lots of conflicting details about iPad Air 3 release date. International Business Times reported that "Chinese publication MyDrivers anticipated a possible launch of iPad Air 3 in March 2016. However, another report in stated that new ultra-thin tablet will not see the daylight before summer or autumn 2016."

Website ITPro.co.uk has a different take - Over the past few years, Apple has been consistent in launching a new iPad in Autumn, giving the company a good run-up to the Christmas period. The site added, "It is now thought, therefore, that the iPad Air 3 will launch in September 2016."

We'll bring you more information about iPad Air 3 once it becomes available.

Source: iPad Air 3 Latest News, Specs and Release Date: iPad Air 3 Brings In More Advance Technology, Find Out When iPad Air 3 will be Release

IGN's UK Black Friday Deals

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The tastiest gaming bargains, served hot and fresh. By IGN Staff

The countdown to Black Friday is over - Black Friday is officially LIVE!!! Take advantage of Black Friday here at IGN.

GAME have excellent bundle deals on consoles.

Rakuten have 10% off EVERYTHING using code BLACK10.

CDKeys have 10% off select products using code CDKEYSBLACK10.

Note: We will be updating this article with the hottest deals throughout the day and week, so keep it bookmarked to get some great bargains.

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Zavvi also have an excellent offer at the moment which includes the Xbox One 500GB With FIFA 16, Halo 5, Forza 6, Rise of the Tomb Raider is £319.99 at Zavvi.

Rakuten ShopTo have the editor's pick for a PS4 Bundle this Black Friday. Get Sony PlayStation 4 500GB with Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and FIFA 16 for £236.70.

Nintendo Wii U 32GB Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon for £229.99 at Amazon.

Amazon Black Friday Deal of the Days!

Amazon Lightning Deals. These are time and quantity limited so be very quick at the times stated!

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Sign up to a 1 month free trial for Amazon Prime here to get free next day delivery over the Black Friday Period.

Amazon Fire TV Stick which allows you to stream Netflix, Plex, Vevo and a host of other apps is £24.99 today!

Amazon Fire Tablet has reduced for Black Friday to £34.99! Amazing value.

Charge your phone on the go with this exclusive offer to our IGN readers for a Lumsing 13400MAh Power Bank which is enough to charge your smartphone 6-7 times over. Use code IGNDEAL4 to get a FREE 2 port wall charger.

Apple iPad mini 2, 7.9", Wi-Fi, 16GB, Space Grey is £189.00 at John Lewis.

Apple iPhone 6S 64GB, unlimited calls, unlimited texts and 6GB of 4G data is £31.00 a month. Take £125.00 off the handset price using code BLACKFRI6S making it only £100 for the phone.

Over 24 months, this will cost you £844.00 - amazing deal as the phone itself retails for £619.00.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is £27.99 at Zavvi. Incredible price for a newly released game.

12 Months Xbox Live (Xbox One/Xbox 360) is £18.89 at CDKeys when you use code CDKEYSBLACK10 at checkout.

Fallout 4 on PC is £25.91 at CDKeys when you use code CDKEYSBLACK10 at checkout.

Fallout 4 is receiving critical acclaim throughout the industry. IGN has scored it "Amazing" with a 9.5/10 rating. Order via Amazon and get it for next day delivery.

All-New Kindle Paperwhite Kindle is £79.99 at Amazon.

GTA V is £29.99 today on Amazon.

GOOGLE Google Chromecast Bundle x2 with £40 Google Play Credit is £49.00 at Currys.

Motorola Moto X Play Smartphone is £199.99 at Amazon.

FIFA 16 is £24.99 on PS4 at Argos.

FIFA 16 is £20.69 at CDKeys, when you use code CDKEYSBLACK10 This is in the form of a digital code which you'll be able to enter via your Xbox One.

Until Dawn is £18.49 at Argos.

DualShock 4 Controllers are £34.85 at ShopTo.

Argos have PS4 Controllers at £34.99 if you want to click and collect from your local store.

Sennheiser HD598 Special Edition Over-Ear Headphones is £75.00 on Amazon.

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Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is £22.00 at Tesco.

BOSE SoundTrue AE Headphones - White is £64.95 at Currys.

Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld Console in silver and black with Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros. and Mario Golf: World Tour for £99.99 on Amazon.

WWE 2K16 is £15.99 on Argos eBay.

SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB SSD up to 520 MB/s is an amazing price at £39.99 on Amazon.

Lenovo IdeaPad 100s Laptop, Intel Core Atom, 2GB RAM, 32GB, 11" is £99.95 at John Lewis.

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Forza Motorsport 6 + Subaru WRXSTi (car) ShopTo Exclusive DLC is £27.85.

Linx 7 Windows Tablet with MS Office 365 is £39.99 on Laptops Direct eBay. Incredible value.

Pokemon Y is £20.00 for Nintendo 3DS on Amazon.

£50 iTunes Gift Card for £40.84 when you Facebook Like for a 5% discount code.

Transformers Devastation is £19.99 on Simply Games.

Guitar Hero Live 2 Guitar (Amazon Exclusive) is £74.99.

Bush 50 Inch 4K Ultra HD Freeview HD LED TV is £399.99 at Argos eBay.

Star Wars: Battlefront is £37.85 on PS4 today at Simply Games.

Amazon Fire Phone 32GB is £94.98 at Laptops Direct.

PEBBLE Smartwatch is an amazing £49.00 at Currys.

3DS XL Blue + Black + Pokemon X is £99 at Tesco.

Sony PlayStation Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0 is £49.00 on Amazon. You can use this headset with your PS3, PS4 and PS Vita.

An amazing looking controller for Xbox One is the Special Edition Lunar White Edition. This is £42.85 at ShopTo.

Just Cause 3 (Day 1 Edition) is available for preorder for PS4 and Xbox One for only £31.99 at Zavvi. The Xbox One version also includes a full download of Just Cause 2.

Logitech Driving Force G29 Racing Wheel for PS4 is £179.99 at Currys.

Playstation TV is £29.85 at ShopTo.

Football Manager 2016 is £22.91 at Instant Gaming.

3DS XL Red/Black with Pokemon Y is £99.99 at GAME.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate (PC) - £15.67 with Facebook Like to get 5% off.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III was recently released and Instant Gaming has it for £21.35. Be sure to check out our review here.

Middle - Earth: Shadow of Mordor GOTY Edition is £19.99 at Base.

Ratchet and Clank is due for release in 2016 and the cheapest place to pre order is Gamestop for £24.97.

PS 12 Months + £5 PSN top up for £35.99 at ShopTo.

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Nvidia Shield Tablet X1 benchmark listing shows some specs

It was way back in February this year that we first reported on rumors of a successor to the original Nvidia Shield Tablet. It was tipped to carry the Tegra X1 chipset and it looked as though the slate would release in the next few months. The new tablet hasn't arrived yet, but now the Nvidia Shield Tablet X1 has been spotted in benchmarking and this has revealed some specs for the device.

The Nvidia Shield Tablet has received plenty of admiration, especially from those who enjoy gaming. Therefore there's likely to be a lot of interest in a successor to the device, and now it looks as though a release is drawing closer. The original version is equipped with a Tegra K1 chipset and has since been renamed as the Shield Tablet K1. Therefore it's no surprise to see a prototype successor with the Tegra X1 chip named as the Nvidia Shield Tablet X1.

The upcoming slate has made an appearance on GFXBench and this shows a few of the specifications. The Nvidia Shield Tablet X1 is listed as having the Tegra X1 chip, although peculiarly only the four Cortex A-57 cores are acknowledged while there should also be four Cortex A-53 cores. We'll assume that's a blip in the listing as this can happen in benchmarks.

Other Shield Tablet X1 specs revealed are an 8-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Connectivity options of WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS are also shown, along with the fact that it's running the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. The display therefore remains the same as for the original Shield Tablet, but there's more RAM.

Once we start seeing sightings of benchmark leaks we usually start seeing new devices turn up for certification processes, so we can expect further news on the tablet soon. Are you keen to hear more about the upcoming Nvidia Shield Tablet X1? What else is on your own wish list for this device?

Source: GFXBenchVia: GSMArena

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9 iPad Pro Release Date Tips

25 November 2015Gold struggles near 6-year low on impending US rate hikeFresnillo, which operates mines in Mexico, declined 0.3%, extending losses for the year to 9.4%. The US dollar bought 122.81 Japanese yen, lower than 122.88 yen of the previous session.

25 November 2015Modi leaves Singapore for IndiaHe also spoke of the potential of his pet projects like Digital India, Skill India and Start-up India Campaign. The prime minister also urged the world to speak in one voice against terrorism.

25 November 2015Hollande presses Obama on Russia cooperation in IS fightObama said hopefully this is a moment when all parties can "step back" to determine "how their interests are best served". The sit-down comes less than two weeks after the Islamic State group launched a series of deadly attacks in Paris .

25 November 2015Packers vs. Bears Point SpreadThat's a typical play that they run down there, and we were playing for that and they threw a corner-post on us for the touchdown. Sunday's game was televised to most of the nation on Fox. "That's the most disappointing thing, but it's a team that's learning".

25 November 2015Arsenal fall to West Brom"There's been games here this year where we've been disappointed because we've lost". We have to regroup and continue working'.

25 November 2015Unauthorized Friday Night Lights Musical Will Clear Your Eyes and Fill YourGet ready to sing "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose" at the top of your lungs: Friday Night Lights is becoming a musical. Imagine all the ridiculous set pieces that can be put together: Landry's Christian Speed Metal band can truly shine.

25 November 2015Fatal Crash on U.S. Highway 212 Slows Traffic Near ChanhassenTwo men identified by the patrol as James Gildea, of Glencoe, Minn., and Ryan Miller, of Winstead, Minn., were injured. She loved to compete, but she also loved her dolls and playing with her cousins", Boatwright said.

25 November 2015Canadian government to accept gay Syrian refugeesSaskatoon resettlement groups are revving up as Canada gets ready to accept 10,000 refugees before the end of the year. The bulk of the refugees who will eventually come to Canada - about 16,000 - will be resettled in Ontario and Quebec.

25 November 2015Bindi Irwin And Derek Hough Win 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 21All three stars danced a 24-hour fusion challenge to win over the judges, and yep - each of them earned a near perfect score . The teenager's journey on the show was filled with emotions as she dedicated her proud moments to her late father.

25 November 2015Gunfire, clashes with Israeli troops leave two Palestinians deadThe military said a Palestinian was shot after he grabbed a soldier's gun at a protest where Palestinians threw fire bombs. Troops then fired rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the protesters, the military said.

Source: 9 iPad Pro Release Date Tips

BlueOcean NutraSciences Announces First Purchase Orders from Amazon for Pure Polar Omega-3 Shrimp Oil Products

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 24, 2015) - BlueOcean NutraSciences (TSX VENTURE:BOC) ("BlueOcean" or the "Company") is a nutraceutical Company focused on developing specialty oils and Extended Release (XR) Omega-3 tablets from shrimp, fish, krill and algae oil for Health and Wellness markets. BOC is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Pure Polar Labs Inc., has received its first wholesale purchase orders for Pure Polar Regular Strength and Double Strength Omega-3 Shrimp Oil products from Amazon, the World's largest e-retailer. Regular Strength is available now at Amazon.com while Double Strength should be available on-line at Amazon next week.

Amazon is now also the largest e-retailer of dietary supplements according to a report by Wells Fargo. Of surveyed supplements purchasers, 7% said they bought supplements directly from Amazon. A report published by GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA) in May 2015 showed the top Omega-3 brands on Amazon generate an average of $1.5 million in annual sales from nearly 35,000 bottles sold through Amazon alone.

Pure Polar™ Omega-3 Shrimp Oil formulations are competing in the Omega-3 supplements category online at Amazon.com. Pure Polar™'s key product advantages over Omega-3 krill oil competitors are that they contain over two times more Omega-3 EPA & DHA and 10 times more astaxanthin than typical retail Omega-3 krill oil brands, and contain phospholipids like krill for better absorption of Omega-3s versus Omega-3 fish oil brands. By being price competitive with krill, Pure Polar™ offers consumers more value with a more complete Omega-3 supplement for the maintenance of good health.

In Q1 2016, Pure Polar Labs Inc. intends to launch a Triple Strength and Super Strength Pure Polar Omega-3 Shrimp Oil gel cap, and a Pure Polar Extended Release Omega-3 Fish Oil tablet. Pure Polar Labs also intends to launch a line of shrimp oils targeted at the high value and rapidly growing natural astaxanthin supplement market. These shrimp oils will contain high levels of natural astaxanthin including phospholipids and Omega-3s, and will be branded as an "Astaxanthin Shrimp Oil" product line.

About BlueOcean NutraSciences:

BlueOcean NutraSciences Inc. is a Canadian listed public Company (TSX VENTURE:BOC) that is focused on developing sustainable, specialty nutraceutical oil products targeted at the rapidly growing Natural Astaxanthin, Omega-3 and Algal oil health and wellness markets. BlueOcean's bulk shrimp oils contain high levels of naturally occurring astaxanthin, phospholipids, and Omega-3 EPA and DHA. Northern and Pacific AstaShrimp™ bulk oils are targeted at the high value and rapidly growing natural astaxanthin and phospholipid Omega-3 markets.

BlueOcean and its JV partner, CMAX technologies, have developed a process to convert shrimp, krill, algae and other fish oils into Extended Release Tablets. BlueOcean owns 50% of the participating and voting rights in 2453969 Ontario Inc., a joint venture with CMAX Technologies that has developed the extended release Omega-3/astaxanthintablets. 2453969 Ontario Inc. also has a 66.7% ownership in Pure Polar Labs Inc., a Nevada company that sells Omega-3 and astaxanthin retail products under the brand Pure Polar.

BlueOcean's Pure Polar™ Omega-3 Shrimp Oil formulations contain over two times more Omega-3 EPA & DHA and 10 times more astaxanthin than typical retail krill oil brands, and contain phospholipids for better absorption of Omega-3s. Product details and ordering can be found at: www.purepolarshrimp.com and a number of online retail stores including Amazon.com.

Forward Looking Statements: BlueOcean

This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on BlueOcean's expectations, estimates and projections regarding its business and the economic environment in which it operates. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. Statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them publicly to reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances, unless otherwise required to do so by law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Source: BlueOcean NutraSciences Announces First Purchase Orders from Amazon for Pure Polar Omega-3 Shrimp Oil Products

Tablet Report: Windows Fast Becoming a Premium OS

While Apple continues to dominate the tablet market in every way, shape, and form, a new report by Strategy Analytics predicts that Windows tablet shipments will increase 120 percent by 2019 and hit 49 million units shipped. The major reason for the bump in shipments, the firm said, is the fact that the Windows OS is finally hitting its stride.

"As the enterprise market becomes increasingly open to the wide scale deployment of Tablet platforms, Microsoft has a key advantage in that its operating systems are found on the vast majority of PC and servers within the enterprise, potentially providing a smoother integration of Tablets using the Windows OS into the enterprise," Tablet & Touchscreen Strategies Research Director Peter King said in a statement. "Most, if not all, major vendors will have high to premium tier Windows Tablet offerings by the end of 2016 to address prosumers and enterprise currently served by Microsoft's Surface Pro line."

Here are some of the key findings from the Strategy Analytics report:

Android and iOS competitors will not stand still as Windows gains in popularity. Black Friday deals are knocking off at least $100 from iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and LG G Pads, among many other deals around the industry. Furthermore, Apple has strengthened its position among enterprise and prosumer users with the iPad Pro release this month, opening the Tablet market to even greater penetration of higher-tier prosumers, creatives/artists, and enterprise users.

Windows Tablets will have a more balanced approach than Android's mass market, low cost appeal, but will nevertheless produce many millions of sub-$150 wholesale ASP Tablets, contributing to growing market share.

Going forward, the success of 2-in-1 Tablets like the Asus T100, Acer Switch, and the Lenovo Miix 700 and professional grade Slate Tablets like the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4 will introduce more stability for overall ASPs, and providing a path for many Tablet vendors to reap higher profit margins. Premium price tier Tablets will play an important role in the market, particularly in the enterprise market and as PC replacements in general.

"Windows Tablet market share has dwindled in the mid-single digit range for the last few years but Windows devices now run the gamut from 2-in-1 Tablets from E-Fun in the US starting at $139 retail, to Microsoft's Surface Book starting at $1499 retail," added Eric Smith, senior analyst at Tablet & Touchscreen Strategies. "Power, graphics, and functionality aside, Windows 10 provides a stable base from which the ecosystem can grow and we are entering a world where Windows Tablets take significant market share from Android Tablets on the low end and compete head-to-head with iPad in the high and premium segments."

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Let’s Get Small – The RCA 7″ Voyager II Tablet

Fifty bucks can buy morning coffee for all your cube-mates, an ugly sweater for your holiday party, hell, even a budget-priced new console release, and now, thanks to RCA, it can also buy a fully functional 7″ Android tablet.

Skeptical? Of course you are. Unless you're a diehard fan who only pays top dollar for the latest Nexus or Galaxy, you've likely been burned by barebones tablets before. With that in mind, let's take a look at what RCA's Voyager offers for its positively paltry price.

Overall, the Voyager II is a decent looking piece of kit. While the back of the system's casing, with its rigid plastic and single speaker pass-through, feels a tad sketchy, it does offer a number of color options, which is nice if you're looking to pick up multiple tablets for various family members. More importantly, its 7″ touchscreen offers a lovely 1024 x 600 display that's also nice and responsive.

Under the hood, the Voyager II sports a 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor, which manages to keep up nicely despite its single GB of DDR Ram. I generally used my review unit for light reading–okay, mostly comics–and your standard email and web browsing. Still, to my surprise it did hold its on in the gaming department, even with more resource intensive titles like Shadowrun Returns and its sequel, Dragonfall.

Multimedia was a bit of a mixed bag, with video quality in apps like YouTube and Netflix appearing universally solid, though sullied slightly by the tablet's tinny, insufficient speaker. I do give the Voyager extra points for including physical volume buttons (as opposed to limiting you solely to finicky virtual controls), but you'll definitely want to use headphones for your listening pleasure.

This little RCA tablet is Google-certified, which means you have a myriad of Google Play apps at your disposal–as opposed to Amazon's similarly-priced Kindle equivalent, which primarily ties you to Amazon's own app marketplace. It runs Lollipop (5.0) and supports Bluetooth (4.0), which, while not exactly bleeding edge, seems more than acceptable in such a low-priced system.

Still, despite being impressed overall, I do have a couple of gripes. The Voyager's front-facing 1MP camera, for example, is all but useless in not only dim light but often indoors as well. I understand that cameras are standard on pretty much all touchscreen devices at this point, but I'd have preferred no camera at all to one with such obviously limited functionality.

My only major complaint, though, concerns storage. My review unit came with slim 8GB onboard, but I wasn't particularly concerned due to the inclusion of a MicroSD expansion slot. The tablet recognized and mounted every card I put in it, and even let me set this extra space as the default storage location. Sadly, I quickly discovered that removable storage only works for files (and not app installations) on the RCA Voyager II.

But, even with that caveat, I'm inclined to recommend the device for those looking for an affordable but still functional tablet for kids or easy on-the-go use. Why? Well, currently Wal-Mart is offering the 7″ Voyager II 8GB model for an unbelievable $35, with its 16GB big brother still coming in under the magic $50 price point. While it's neither a speed demon nor a workhorse, this RCA tablet offers an impressive amount of functionality–especially at those prices.

With the holidays coming up, you're likely in the market for some budget-friendly tech, and the Voyager II definitely fits the bill for young (or even older) users in need of a reliable tablet. Or maybe, like me, you're just looking for a perfectly portable way to enjoy your Comixology or Marvel Unlimited collection in a nicely unobtrusive footprint–in which case the diminutive RCA Voyager II 7″ tablet is a perfect fit.

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iPad Pro Users Reporting Screen Freeze Problems

Just one week after the release of the iPad Pro, it seems that owners of the device are already experiencing problems. This is the sort of teething trouble that can be anticipated with any new form of consumer electronics, but it is nonetheless frustrating for both Apple and purchases of the device.

iPad Pro screen freeze

The problem which has been discussed on such forums as Reddit and the Apple Support Communities website relates to the screen of the device. When consumers plug in their iPad Pro tablets, numerous units are becoming unresponsive, and cannot be operated without a hard reset in order to turn them back on. This seems to be a charger-related issue, as if the charger is not immediately removed it seems that the screen of the iPad Pro goes black.

Often the battle with consumer electronics faults is encouraging the manufacturer to concede that there is a problem, and this has now been achieved. Apple has acknowledged that there is indeed a fault with the iPad Pro display, and technicians from the corporation are investigating the issue. It is hoped that there will be a solution to the problem in due course, but in the meantime Apple has at least released a workaround.

On the support website of the consumer electronics giant, Apple has posted instructions on how to deal with this problem. Apple describes the issue with the iPad brown as unit failing to "respond when you press buttons or tap on the screen, and the screen is black." Apple suggests forcing a reset of the tablets by "pressing and holding both the Sleep / Wake and Home buttons for at least ten seconds, until you see the Apple logo." This will be considered a frustrating solution by many users, as it naturally doesn't really address the source of the problem.

All models affected

According to anecdotal evidence, both the 32 GB and 128 GB models of the iPad Pro are affected by this issue. This covers both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of the tablet running on iOS 9.1, and it seems that there is no version of the iPad Pro that is immune from difficulties. Apple could certainly have done without this problem, considering that the iPad Pro only launched just over a week ago, but the consumer electronics giant is likely to find a solution to the problem fairly quickly.

The iPad Pro was rumored for over a year prior to its eventual arrival on the marketplace, and it is a critical device for Apple considering that it occupies a unique place in the market. The iPad Pro is viewed as a productivity device to rival desktop computers, hence the Pro part of its name intended to indicate its suitability for professional people and businesses.

This larger iPad is intended to make multitasking viable for tablet computers, providing the ability to run two pieces of software side-by-side. This was a new concept for the iPad series; a tablet device that enables consumers to be productive as well as consuming content. With Apple having already promised the city that it would attempt to create new product niches, it seems that the iPad Pro neatly fits into this category. Sales of the device will be extremely important for Apple going forward, and thus the corporation would wish to avoid as much bad publicity as possible with regard to this screen issue.

Although the display problem for the iPad Pro is somewhat irksome for Apple, it is certainly not the first time that the consumer electronics giant has experienced major difficulties with one of its product lines. Even casual followers of the smartphone marketplace will remember Bendgate, which generated major headlines last year. This passed without having a seriously detrimental impact on the iPhone range, so Apple will hope that this pattern is repeated with 'screengate'.

Meanwhile, the early days of the iPad Pro have seen the device received pretty well by consumers and the critical community alike. Perhaps the greatest achievement of Apple with the iPad Pro is to ensure that this extremely powerful device weighs roughly the same amount as the original iPad, despite being significantly larger. At just 713 g, the iPad Pro feels extremely light for its size, and is already considered one of the coolest devices that Apple has ever released.

Screen strengths

One aspect of the device that has been particularly strongly praised, and perhaps a surprising one considering the nature of tablet computers, is the quad-speaker system included in the iPad Pro. With Apple having placed a speaker in each corner of the iPad Pro unit, it is possible for the tablet to automatically emit stereo sound regardless of the way that consumers hold the device. This is a nifty piece of innovation, and the sound quality that the speaker system produces has also been particularly praised.

Despite the problems that Apple has experienced with the display of the iPad Pro, it nevertheless still possesses an outstanding screen. At 12.9-inches, it is significantly larger than the 12-inch MacBook Air and also Microsoft's Surface Pro 4. This feeds into the idea that Apple wish for the iPad Pro to be used by some consumers as a laptop-like device. The outstanding resolution of 2,732 x 2,048 pixels ensures fantastic image quality, but Apple has also diligently ensured that applications are optimized appropriately for screen resolutions that suit their particular functionality.

It is extremely evident that the physical display of the iPad Pro produces images of incredible sharpness. At normal viewing distances it is indeed impossible to see pixelation, which reflects extremely favorably on this productive tablet computer.

So although Apple has had to deal with a few difficulties with relation to the screen of the iPad Pro, in general terms it has been a well-received and successful device for the corporation. Apple has yet to release a definitive solution to the screen freezing issue, but one should be imminent as engineers continue to beaver away to solve the problem.

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HP announes Elite x2 tablet for the enterprise

HP today announced the HP Elite x2 – a tablet it says is perfectly designed for the mobile professional.

According to the press release, the tablet is an "incredibly versatile" device that offers the "productivity of a full notebook with the convenience of a tablet".

This is a 12-inch tablet, made out of milled CNC aluminium and weighs less than two pounds (one kg). In terms of performance, it comes with a 6th generation Intel Core M vPro processor, storage starting at 128GB and maxing out at 512GB, and from 4 up to 8 GB of RAM. It has a detachable keyboard and a stylus.

There are two types of keyboards buyers can choose from, where keyboards are leveraged from the HP EliteBook Folio 1020 and layered in a stiff aluminium base. The stylus has integrated pressure sensors to help control the width of lines when writing or drawing onscreen. The pen also includes App Launch, a programmable Bluetooth application launch button to quickly launch OneNote, or a favorite Windows application.

The device is powered by Windows 10, and HP says it has "long battery life", although it failed to elaborate just how long that is.

The Elite x2 is designed with the ports commercial users need by including both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-A ports. The device also incorporates an optional, built-in 4G LTE modem offering the convenience of connectivity virtually anywhere without the need for tethering.

Based on industry-leading technology provided by Qualcomm Technologies, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE modem provides fast and reliable connectivity and supports all major 3G/4G networks.

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Apple: iPad Pro Is A Bust

Summary

The iPad Pro isn't a true laptop replacement, which highlights a weakness in Apple's lineup.

AAPL should merge iOS and OS X to create a proper competitor to 2-in-1 Windows PCs.

Does this blunder mean Tim Cook is losing touch with the consumer, leading Apple to have trouble with the Apple TV package, set to be released in 2016?

In an article last year, I advised Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to create a touchscreen laptop. Touchscreen laptops are popular with Windows users. Some can detach from the keyboard to be used as a tablet. Personally, I have witnessed the usability enhancements with my Asus (OTC:ASUUY) touchscreen laptop. New laptop iterations have been trending in this direction with the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Surface Pro and Surface Book leading the charge. As much as Microsoft has been lampooned for its smartphone strategy, it has gotten this market correct after it originally failed with the Surface RT. Consumers want productivity if they are going to spend close to $1,000 on a PC/tablet.

Apple has decided to ignore my method of thinking with the release of its iPad Pro, which is just a bigger iPad Air. Most reviewers have been confused about what the point of the device is and who the target demographic is. There are a few explanations for why this has happened. The first is there is a shortage of pencils and keyboards. Having to wait 4-5 weeks for accessories meant to make the iPad Pro different from the iPad Air is problematic. The company should have delayed the release of the product until the accessories were in full supply. Most consumers will decide whether to buy the iPad Pro by watching YouTube videos and reading articles about the product. Having tech reviewers mention an easily avoidable negative about the device could depress a potential customer's excitement about purchasing one.

Another reason for the confusion was Tim Cook's statement that the iPad Pro could replace your PC. This is not true for a lot of users. The device runs iOS, so it can't run some desktop-level programs such as Adobe Photoshop. It doesn't even support a mouse as the keyboard doesn't have a trackpad. The reviews echo this sentiment as Mobile Tech Review questioned the point of comparing it to the Surface Pro 4 because it doesn't run desktop-level software. Because of the lack of productivity capabilities, the device leaves users wondering who it is trying to sell to besides artists who will take advantage of the pencil. At this point, MacBooks or the Surface provides much more value at a similar price point.

Obviously, it isn't great that Apple won't be able to stem the tide of declining iPad sales with the iPad Pro, but this blunder sets a bad precedent for Apple, which thrives off a stellar brand image. When Tim Cook says, "I think if you're looking at a PC, why would you buy a PC anymore? No really, why would you buy one?", it really calls into question his opinion on future product decisions because using the iPad Pro as a PC replacement isn't viable unless you just browse the Web and do word processing on your device (in this case, an iPad Air would work as your main PC as well).

This leads me to imagine Apple releasing a TV service next year where Tim Cook says he doesn't see why a user would ever subscribe to Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) again even though the service lacks key programming. Apple investors own the stock for the firm's future innovations, which haven't been released yet. If it can't create a proper touchscreen laptop, then how will it create a great bundle of TV programs at a reasonable price when it has no experience doing so?

Tim Cook recently described the Microsoft Surface Book by saying, "It's a product that tries too hard to do too much. It's trying to be a tablet and a notebook and it really succeeds at being neither. It's sort of diluted." This differs from what the reviewers have stated, as CNET gives it a 4 out of 5 and TechRadar Pro gives it a 4.5 out of 5 saying, "While the Surface Book brings many technological innovations to the laptop space, its greatest strength is that it's just an all-around terrific device."

This means Tim Cook will not be changing his decision making on the positioning of the iPad Pro anytime soon. The problem is Apple needs to merge its iOS software with OS X to solve this and properly compete with the Surface. This would be a huge undertaking, which explains why Tim Cook hasn't decided to do it. Expecting consumers to buy an iPad and a MacBook is not reasonable if 2-in-1 Windows laptops exist. Tim Cook can bash the Surface Book all he wants, but currently the iPad Pro is an overpowered tablet that doesn't provide any additional features for the added price and doesn't take advantage of the additional screen real estate.

Apple knows that creative destruction is the best way to increase sales, as it was able to destroy BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) with its touchscreen iPhones. It should recognize this problem and amend its product line. The only other option is to create an in-between software option like the Surface RT. As you know, this strategy didn't work out for Microsoft, which leads me to be against this option. Consumers need to intuitively understand what they are purchasing. I remember being in an app development class run by Microsoft. I asked the Microsoft employee running the class what the RT software was and she couldn't explain it. Likewise, Apple probably wouldn't be able to explain OS X RT.

The other option would be to continue down its current path and make no changes. In this case, AAPL would never have touchscreen laptops. This strategy sounds like how BlackBerry went against touchscreen phones. Apple really needs to work on the iPad Pro to improve its software to compete with the desktop-level quality of the Surface Book and Surface Pro. While I understand new products like the Apple Watch not having a plethora of third-party applications at the launch, the iPad Pro isn't in a new category of devices. It is not a tablet. It is a laptop "wannabe." Apple has more experience making laptops than Microsoft does, but it still hasn't created a product that competes well with either the Surface Pro or the Surface Book.

Conclusion

Apple's failed iPad Pro launch signifies a need to merge iOS and Mac OS X to create a product that runs the necessary applications to be a laptop replacement. Tim Cook's tone sounds like he is going to need to see a huge decline in sales to change his perspective. At this point, Windows PCs will have already taken a lead ahead of the MacBook and the iPad Pro. This signifies a loss of touch when it comes to product launches, which might be a harbinger of a poor TV bundle next year.

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Aeronautical Know-How Makes AMREL's New Tablet Light and Tough

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - November 18, 2015) - AMREL, the premier rugged computer supplier, announced the launch of Flexpedient® AT80, world's first truly versatile, rugged Android™ tablet with an 8" display.

"The Flexpedient® AT80 was designed from the ground up to be versatile and rugged," explains James Gathings, AMREL's Product Engineering Manager. "We applied aviation know how to make it lightweight, durable, and reliable."

"Transferring lessons learned from aeronautic design to rugged computers was an obvious thing to do," Mr. Gathings continued. "Like rugged computers, aircraft must be able to survive shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. For example, the tablet's frame is made from aluminum with most components keyed or trapped in place and all fasteners serving dual purpose."

What makes the Flexpedient® AT80 really stand out from other rugged Android tablets on the market is its ease of customization, which is enabled by its unique proprietary channel.

"The channel provides a wide area of mechanical attachment points, and forms a natural guard for connectors, modules or sensors," declares Mr. Gathings. "Because of the channel, we were able to add a two-finger biometric scanner to the tablet in less than one week."

The quick customization time makes Flexpedient® AT80 the ideal base platform for product development. Since the Flexpedient® AT80 can be modified so efficiently, it is practical to customize even in low volume. It reduces development time and costs, enabling AMREL to rapidly prototype and deliver solutions quicker than anyone else.

Flexpedient® AT80 is available as an off-the-shelf product or can be modified to meet unique requirements. Weighing only 1.65 pounds and less than an inch thick, this tablet runs Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), and is designed to meet MIL-STD 810G and IP67 requirements. Standard features include front/back 5 MP cameras, 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth®, and a 10-point multi-touch capacitive touch screen.

Flexpedient® AT80 represents a great opportunity for resellers. No-hassle contract, no minimum orders, and full marketing support. Visit computers.amrel.com/reseller.

Learn more about Flexpedient® AT80 at: AT80.amrel.com.

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AMREL designs and manufactures small-footprint, highly integrated, rugged mobile computing solutions for OCUs, handheld biometrics, communication, data acquisition and handheld Atom-based applications. Our modular single solution approach minimizes peripheral devices, and space/weight requirements. We customize, design, prototype, and deliver your solution faster than any competitor. Visit http://computers.amrel.com

Source: Aeronautical Know-How Makes AMREL's New Tablet Light and Tough

NVIDIA Brings Back Shield Tablet As The K1

The NVIDIA Shield tablet did do quite well in the market and even though the company had to issue a mandatory recall due to battery issues earlier this year, fans have been pressing the company to come out with a new model, and that's what it has announced today. The Shield is back and it's now called the Shield Tablet K1, the tablet arrives just in time for the lucrative holiday shopping season.

The hardware isn't that different from its predecessor, the tablet still has an 8 inch full HD display with an NVIDA Tegra K1 processor under the hood coupled with 2GB RAM. It's powered by Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but the company does say that it's going to release Android 6.0 Marshmallow for it by the end of this year.

NVIDIA has made a noticeable change as far as the stylus is concerned, it's gone, and so is the bay. The DirectStylus technology that allows users to take a stylus to this tablet is still there so they can purchase one on their own if they really do want to use a stylus with the Shield Tablet K1.

This time around NVIDIA is only offering one model of the Shield Tablet K1 and it comes with 16GB of onboard storage and Wi-Fi, you're out of luck if you're interested in a 32GB model or one that has cellular connectivity. That's primarily one of the reasons why NVIDIA is selling this tablet for $199.99.

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Source: NVIDIA Brings Back Shield Tablet As The K1

Microsoft's Lumia 950 Windows 10 phone gets a Nov. 20 release date on AT&T

Don't call it exclusive, but AT&T is the only carrier supporting Windows 10 Mobile right now.

Windows phone fans with AT&T service have just a few more days to wait for the Lumia 950.

AT&T says it will launch the phone on November 20, with a total off-contract price of $600. Subscribers can divvy that up into 30 monthly payments of $19.97 (with an upgrade option at two years), 24 monthly payments of $24.96 (with upgrade at 18 months), or 12 payments of $29.95 (upgrade-eligible at one year). The price with a two-year contract is $150, though this raises the cost of service by $15 to $25 per month, depending on the size of your data plan.

Currently, AT&T is the only carrier supporting Windows 10 Mobile, but the deal isn't technically exclusive. Ever AT&T's press release says it's the "first U.S. carrier" to sell the Lumia 950, leaving open the possibility of broader carrier support in the future.

Why this matters: Microsoft hasn't released a flagship Windows phone since early 2014, and the last high-end AT&T Windows phone was the Lumia 1520 from November 2013. While Microsoft probably won't win back market share with the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, at least Windows diehards will have some top-of-the-line handsets to chose from.

Better deals elsewhere?

As the only U.S. carrier selling either of the new Lumias, AT&T is your sole option for contract-based or monthly installment pricing. But if you can stomach a much higher-up front cost, you may be better off buying an unlocked phone instead of going through AT&T.

For one thing, AT&T's total price of $600 for the Lumia 950 is $50 higher than what Microsoft announced in October. Microsoft has said that it will sell the Lumia 950 unlocked through its own website, so you could save $50 by purchasing direct from the source. (One positive for AT&T: Buyers can bundle a Surface 3 tablet with LTE for $399, which is $200 off the retail price.)

If you're okay with a bigger phone, the 5.7-inch Lumia 950 XL could be a better deal than the 5.2-inch Lumia 950. The unlocked price of the larger phone will be $650, but for a limited time Microsoft will throw in a free Display Dock, letting you plug the phone into an external monitor for use as a lightweight desktop computer. The dock's regular price is $99, so buying it with an unlocked Lumia 950 will cost exactly the same as the Lumia 950 XL bundle.

And of course, buying unlocked allows you to bring the phone to T-Mobile instead of AT&T. As for Verizon and Sprint, both Lumias support the necessary frequencies, but as Ars Technica notes, it appears that the phones won't work those carriers. Customers on those carriers will just have to wait and see if Microsoft expands availability.

Source: Microsoft's Lumia 950 Windows 10 phone gets a Nov. 20 release date on AT&T

Microsoft's first blockbuster Windows 10 update is now available for PC and tablets

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The monumental new update brings visual tweaks and performance fixes

Microsoft has rolled out its first major update to Windows 10.

The blockbuster operating system update brings performance fixes, visual tweaks, new functionality for virtual assistant Cortana and IT-level Windows 10 management tools to your PC.

The news comes hours after Apple CEO Tim Cook slammed Microsoft's first in-house laptop, the Surface Book.

Windows 10 users can download the latest update – dubbed Threshold 2 in the months before its official release – from Windows Update now.

Related articles

One of the most noticeable visual changes to the Microsoft OS is the addition of coloured title bars to all desktop apps.

Skype functionality is also now baked directly into new dedicated messaging and video call apps (which Microsoft was scheduled to release earlier this summer).

Both new Skype apps are available in the Windows Store and offer simple access to instant messaging, audio and video calls – without having to install the full Skype software.

Microsoft has labelled this latest update its "next milestone" for Windows 10, which rolled out earlier this summer.

Amongst the new additions, Windows 10 users are now able to install apps to external storage devices. 

MICROSOFT

Sponsored tiles – dubbed suggested apps – are now included by default in the Start Menu

MICROSOFT

Microsoft claims to have made a number of improvements to the stability of the operating system

Microsoft has also made some tweaks to the tablet mode, which should improve the accuracy of swiping down on a fullscreen app to close it.

Unfortunately the US firm has also included advertisements – dubbed Suggested Apps – into your Start Menu tiles.

Thankfully, this can be disabled by navigating to Settings > Personalisation > Start and then toggle off Occasionally Show Suggestions In Start.

Microsoft has also added a useful Find My Device feature, which helps you to track down your laptop and tablet using GPS should it ever get lost or stolen.

The update comes days after Microsoft announced the final date PC manufacturers will be able to sell new computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. 

Microsoft is keen to migrate customers to Windows 10, which offers a slew of new functionality – and some controversial data collection policies.

MICROSOFT

Microsoft Edge supports Chromecast video as well as the ability to syncs favourites and settings

The latest Windows 10 update should not come as any surprise since Microsoft has been testing beta versions of many of the new features and functionality on thousands of Window Insiders for months.

Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson posted on the Redmond firm's official blog.

"With this update, there are improvements in all aspects of the platform and experience, including thousands of partners updating their device drivers and applications for great Windows 10 compatibility," he wrote.

"But most importantly, with this free update we have reached the point in the platform's maturity where we can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations."

MICROSOFT

Microsoft has made improvements to the operating system's tablet mode

Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana gets an upgrade in the latest version of Windows 10, too.

Cortana now syncs with your Microsoft Account. She can also understand handwritten instructions penned into the search field your Surface Pen.

Microsoft's failed Edge browser also gets a bit of a bump.

There's still no browser extensions, but Microsoft has added the ability to syncs favourites, settings and your reading list. There's also a handy new tab preview feature, too.

Hopefully the latest update will fix a number of known issues with Windows 10.

Users have reported frustratingly slow boot-up speeds, trouble with wifi connections, privacy concerns and issues with child safety features following the jump to Windows 10.

Windows 10 is currently a free operating system upgrade to customers running genuine versions of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

If you have managed to get your version of Windows 10 up and running smoothly – Express.co.uk has rounded up SEVEN top tips to master your new operating system.

And if you are feeling negative towards the new operating system, here are the WORST features Microsoft included in Windows 10.

Source: Microsoft's first blockbuster Windows 10 update is now available for PC and tablets

What Features and Specifications Can You expect from the iPad Pro?

The iPad Pro is a November 2015 release slated by Apple.

Interestingly, this is one of the biggest tablets released by the manufacturer to date. An interesting feature of this tablet is that it comes with a stylus like a feature known as the Apple Pencil. This has been designed specifically for the Pro and comes with a separate rechargeable battery that can be chargedusing a lightning adapter. You can also buy a Smart Keyboard designed for this tablet. Another noteworthy aspect of the device is that it uses the latest Apple configuration. Once again, the company makes its gadget available in the standard gold, silver and space gray color options. Apple lovers must consider continuing reading this article fully to know in detail about the iPad Pro.

Dimensions, Weight and Body Material

As said above, the Pro is really large when compared to other Apple devices. However, what catches the eye is that the tablet is really thin for its huge size. The gadget comes at a size of 12 x 8.68 x 0.27 (L x W x D) inches. Both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models weigh almost the same at 713 g and 723 g respectively. Sticking to its usual practices, the iPad Pro is designed with an aluminum body. However, the bezels around this casing are quite thin and make it easy as well as comfortable to hold the tablet.

Screen Size and Pixel Resolution & Density

If the overall tablet is really big, then there is no doubt that the screen will also be big. With a diagonal screen size of 12.9 inches, the Pro tablet features the standard multi-touch fully laminated retina display utilizing IPS LCD technology from the manufacturer. The LED-backlit option is an added advantage and renders good screen visibility even in dimly lit surroundings. Fingerprint-resistant and oleophobic coatings are other highlights of the screen. Additionally, the screen is protected by a scratch-resistant glass for its display.The iPad Pro comes with a pixel resolution of 2732 x 2048 and 264ppi pixel density while encompassing nearly 5.6 million pixels.

The pictures may not be exceptionally sharp or clear as the pixel density is not very high on a large screen. Nevertheless, the big screen makes it possible to view easily two apps side by side.Also, the viewing angles and outdoor viewing features are really good.

Cameras

The rear iSight primary snapper is an 8 MP camera with almost all the standard attributes. The timer mode and sweeping panorama of up to 43MP are two key features worth noting. The camcorder can record 1080p HD videos @30 fps and slo-mo videos @120 fps. Video image stabilization, video geo-tagging, improved face detection and 3x video zoom are some of its noteworthy aspects. The front FaceTime secondary 1.2MP snapper supports auto HDR for both video and audio, 720p HD video recording, backside illumination and FaceTime audio calls.

Configuration

The Pro comes with a combination of an A9X 64-bit processor and an M8 motion coprocessor. This assuresyou off twice the bandwidth of the previous iPad models. The inbuilt RAM is also decent at 4GB. Having never believed in the concept of memory expansion externally, Apple does not deviate from this concept in the iPad Pro either. You can buy the Pro tablet with either 32GB or 128GB ROM internal storage. The 128GB supports LTE networking as well. The operating system loaded is also the latest iOS 9 with scope for future upgrades.iOS 9 provides not only a new user interface but also various new features that help inthe mosteffective operation of the gadget. One major benefit is that multitasking is much easier than earlier. Owing to the big size of its device, the manufacturer has also bumped up the number of speakers to four. This results in three times more sound than the previous tablets.

The Apple Pencil stylus is designed to be pressure sensitive to ensure that photo work and graphics can be carried out with maximum precision. The Smart Keyboard can be linked to the Pro using a magnetic Smart Connector present in the device. It is important to bear in mind that the iPad Pro is not sold with these two hardware accessories. They can be bought separately if you wish.

Source: What Features and Specifications Can You expect from the iPad Pro?

Microsoft's first blockbuster Windows 10 update is now available for PC and tablets

GETTY

The monumental new update brings visual tweaks and performance fixes

Microsoft has rolled out its first major update to Windows 10.

The blockbuster operating system update brings performance fixes, visual tweaks, new functionality for virtual assistant Cortana and IT-level Windows 10 management tools to your PC.

The news comes hours after Apple CEO Tim Cook slammed Microsoft's first in-house laptop, the Surface Book.

Windows 10 users can download the latest update – dubbed Threshold 2 in the months before its official release – from Windows Update now.

Related articles

One of the most noticeable visual changes to the Microsoft OS is the addition of coloured title bars to all desktop apps.

Skype functionality is also now baked directly into new dedicated messaging and video call apps (which Microsoft was scheduled to release earlier this summer).

Both new Skype apps are available in the Windows Store and offer simple access to instant messaging, audio and video calls – without having to install the full Skype software.

Microsoft has labelled this latest update its "next milestone" for Windows 10, which rolled out earlier this summer.

Amongst the new additions, Windows 10 users are now able to install apps to external storage devices. 

MICROSOFT

Sponsored tiles – dubbed suggested apps – are now included by default in the Start Menu

MICROSOFT

Microsoft claims to have made a number of improvements to the stability of the operating system

Microsoft has also made some tweaks to the tablet mode, which should improve the accuracy of swiping down on a fullscreen app to close it.

Unfortunately the US firm has also included advertisements – dubbed Suggested Apps – into your Start Menu tiles.

Thankfully, this can be disabled by navigating to Settings > Personalisation > Start and then toggle off Occasionally Show Suggestions In Start.

Microsoft has also added a useful Find My Device feature, which helps you to track down your laptop and tablet using GPS should it ever get lost or stolen.

The update comes days after Microsoft announced the final date PC manufacturers will be able to sell new computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. 

Microsoft is keen to migrate customers to Windows 10, which offers a slew of new functionality – and some controversial data collection policies.

MICROSOFT

Microsoft Edge supports Chromecast video as well as the ability to syncs favourites and settings

The latest Windows 10 update should not come as any surprise since Microsoft has been testing beta versions of many of the new features and functionality on thousands of Window Insiders for months.

Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson posted on the Redmond firm's official blog.

"With this update, there are improvements in all aspects of the platform and experience, including thousands of partners updating their device drivers and applications for great Windows 10 compatibility," he wrote.

"But most importantly, with this free update we have reached the point in the platform's maturity where we can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations."

MICROSOFT

Microsoft has made improvements to the operating system's tablet mode

Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana gets an upgrade in the latest version of Windows 10, too.

Cortana now syncs with your Microsoft Account. She can also understand handwritten instructions penned into the search field your Surface Pen.

Microsoft's failed Edge browser also gets a bit of a bump.

There's still no browser extensions, but Microsoft has added the ability to syncs favourites, settings and your reading list. There's also a handy new tab preview feature, too.

Hopefully the latest update will fix a number of known issues with Windows 10.

Users have reported frustratingly slow boot-up speeds, trouble with wifi connections, privacy concerns and issues with child safety features following the jump to Windows 10.

Windows 10 is currently a free operating system upgrade to customers running genuine versions of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

If you have managed to get your version of Windows 10 up and running smoothly – Express.co.uk has rounded up SEVEN top tips to master your new operating system.

And if you are feeling negative towards the new operating system, here are the WORST features Microsoft included in Windows 10.

Source: Microsoft's first blockbuster Windows 10 update is now available for PC and tablets

High Attach Rate for iPad Pro Lock Following Release of Super-sized Tablet

Maclocks iPad Pro security stand strengthens Apple's claim of new iPad being a "laptop replacement" (November 12, 2015)

AUSTIN, Texas, November 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

The highly anticipated iPad Pro went on sale yesterday, and hardware security leaderMaclockswas first to market with an iPad Pro Lock. Apple's new giant 12.9" business-ready tablet was a natural progression after the tech giant's big push into enterprise mobility, taking their recent partnership with IBM to the next level.

As is already the norm, Maclocks is the first to have a full slate of compatible iPad Pro locks suitable for all levels of deployments and environments. TheBlade iPad security lock is Maclocks' enterprise IT approved solution. It is an innovative device that secures any iPad or MacBook with an ultra-strong security lock.

Maclocks also has the newGrip & Dock iPad Pro standthat is quickly becoming the standard in secured tablet mobility solutions. Grow any mobile workforce with the iPad Pro hand grip that allows you to "grab and go" with your iPad Pro and safely dock it when sitting at your desk.

"As Apple expands its offering of enterprise apps and devices our customers are turning to us for complete security solutions," Maclocks CTO and Co-Founder Alexander Gad says. "With 9 out of 10 companies reporting theft or security breaches, our new line of iPad Pro Security Locks is a necessary accessory."

Now that the iPad Pro is available, the iPad Pro Kiosk can securely be set up in your office, lobby or conference room. The Maclocks iPad Pro Enclosure is available at the end of November with a variety of iPad Pro Stand and mounts available for pre-order online. Maclocks is showing no signs of slowing down in its tradition of being the first to offer the widest range of new iPad Locks.

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Source: High Attach Rate for iPad Pro Lock Following Release of Super-sized Tablet

Apple's iPad Pro goes on sale: Online orders begin for the $799 12.9-inch tablet and Apple Pencil

The iPad Pro has 12.9-inch Retina display with 5.6 million pixels

It runs iOS 9, weighs 1.5lbs (713g) and comes with a 10-hour battery life

Online orders have opened in the US and more regions are 'coming soon'

Prices start at £679 for the 32GB in the UK and $799 in the US 

See more of the latest Apple news and updates 

By Victoria Woollaston for MailOnline

Published: 04:54 EST, 11 November 2015 | Updated: 05:03 EST, 11 November 2015

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More than two months since it was unveiled Apple fans can finally order the iPad Pro.

Online orders have opened in select regions, including the US and Canada, and will roll out to a total of 48 countries by the end of today. 

People in the UK can currently order the tablet over the phone, and the device is expected to go on general sale at Apple's retail stores, select networks and authorised Resellers 'later this week'.

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More than two months since it was unveiled Apple fans can finally order the iPad Pro. Online orders (pictured) have opened in select regions, including the US and Canada, and will roll out to a total of 48 by the end of today

The Apple Pencil and Apple's new Smart Keyboard are also available to order from today and can be added to the order during the check out process. 

Apple is additionally letting people personalise their iPad Pro with an engraving.  

In a statement announcing the release, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller said: 'The early response to iPad Pro from app developers and our customers has been incredible, and we're excited to get iPad Pro into the hands of customers around the world this week.

'iPad Pro is the most powerful iPad we've ever made, giving users the ability to be even more creative and more productive.'

The Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard are also available to order and can be added to the order during the checkout process (pictured). Apple is additionally letting people personalise their iPad Pro with an engraving

Prices start at £679 for the 32GB model in the UK and $799 in the US. The tablet is pictured with Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller at the launch event in September

The iPad Pro has a 12.9-inch Retina display with 5.6 million pixels, giving it a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch (PPI). It also has a fingerprint-resistant coating.

It is powered by a 64-bit A9X chip, has a 10-hour battery life and weighs 1.5lbs (713g).

Rumours about the larger iPad started circulating last year and Apple finally revealed the device in September.  

The iPad Pro has a 12.9-inch Retina display with 5.6 million pixels. It comes in three colours, silver, gold and space grey (pictured) and each one is powered by a 64-bit A9X chip, with a 10-hour battery life

Its width is the same height as the iPad Air, and is marginally thicker than the iPad Air 2 at 6.9mm, compared to 6.1mm. 

Apple said the iPad Pro is faster than 80 per cent of the PCs that shipped in the past six months, and graphics are faster than 90 per cent of those PCs. 

Elsewhere, it has four speakers and comes with an optional stylus called Apple Pencil.

Prices for the iPad Pro start at £679 for the 32GB with Wi-Fi model and £899 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB model in the UK. 

In the US, prices start at $799 for 32GB up to $1,079 for the 128GB Wi-Fi and Cellular version. 

Apple said the iPad Pro is faster than 80 per cent of the PCs that shipped in the past six months, and graphics are faster than 90 per cent of those PCs. Elsewhere, it has four speakers and comes with an optional stylus called Apple Pencil. The tablet is pictured with Apple boss Tim Cook

The Apple Pencil (pictured) is available for £79 ($99) and Smart Keyboard is on sale for £139 ($169)

It comes in three colours, silver, g old and space grey, and will be available in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greenland, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, UAE, US, UK, Uruguay and US Virgin Islands.

Apple Pencil will be available for £79 ($99 in the US) and Smart Keyboard will be available in charcoal grey for £139 ($169 in the US). 

In the UK, Vodafone and EE will be offering the device.  

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Rumours about the larger iPad started circulating last year and Apple finally revealed the device in September. 

Called the iPad Pro, the tablet has a 12.9-inch display with 5.6 million pixels - this is more pixels than a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. 

Its width is the same height as the iPad Air, and it is marginally thicker than the iPad Air 2 at 6.9mm, compared to 6.1mm.  

It features the new A9X chip which Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller said is 1.8 time faster than the A8X in the iPad Air 2. 

Apple said that the iPad Pro is faster than 80 per cent of the PCs that shipped in the past six months, and graphics are faster than 90 per cent of those PCs. 

Apple also announced the Apple Pencil - a stylus to use the iPad.   

The new iPad has a screen capable of showing 5.6 million pixels. Its width is the same height as the iPad Air, and it is marginally thicker than the iPad Air 2 at 6.9mm, compared to 6.1mm

 

Source: Apple's iPad Pro goes on sale: Online orders begin for the $799 12.9-inch tablet and Apple Pencil

Apple iPad Pro UK release date and price finally REVEALED

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the iPad Pro at an event in September

Apple announced its larger-screen tablet computer – the iPad Pro – back in September.

Apple CEO Tim Cook told the whooping crowds gathered in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco the new 12.9inch tablet was the "biggest news in iPad since the iPad."

The iPad Pro has a 12.9inch screen, packed with more than 5.6million pixels – the highest ever pixel count on an iOS device – and even higher than some of Apple's Retina laptops.

Apple iPad Pro has a 2732 x 2048 resolution, which works out as a Retina-worthy 264pixels-per-inch.

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Powering the new iPad is the new 64-bit A9X chip, which Apple says is capable of rivalling most portable PCs.

The new larger iPad Pro is thin and light and boasts a battery life of some ten hours. Apple has also packed four speakers into the new tablet, another first for an iOS device.

Apple has confirmed the iPad Pro would be available to pre-order in the UK on Wednesday 11th November.

The announcement came hours after Apple CEO Tim Cook blasted new snooping laws in the UK – Mr Cook claimed breaking end-to-end encryption in iMessage and others will leave customers vulnerable to cybercriminals.

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A number of apps have been updated to work with Apple Pencil, including Microsoft Office 365

The iPad Pro marks a new generation of productivity-focused iPads.

Apple believes the new device will open the floodgates to a new generation of advanced apps – including design, illustration, engineering, medical and education.

The iPad Pro is aimed at productivity users and can edit up to three streams of 4K video simultaneously.

To help boost the productivity of iPad Pro owners, Apple has created a couple of accessories for the new device.

The firm has introduced a new stylus for the iPad Pro, dubbed the Apple Pencil, that makes drawing and sketching on the device more fluid and natural.

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The iPad Pro is big enough to run a full-size iPad app alongside another smaller app window

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Apple has unveiled its own stylus input device, dubbed the Apple Pencil

Apple has also built a new Smart Keyboard, which instantly transforms the Pro into a laptop.

The Smart Keyboard attaches to iPad Pro's Smart Connector port, eliminating the need for a separate battery, on/off switch or Bluetooth pairing.

"The early response to iPad Pro from app developers and our customers has been incredible, and we're excited to get iPad Pro into the hands of customers around the world this week," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

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The Smart Keyboard allows the iPad Pro to become a laptop replacement

"iPad Pro is the most powerful iPad we've ever made, giving users the ability to be even more creative and more productive with the epic 12.9-inch Retina display, powerful 64-bit A9X chip and groundbreaking Apple Pencil and new Smart Keyboard."

Sadly, all this groundbreaking new technology doesn't come cheap with UK prices starting at £679 for the 32GB model.

If you fancy the top of the range Apple iPad Pro with 128GB of internal storage, it'll cost you £899.

Apple Pencil lands in your hand for £79 and the Smart Keyboard is available in charcoal grey for £139.

Source: Apple iPad Pro UK release date and price finally REVEALED

Apple iPad Pro UK release date and prices finally REVEALED

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the iPad Pro at an event in September

Apple announced its larger-screen tablet computer – the iPad Pro – back in September by CEO Tim Cook.

Mr Cook told the whooping crowds gathered in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco that the new 12.9inch tablet the "biggest news in iPad since the iPad."

The iPad Pro will have a 12.9inch screen with more than 5.6million pixels – the highest ever pixel count on an iOS device, and higher than some devices in Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina Display range.

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Apple has packed a 2732 x 2048 resolution into the 12.9inch display, which works out as a Retina-worthy 264pixels-per-inch.

Powering the new iPad is the new 64-bit A9X chip, which Apple says is capable of rivalling most portable PCs.

The new larger iPad Pro is thin and light and boasts a battery life of some ten hours. Apple has also packed four speakers into the new tablet, another first for an iOS device.

APPLE

A number of apps have been updated to work with Apple Pencil, including Microsoft Office 365

Apple believes the new iPad will open the floodgates to a new generation of advanced apps aimed at productivity users – including design, illustration, engineering, medical and education.

The iPad Pro is aimed at productivity users and can edit up to three streams of 4K video simultaneously.

To help boost the productivity of iPad Pro owners, Apple has created a couple of accessories for the new device.

The firm has introduced a new stylus for the iPad Pro, dubbed the Apple Pencil, that makes drawing and sketching on the device more fluid and natural.

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The iPad Pro is big enough to run a full-size iPad app alongside another smaller app window

APPLE

Apple has unveiled its own stylus input device, dubbed the Apple Pencil

Apple has also built a new Smart Keyboard, which instantly transforms the Pro into a laptop.

The Smart Keyboard attaches to iPad Pro's Smart Connector port, eliminating the need for a separate battery, on/off switch or Bluetooth pairing.

"The early response to iPad Pro from app developers and our customers has been incredible, and we're excited to get iPad Pro into the hands of customers around the world this week," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

APPLE

The Smart Keyboard allows the iPad Pro to become a laptop replacement

"iPad Pro is the most powerful iPad we've ever made, giving users the ability to be even more creative and more productive with the epic 12.9-inch Retina display, powerful 64-bit A9X chip and groundbreaking Apple Pencil and new Smart Keyboard."

Sadly, all this groundbreaking new technology doesn't come cheap with prices starting at £679 for the 32GB model.

If you fancy the top of the range 128GB version it'll cost you £899.

Apple Pencil lands in your hand for £79 and the Smart Keyboard will be available in charcoal grey for £139.

Source: Apple iPad Pro UK release date and prices finally REVEALED