[Technology] Windows PC Sales Keep Lagging: 10 Factors Holding Back the Market

Windows PC Sales Keep Lagging: 10 Factors Holding Back the Market
http://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/windows-pc-sales-keep-lagging-10-factors-holding-back-the-market/
NEWS ANALYSIS: Despite Windows 8's launch and analysts' initial hopeful estimates, Windows PC sales are down considerably and computer makers are scrambling to figure out why.

Apple Revamps ITunes After Delay to Speed Sharing Across Devices
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/apple-revamps-itunes-after-delay-20121130-2akj6.html
Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. unveiled a new version of its iTunes media service, overhauling the look and feel and integrating it more closely with the company's iCloud Internet- storage service.

Samsung Releases World's 1st LTE Digital Camera
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/11/30/2012113001205.html
Samsung on Thursday launched world's first digital camera with 4G wireless LTE connectivity. The Galaxy camera is equipped with Google's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, enabling users to use various apps just like a smartphone.

Apple now offering unlocked iPhone 5 starting at $649
http://fox8.com/2012/11/29/despite-supply-concerns-apple-has-iphone-5s-well-stocked/
Starting today, Apple is now selling unlocked iPhone 5 handsets for those who want to eschew a contract and drop a few more Benjamins in the process.

Dell now offering XPS 13 Ultrabook running Ubuntu
http://www.slashgear.com/dell-now-offering-xps-13-ultrabook-running-ubuntu-30259042/
Dell has launched an Ubuntu version of its attractive XPS 13 ultrabook. The ultrabook is aimed at developers, offering them “the essentials they want” bundled up in a Linux-harboring device.

Amazon's Vogels: Next-gen IT architectures need to be 'cost aware'
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/29/not-to-be-outdone-by-amazon-google-reduces-its-cloud-storage-pricing-for-2nd-time-in-a-week/
Summary: Amazon CTO Werner Vogels said cloud computing and 21st century architectures will naturally be aligned with business needs.

Mazda to offer diesel with its 2014 midsize flagship
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/11-hot-cars-at-the-los-angeles-auto-show/articleshow/17423935.cms
LOS ANGELES -- Mazda will be the first Japanese automaker to offer a car with a diesel engine for sale in North America when the 2014 Mazda6 goes on sale next year.

Auto industry frets about more fuel mileage fiascos like Hyundai's
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/after-hyundai-fiasco-will-more-auto-companies-admit-to-overstated-mileage/articleshow/17424699.cms
By Bernie Woodall. LOS ANGELES | Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:19pm EST. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co's (005380.KS) admission that it overstated fuel economy claims on several of its top-selling cars has the industry worried, with speculation rife ...