PC Losing Traction as Half of all Computing Devices Sold are Mobile

"The world of personal computing is changing as smaller, sleeker and more capable devices are replacing the bulky desktop towers and heavy laptops that formerly dominated. . ."

The PC is Dying, But Very, Very Slowly

"The trend is clear: Personal computer sales are slumping, and smartphone and tablet sales are booming. But Intel proved late Tuesday that the PC isn't going away anytime soon."

PC Market Takes Beating From iPads

"Apple’s iPad and the tablet revolution are beating at the gates of the traditional PC sector, biting into the category and bringing uncertainty about the future of the industry."

Report: 90% of Americans own a Computerized Gadget

"According to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life project, nearly 90% of Americans now own a cell phone, computer, MP3 player, game console, e-book reader or tablet computer."

PCs Sales in 2010: Tale of the Tablet

"The story of the personal computer industry in the second half of 2010 could well be called 'The Tale of the Tablet.'"

Apple Computer Owners Happiest, Windows PCs Do Well in Survey

"Apple computer owners are the happiest with their machines, according to a new survey, which also finds that Windows PC owners are very satisfied with their computers."

New Memory Device Will Dramatically Affect Computers

"Research groups say that memristors, a new type of memory device that's on the verge of going commercial, will dramatically enhance the storage capacity and usability of computers."

Computers Are Becoming Cupid's Best Weapon

"A new study finds that nearly a quarter of couples met online, and predicts that the Web may soon become the No. 1 way Americans find a mate."

Are Desktop PCs Headed for Extinction?

"It's true that 75 to 80 percent of computer sales these days are laptops. But nearly 90 percent of American homes still have a trusty desktop PC, compared to just 50 percent with laptops, says sales-tracking firm NPD."

A History of Portable Computing

"From 'portables' that weighed nearly 30 pounds in the 1980s to the featherweight Apple iPad of 2010, portable computing has come a long way. Here's a look at some of the milestones."

DNA Could Power Computers

"Engineers have long dreamed of using DNA as the backbone for the next generation of computer circuits. New research shows just how it might be done."

Desktops 'Irrelevant' in 3 Years: Google Exec

"In three years, the desktop computer will be a relic of a bygone era and cloud computing will be the standard. At least that’s Google’s bet, as expounded by Europe exec John Herlihy."

Windows 7 Could Hasten Touch-Screen Computers

"As part of the company's recent launch of Windows 7, the vastly improved successor to Windows Vista, Microsoft hopes to usher in a new era for touch-based computing."

PCs Shed Pounds and CD Drives, Gain Touch Screens

"Personal computers are changing — and not just because of the recent launch of Windows 7. Visit an electronics store and you might also find laptops are missing a familiar component. You could experiment with new ways of controlling some computers. And you'll see portable PCs slimming down."