Global PC shipments will decline by 3.7 percent this year, compared to the original forecast of 6 percent, according to IDC.
Apple loses bid in Samsung sales ban
A U.S. judge has denied Apple’s request for a permanent sales ban in a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung in California.
Intel makes ‘world’s smallest’ IoT modem
Intel says it is producing a 3G modem, an essential component for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smaller than anything else produced in the world.
Amazon in $970 million game streaming site acquisition
Amazon will pay $970 million to acquire Twitch, a site for live video broadcasts of people’s video gaming sessions.
Fresh blue Apple
James Dartnell takes a look at what the recent Apple-IBM enterprise deal could mean for the two corporate giants.
Avenir Telecom to make GITEX debut
European smartphone and mobile phone accessory firm Avenir Telecom group will attend GITEX Technology Week for the first time this year.
Linksys launches wireless range extenders
Linksys has announced its new lineup of Wi-Fi Range Extenders. The new Range Extenders help maximise wireless coverage and help eliminate ‘dead spots’ in the Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home.
Lenovo sells more smartphones than PCs
Lenovo’s growing presence in PCs and smartphones helped the company’s net profit grow 23 percent in the second quarter. The …
Microsoft pitches Windows for IoT to maker community
Hoping to cover all its bases in the emerging Internet-of-Things market, Microsoft is proffering a helping hand to “makers,” DIYers, …
Microsoft sues Samsung, says it stopped paying for patents
Microsoft filed suit against Samsung on Friday, claiming the device maker has backed out of an agreement that requires it …
Apple reports huge profit but sales disappoint
Apple has racked up another hugely profitable quarter on sales of iPhones and Macintosh computers, though its revenue growth was slower than expected.
Nadella seeks to axe failing hardware
Microsoft’s quarterly financials are out, and they paint a startlingly clear picture of why new CEO Satya Nadella is in such a hurry to scuttle away from the “devices and services” mantra rolled out by former honcho Steve Ballmer just last year.
Seven pass 100 percent mobile penetration mark
Wireless broadband subscriptions now outnumber people in seven countries as consumers continue to snap up smartphones and tablets, according to a new report.
Talking shop
Reseller Middle East’s fifth annual Partner Excellence Conference rallied together the channel community to discuss emerging market trends and evolving business operations.
Samsung forecasts third consecutive profit drop
Samsung Electronics is expecting a drop in its operating profit for the third consecutive quarter, citing an overall slowdown in smartphone market growth and increased competition in China and some European markets.
Top vendors unite for IoT ring
Intel, Samsung and Dell are among the founding members to have established the OIC, a new Internet of Things consortium to create standards so that billions of devices can connect to each other.
Money making machines
Peter Middleton, Research Director, Gartner, discusses how the Internet of Things will be a future goldmine for IT.
Gartner: 2014 IT spend due 2.1 percent growth
Worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3.7 trillion in 2014, a 2.1 percent increase from last year, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Staying ahead of the game
Channel players say a holistic perspective is lacking when it comes to deploying BYOD solutions in the region. Reseller ME discusses how partners can make the most in this space.
Work release
Employees and employers alike are embracing the move to mobile technology in the workplace. For employees, this means a greater amount a freedom when it comes to when and where they work. For employers, mobile technology can mean a boost in productivity and efficiency.