Acer says no plans to launch non-tablet devices on ARM

Acer says no plans to launch non-tablet devices on ARM Taipei: Taiwan's Acer Inc said on Monday it would remain closer to US chipmaker Intel, even though Microsoft also embraces rival ARM for its new Windows 8 operating system. The world's No.4 PC vendor has given an upbeat outlook for the second half after delivering a quarterly net profit that lagged market expectations in April, betting on the launch of Microsoft's new Windows system and more slimline ultrabook computers. The...
03:46 PM, Jun 04, 2012

'Tuneega Tuneega' audio on June 10

'Tuneega Tuneega' audio on June 10 The audio of MS Raju's directorial, Tuneega Tuneega, is scheduled on June 10. The film stars Sumanth Ashwin (Raju's son) in the lead role. He is paired with Riya. Presented by Dil Raju, it has music by Karthik Raja. Dialogues are by Paruchuri Brothers. Cinematography is by S Venugopal Reddy. Lyrics are by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. Speaking about the movie, Dil Raju has said that he is proud to present...
03:05 PM, Jun 04, 2012

Acer introduces Aspire S7 Windows 8 ultrabooks

Acer introduces Aspire S7 Windows 8 ultrabooks Taipei: Acer has introduced its Windows 8 Ultrabook devices - the Aspire S7 series - at Computex Taipei. Available in two sizes, 13.3-inch and 11.6-inch, these are touch-enabled ultrabooks. Both are said to have a sleek aluminum metallic unibody design. The larger model additionally sports a glossy, sculpted glass cover, thereby delivering a trendy and elegant appearance. With the aluminum unibody design, the S7 Ultrabooks are slim and light. The...
10:32 AM, Jun 04, 2012

Acer unveils two new Windows 8 tablets

Acer unveils two new Windows 8 tablets New Delhi: Acer has unveiled its 2 new Windows 8 tablets - the Iconia W510 and the Iconia W700 - at Computex Taipei. It has a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and is said to provide a wider viewing angle with vibrant, consistent and accurate colors. The most unique part of the W510 tablet is said to be the tri-mode, thereby allowing users to touch, type and view. A detachable keyboard dock can...
09:36 AM, Jun 04, 2012

Woods wins at Memorial to claim 73rd PGA title

Woods wins at Memorial to claim 73rd PGA title Dublin, Ohio: Tiger Woods overhauled a fading Spencer Levin and a charging Rory Sabbatini with a few moments of magic to win his 73rd PGA Tour title by two shots at the Memorial tournament on Sunday. He began the final day four strokes behind the pacesetting Levin and made a fast start before taking control with a spectacular finish that included a chip-in for birdie at the 16th that was...
09:06 AM, Jun 04, 2012

India get Olympic boost with Azlan Shah bronze

India get Olympic boost with Azlan Shah bronze India ended a three-match losing streak against Great Britain by beating them 3-1 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Sunday to secure a bronze medal, which is exactly the kind of boost Michael Nobbs's men needed ahead of the Olympics in July-August. India went into the match having lost to the Britons thrice - twice at the London Olympics test event and once in the league phase...
05:28 PM, Jun 03, 2012
Now Showing: Masand reviews Akshay-starrer 'Rowdy Rathore'

Now Showing: Masand reviews Akshay-starrer 'Rowdy Rathore'

This week, Rajeev Masand reviews Prabhudeva's 'Rowdy Rathore' starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha. ...
11:52 AM, Jun 02, 2012

Masand: 'The Cabin...' delivers an unconvincing end

Masand: 'The Cabin...' delivers an unconvincing end Cast: Director: Drew Goddard When a horror film opens with five college kids climbing into a caravan and heading off to spend the weekend at an isolated cottage in the woods, you pretty much know how things are going to pan out. After all theyve made dozens of horror movies around this premise! But 'The Cabin in the Woods', co-written by Joss Whedon and Cloverfield scribe Drew Goddard (who also...
11:41 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Masand: 'Rowdy Rathore' is a mindless film

Masand: 'Rowdy Rathore' is a mindless film Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha Director: Prabhu Dheva Rowdy Rathore is the kind of movie that's made by people with a cash register in place of their brain. Because no legitimate reason, other than financial gain, can justify why this movie was made " it has no story or plot whatsoever, the characters are entirely forgettable, and it's so long and loud and silly that the laughs dry up early...
11:37 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Windows 8 final test version released

Windows 8 final test version released Redmond: Microsoft is nearly done with a much-anticipated overhaul of its Windows operating system. The software maker signalled the makeover is nearly complete with Thursday's release of the final test version of Windows 8. Windows 8 is considered to be the biggest change in decades to Microsoft's widely used operating system. The software displays applications in a mosaic of tiles and has been designed so it can run desktop, laptop...
01:25 PM, Jun 01, 2012
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