Nicole Kobie

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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