Intel's CEO Paul Otellini to retire in May

Intel's CEO Paul Otellini is said to be retiring as CEO and director of the company as of next May. This would mark the end of Otellini's leadership of Intel since he took steweardship of one of the most important technology companies eight years ago. 

"I’ve been privileged to lead one of the world’s greatest companies," Otellini said. "After almost four decades with the company and eight years as CEO, it’s time to move on and transfer Intel’s helm to a new generation of leadership."

Otellini took over as Intel CEO at the end of 2005 and helped grow Intel's annual revenue from $38.8 billion to $54 billion, and generated cash from operations in excess of $100 billion. He also helped Steve Jobs transition Apple from PowerPC architecture to Intel an important move that helped ensure Apple's successful future.

Review: iPad mini

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple’s iPad mini isn’t the first 7.9-inch tablet to come to market but it already is the most recognizable.

Joining the likes of the Nexus 7, BlackBerry PlayBook, Toshiba Excite and various Samsung Tabs, the iPad mini now sits between the iPhone and the larger iPads.

An extension of Apple’s vast app and services ecosystem, the iPad mini serves to give users yet another mobile device option and opens up the market for users who find the 9.7-inch iPad too big or feel it it is priced out of their budget.

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Android Jelly Bean 4.2 glitch leaves out December, cancels Christmas

It seems that in a rush to push out Android OS Jelly Bean 4.2, Google forgot to include December. The latest update which is available to most Nexus 7 tablets and some versions of the Galaxy Nexus seems to have forgotten to include December as an option in the People app which right now makes it impossible to set any December events or contact birthdays. The selector goes from November 2012 to January 2013. The Calendar app isn't affected by this bug.

First look at the Microsoft Store at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto

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The new Microsoft Store opens tomorrow at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto and not only is it the first flagship Microsoft Store in Toronto, it is also Microsoft's first International store outside the 30-odd stores it has in the US.

Focusing on users and solutions, the store will be staffed by 70 sales associates and product experts catering to various lines. Expect to see solutions for the small business, education as well as prominent areas for Windows 8 software and devices, Windows Phone and XBox gaming.

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