Lenovo passes HP to become the world's No.1 PC maker

Lenovo has surpassed HP as the number one maker of PCs. HP lost the top spot after maintaining the position for six years. Lenovo grabbed the lead by consistenly growing shipments 10 percent year over year. HP's PC shipments, on the other hand,  declined by 16 percent.

Worldwide, PC shipments totaled 87.5 million units in Q3, a decline of 8.3 percent year over year. Lenovo jumped into the limelight in 2005 when it bought IBM's PC business. It has held the no.2 slot behind HP for a number of years even if it doesn't share as wide a presence in the consumer space. Lenovo is famed for its focus on enterprise as well as its build-to-order business.

Source: Forbes

WishList: Orée Board walnut wooden wireless keyboard

Gorgeous and impeccably crafted, the Orée Board Walnut is a made to order Bluetooth keyboard that made out of durable wood. Each Board is made from a single piece of wood to preserve wood grain across shell and keys. The modern minimalist design preserves and magnifies the wood material. Each Board is polished, oil-rubbed and assembled by hand in our workshop to offer a genuine & perfect finish. Wow, you can almost smell it. Available for both Windows and Mac, the keyboard costs € 125.00 plus shipping.

SourceCode: Hailo makes hailing a cab as easy as opening an app

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The new App economy is all about empowering users by transforming traditional businesses and processes into smart and convenient technology solutions. Hailo is an app that uses a smartphone to help users grab the nearest cab and it is fascinating to see the logistics behind this innovative endeavour.

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UltraViolet cloud video coming to Canada, allows access to videos at home or on-the-go

Following the successful launch and rollout in the United States and the United Kingdom, the DEG is pleased to announce the availability of UltraViolet titles in Canada. Three studios, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Total Recall), Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Ted and The Bourne Legacy) and Warner Home Video will all release UltraViolet titles in the fourth quarter 2012.

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