At its big event on Tuesday, Apple introduces a more affordable, 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display technology. more

The device will come with an A6X processor that has twice the CPU and graphics power of the third-generation iPad. It starts at $499. more

Redmond's new competitive spirit reaches a high pitch as one of Apple's favorite pitchwomen is co-opted to trash Apple's famed tablet. more

Leading tough case manufacturer OtterBox has made its first major acquisition, bringing the fast-growing LifeProof under its umbrella. more

Apple announced a new iMac desktop this morning, the first update to its all-in-one line since May, 2011. The new model brings Intel's third generation Core CPUs (aka Ivy Bridge) to the iMac, as well as a gorgeous new thin display. more

The manufacturer of rugged smartphone cases shows a new screen protector at CTIA. more

Calling all goldfingers: Gold iPads are in every room at the famous ultra-luxury Dubai hotel. They join a catalog of other amazing gold gadgets. more

After two generations of relatively hefty 9.7-inch iPads, Apple may finally be ready to ship a lighter "iPad 5." more

The graphics chip tech in Apple's iPad and iPhone is due for a major update. Imagination Technologies describes what may be in store. more

The company is reportedly cutting its iPad Mini display orders nearly in half as it anticipates a drawdown in demand for the tablet. more

The Archos 80 Xenon attempts to compensate for its modest specs with a low price and 3G capability. more

Lockmakers Kwikset and Weiser tease a new door lock with Unikey's smartphone-based locking tech. more

After my iPod Touch became locked until 2056, I sought help. But a trip to my local Apple store Genius Bar only led to more frustration. more

Google's mobile OS was the dominant platform on Millennial Media's mobile network last quarter, though Apple was the top device maker. more

A unique QR code allows others to scan your case for professional and/or social-network info, or even to help return a lost phone or tablet. more

Aiming for a common design aesthetic and user experience for merchants, the mobile payments company unveils a new piece of hardware. more

CNET's Marguerite Reardon takes a look at the possible new Android products Google might show off at its annual developer conference this week in San Francisco. more

An iPad Mini Retina should be a welcome addition to the Mini line. But remember that awesome displays have special needs. more

These are the gadgets that CNET readers have been checking out the most on our site over the last few weeks. more

The Retina iPad Mini's display should go into production in the coming months and it will pack in the pixels. more

Always On torture tests pushed these tablets to their limits. Which tablets survived and which failed? more

A refresh of the iPad Mini is coming in the third quarter, NPD DisplaySearch said late Sunday in an update. more

By market-acceptance standards, failures of Apple hardware products are rare. But when the potential for weak demand is evident, Apple is pretty good at fixing the problem. That's a lesson for Microsoft. more

Microsoft is aiming at smaller, cheaper tablets, as it looks to be more competitive in the burgeoning 7-inch and 8-inch tablet market. more

Sure, the HP Slate 7 costs only $170. But when a much better tablet is only $30 away, that price loses its appeal. Fast. more

A new line of Surface devices may make their debut at Microsoft's Build Conference in June, according to an Asia-based report. more

Microsoft doesn't have a workable tablet strategy yet, an IDC analyst tells CNET. more

Numbers show that while the tech giant still reigns in tablet shipments, it's growing at a slower rate than Samsung, Amazon, Asus, and Microsoft. more

Apple comes in at No. 1 in the world's tablet market, but the share of No. 2 device maker Samsung grows quickly. more

Trends and shipment estimates indicate that the iPad Mini is overwhelming the iPad in popularity. more

The ProScope Micro Mobile by handheld digital microscope manufacturer Bodelin starts shipping on May 1 for $149. more

Samsung and Google may introduce an 11-inch Nexus tablet this year, according to unconfirmed reports. more

It won't be released in the U.S., but the Asus FonePad is available to U.K. customers now. It's a good 7-inch tablet, but is a pretty silly phone concept. more

Apple's annual developer event sells out in just under 2 minutes, an all-time record. more

Apple's Tim Cook concedes that customers were forced to wait too long for the new iMacs after they were announced in October. more

Apple's CEO says new things are coming but offers no other details. more

No longer a world-beater, Apple still posted a solid second quarter. But -- and here's the key -- it cautioned that sales in the current quarter are weakening. more

A French-language site offers the first glimpse of what it claims is Acer's future 8-inch Windows 8 tablet. more

For a reasonable $25, you can add a 10X or 12X optical zoom to your iPad or iPad Mini. Get ready for your close-up. more

The iPad maker is expected to report record sales Tuesday, but its profits could take a hit for the first time in a decade. more

Citibank analyst Glen Yeung is down on Apple's prospects, citing delays until September and inventory issues. more

Can't decide between a Kindle and a Kobo? A GlowLight and a Paperwhite? This handy site gives you the full rundown between any two e-reader models. more

Outgoing chief financial officer all but confirms rumors that Microsoft is developing a Windows 8-powered tablet. more

The next iPad will be both thinner and lighter, according to an analyst with a very solid track record of Apple tea leaf reading. more

As rumors mount that an iPad 5 release isn't far off, the most-anticipated Apple tablet is really the next-generation iPad Mini. more

After visiting the tech giant's Asian suppliers, a Jefferies analyst concludes that "preproduction issues" could cause mass production delays on the majority of Apple's mobile devices. more

Assuming you do a lot of shopping at Walmart anyway, it's like getting a 9-inch tablet for $199. more

The Asus Memo Pad ME172V costs only $149, but with sluggish performance, game crashes, and a low-quality screen, it's still not worth the trouble. more

The tech research firm says "the tide is definitely turning toward Android-based tablets," with Samsung and others continuing to erode Apple's early success in the market. more

Apple's next flagship devices could come later rather than sooner due to the company's desire to add some cutting-edge technologies. more