Rumor has it that there's a new Windows 7 tablet on the way with a feature that distinguishes it from every other tablet that's currently on the market — a slide-out physical keyboard. Engadget created a mockup of what the device might look like, given some sketchy details. Besides getting over the fact that to me it looks like a giant cell phone, this seems like it could be a bit logistically Read more

It's been a while since we've heard from the HP Slate, but you guys were pretty pumped about it after the last ad battle between it and the iPad back in March. Flash forward to today: the Slate 500 finally shows up on HP's website with full specs and a price tag — $800. HP is quick to point out, however, that the Slate is intended for business users, ones who are Windows devotees and would like Read more

I have a sudden urge for candy. Why? Well perhaps it's because Sony announced its new Vaio E Series notebooks earlier today, which come in an array of mouth-watering colors. Stocked with Windows 7, a 2.40GHz processor, and a 500GB hard drive, this portable notebook weighs in at just under six pounds. Some of the other impressive features include a 15.5 inch (HD available) screen, edge-to-edge Read more

The Giz team has whipped up a Best Of list for Windows 7 — Gizmodo Facebook has just launched a new hub called "Peace on Facebook" — CNET Netflix is already testing streaming on the Nintendo Wii — Engadget Jerry Seinfeld, who was featured in Microsoft ads, has been spotted with a Mac! — CrunchGear Google is starting to block some calls which use Google Voice to satisfy the FCC — The Read more

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced their plan to open a retail store, and yesterday was the day! The Scottsdale, AZ store drew an initial crowd of around 500 people who waited in line for the opening, including some die-hard fans who spent the night. Just before opening, employees handed out gift bags to the first customers in line, including a $25 gift certificate and tickets to an Ashley Read more

With the much anticipated Windows 7 going on sale today, I'm sure you can't wait to have some friends over, pull out some chips and salsa, and throw a Windows 7 launch party — am I right or am I right?! If Microsoft's original video on how to host a Windows 7 launch party was too boring for you, why not check out Funny or Die's hilarious Windows 7 torrenting party parody vid which I happened Read more

Just as Windows 7 hits store shelves around the country, Microsoft debuts some new commercials — CrunchGear The Beatles: Rock Band, doesn't seem to be selling as well as analysts had expected — USA Today Men seem to like tweeting after sex — CNET Verizon will be hosting an event on Oct. 28 when they will most likely announce a new Android handset — Gizmodo Are you an old GameBoy addict Read more

Picture peek at Windows 7 — Crave Will Google blend search and music with One Box? — CNET Windows 7 is more popular than Harry Potter — PC World GE shows off pocket-size ultrasound scanner — Crave Twitter's chief talks about lists, traffic, and money — NYTimes Plane torn apart over lost cell phone — Switched MahTweets is an impressive customizable Facebook and Twitter client Read more

All you need is a working email address from a university and you can pick up Microsoft 7 for only $30 — Gizmodo The Motorola Cliq shows off its very first promo video — CrunchGear The popular ShopSavvy app which is currently available on Android devices is coming to Windows Mobile — The Silicon Alley Insider Those hot Pentax DSLRs I mentioned yesterday? Well they'll be coming in DYO Read more

It's rumored that 14 different color combos of HTC Heros are going to be released. — The Boy Genius Report Forget virtual gifts, Facebook is going to start offering real physical gifts — Switched AT&T's 3G service in New York and San Francisco areas should be better now — MobileCrunch Here are 10 things you need for back to school, and five you don't — Gizmodo Facebook has just Read more