Introducing the Nexus 7

     The Nexus 7 was announced by Google at their I/O conference back in June and is the company's first Nexus-branded Android tablet. Reviews from technology sites such as CNET, TechSpot, Wired, and TechRadar have been positive. Those who have tested the tablet praise Jelly Bean, which is the latest Android software and currently only available on the Nexus 7, as well as the value of the tablet when compared to other 7-inch models in the $199 price range. While the Nexus 7 may not be an iPad killer, it does offer a lot of features and power for its cost. Read on to discover what Google and ACER have included in the Nexus 7 to discover if the tablet is right for you.

Ultrabooks Gain Ground Against the MacBook Air

     Brooke Crothers, editor at CNET News, has reported that sales of the expensive ultrabooks are on the rise at retailers. This is a sign that Apple's popular MacBook line may finally be facing competition as the company has held a monopoly in the high-end laptop market since they launched the MacBook back in May 2006. Intel took steps to enter the market when they announced a fund to support the development of new technologies in line with the company's concept for next generation notebooks. It's been a year since Intel committed $300 million to the fund; which was projected to last for three to four years in related ultrabook developments. Let's take a look at what Intel has accomplished with the introduction of the ultrabook and discuss what's next for the high-end laptops.

Apple Announcing iPad 'Mini' this Fall?

     According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, Apple is developing an iPad Mini to combat the newly-released Nexus 7 and the upcoming Kindle Fire 2. The smaller iPad is rumoured to be priced within the same range as its competitors (both the Kindle Fire 2 and the Nexus 7 will sell for $199) in order to capitalize on the more price-conscious market that the current iPad eludes. Speculation regarding new Apple products has always been high and the rumours surrounding the iPad Mini should be read with caution. However, tech sites across the internet seem to be increasingly convinced that the new product is in development and will be coming to consumers this holiday season. The question now is whether Amazon or Google have any chance of making an impact on the tablet market, especially considering it's a market that was created by Apple.