Lucky Surface RT buyers getting free Touch or Type Covers for a limited time

In a move that should have really happened sooner rather than later, Microsoft is giving buyers of their Surface RT ARM processor-powered tablet free Touch or Type Covers with their purchase. As reported by Cnet, US and Canadian Surface RT buyers who add the keyboards to their orders will not have to pay for them starting May 31. While they indicate a limited time offer, the promo could go on for around a month as per Microsoft's Surface blog. My advice, go for the Type Cover.

Source: Cnet

SourceCode: Why is the PC market is slowing down so drastically?

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

You can blame it on the red-hot popularity of smartphones and tablets, changing consumer behavior, or the failure of Windows 8 to take off as expected, but the PC market is facing its steepest decline ever. 

A recent report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) spelled out what many have already known for some time. The PC market is undergoing an unprecedented free-fall.

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Video: Checking out the HP Envy Rove mobile multi-touch all-in-one PC

HP continues to innovate in the PC space with a new addition to its all-in-one PC line. The Envy Rove is a 20-inch multi-touch PC with the ability to be slanted in various angles  wiyh a slight pus or used flat on a desk for games. It also has its own battery so it can be moved around easily and used without wires. Sporting the latest Intel Core processors and be available in Canada in late July starting at $999.99.

Apple sells 100 million iPod Touches, intros entry level model for $229

Apple is said to have sold 100 million iPod Touches. Launched in 2007 and a key product category for Apple as it is essentally the iPhone without the phone component, the iPod Touch is famous for being a multifunctional device. A pocket sized music and video player, a portable game device and an excellent Internet communicator with access to the web, iMessage and Facetime. The iPod Touch is popular among younger users who eventually rack up a collection of apps and eventually move to the iPhone. Apple recently added a $229 16GB iPod Touch with no rear facing camera.

Source: The Loop