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Lenovo computers once again had massive security vulnerabilities
Lenovo computers once again had massive security vulnerabilities
Three months ago, Lenovo was found to have pre-installed the 'Superfish' malware onto PCs, making the computers highly vulnerable to attacks. This week, security researchers have found yet another 'massive security risk' in Lenovo PCs. 07 May 2015
PC shipments collapse again, but decline in US finally slows
PC shipments collapse again, but decline in US finally slows
PC shipments fell for the fifth straight quarter, the longest streak ever recorded for the industry. 11 Jul 2013 - 27 comments
Samsung: No we are not shutting down our PC business
Samsung: No we are not shutting down our PC business
Samsung has denied reports that it is planning to shut down its current PC business 25 Jun 2013
IDC: PC market to decline again in 2013
IDC: PC market to decline again in 2013
Will be second consecutive year 06 Mar 2013 - 21 comments
Smartphones outship PCs in 2011 for first time
Smartphones outship PCs in 2011 for first time
Canalys has posted their Q4 2011 global smartphone research report and it appears that for the first time, ever, smartphones have outshipped PCs. ...... 07 Feb 2012
Vizio to unveil computers at CES
Vizio to unveil computers at CES
Vizio, which quietly took over the U.S. HDTV market with its low-priced offerings, has plans to do the same to the PC market. The company ...... 07 Jan 2012 - 10 comments
Nvidia files patent to build mini computers
Nvidia files patent to build mini computers
Does Nvidia have plans to get into the PC vendor market? Nvidia has filed a patent for a "portable computer system," a mini device that will ...... 02 Nov 2011 - 9 comments
HP to spin off its PC business
HP to spin off its PC business
HP has confirmed today it is looking to spin off its PC business. The spin-off, along with a $10 billion purchase of Autonomy Corp., are ...... 18 Aug 2011 - 7 comments
Smartphone, tablets will outship PCs by 2012
Smartphone, tablets will outship PCs by 2012
Market research firm IDC has said today that the end of the PC-centric era is near, with tablet and smartphone shipments set to overtake PC ...... 07 Dec 2010 - 1 comment
     

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