Recent articles by Nicole Kobie

Plans for universal laptop charger unveiled

Plans for universal laptop charger unveiled

Eyes the same adoption as smartphones and microUSB.
Nicole Kobie Dec 17 2013, 8:00AM Hardware
Qualcomm names new chief executive

Qualcomm names new chief executive

Steve Mollenkopf nabs top job.
Nicole Kobie Dec 16 2013, 8:14AM Hardware
Windows RT may go free as Microsoft targets Android

Windows RT may go free as Microsoft targets Android

Could be given away free to manufacturers to boost take-up.
Nicole Kobie Dec 13 2013, 8:43AM Software
Sony reimagines the humble USB stick

Sony reimagines the humble USB stick

Double-whammy with Android in mind.
Nicole Kobie Dec 13 2013, 8:43AM Hardware
Should Microsoft make Windows free?

Should Microsoft make Windows free?

Apple got it right, analyst claims.
Nicole Kobie Dec 12 2013, 8:38AM Software
Leap Motion can't fix "broken" Windows 8: Founder

Leap Motion can't fix "broken" Windows 8: Founder

Wants motion controller in tablets and TVs.
Nicole Kobie Dec 12 2013, 8:38AM Hardware
Will Microsoft bring back the Start menu?

Will Microsoft bring back the Start menu?

Could make up for controversial omission.
Nicole Kobie Dec 11 2013, 1:55PM Software
HP adds Leap Motion to keyboards

HP adds Leap Motion to keyboards

Laptops and keyboards get motion recognition tech.
Nicole Kobie Dec 9 2013, 9:54AM Hardware
Consumer hard drives as reliable as enterprise hardware

Consumer hard drives as reliable as enterprise hardware

Despite the price difference, storage firm claims.
Nicole Kobie Dec 5 2013, 9:15AM Hardware
BlackBerry: "we are more than just a device company"

BlackBerry: "we are more than just a device company"

Bets on messenger as sales slide.
Nicole Kobie Dec 4 2013, 8:36AM Mobility
Microsoft: Office 2013 Service Pack 1 coming next year

Microsoft: Office 2013 Service Pack 1 coming next year

Looking to shift away from large updates to a rolling release cycle.
Nicole Kobie Nov 22 2013, 9:18AM Software
Samsung: We have not sold 800,000 Galaxy Gear watches

Samsung: We have not sold 800,000 Galaxy Gear watches

Makes a correction.
Nicole Kobie Nov 22 2013, 9:17AM Mobility
Amazon tablet gets TV support

Amazon tablet gets TV support

Releases Fire OS 3.1 software.
Nicole Kobie Nov 21 2013, 9:17AM Hardware
Samsung Galaxy S3 update pulled

Samsung Galaxy S3 update pulled

Halts update to Jelly Bean after users complain.
Nicole Kobie Nov 21 2013, 9:15AM Mobility
Amazon gives indie bookstores a cut

Amazon gives indie bookstores a cut

10 percent share of all e-books sold on Kindles.
Nicole Kobie Nov 15 2013, 12:30PM Cloud
Google, HP pull Chromebook 11

Google, HP pull Chromebook 11

"Small" number of overheating reports.
Nicole Kobie Nov 15 2013, 8:22AM Hardware
Cloud provider turns to consumer-grade hard drives

Cloud provider turns to consumer-grade hard drives

Still running after four years.
Nicole Kobie Nov 14 2013, 2:14PM Data centre
Microsoft Surface 2 updates improve performance

Microsoft Surface 2 updates improve performance

WiDi, camera and audio improvements too.
Nicole Kobie Nov 14 2013, 9:35AM Mobility
Retina iPad Mini arrives, but Apple hints at stock shortages

Retina iPad Mini arrives, but Apple hints at stock shortages

Available online only.
Nicole Kobie Nov 13 2013, 8:41AM Mobility
Google puts an end to Chrome password snooping

Google puts an end to Chrome password snooping

Protects passwords by asking users to sign in.
Nicole Kobie Nov 6 2013, 8:46AM Security

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