The Onion spoofs ‘the cloud’ — and it’s hysterical

Satirical news organization The Onion has set its sights on “that cloud thing” with a new video spoof that makes fun of Hewlett-Packard’s cloud push and the incessant jargon that gets thrown around when talking about the cloud and technology …

HP launches an all-in-one consumer desktop that you’ll envy

Hewlett-Packard is announcing a new all-in-one consumer desktop under its Envy brand that caters to high-end consumers.

The 23-inch desktop has a sleek design and cool features and is the first time that HP has brought its high-end designs from …

Hardware partners didn’t hear squat about Microsoft Surface until public announcement

Microsoft didn’t bother giving its long list of hardware partners much of a heads up on the recently announced Microsoft Surface tablet, according to Reuters.

The immediate implications of Microsoft’s own tablet is that it brings the tech giant into …

Is Facebook killing HP’s printer business?

Hewlett-Packard chief executive Meg Whitman said today that consumers are printing fewer photos. That’s why the company’s Imaging and Printing division saw sales drop 10 percent in the quarter.

The reason for that shift is interesting, and it may underscore …

HP’s Meg Whitman is cautiously optimistic that tech giant is stabilizing

Hewlett-Packard chief executive Meg Whitman said in a conference call with analysts that she is “cautiously optimistic” that the company’s financial results are stabilizing.

In a call with analysts, Whitman said, “I wouldn’t say we have turned the corner but …

HP plans to lay off 27,000 people — 8 percent of the workforce

Stung by its failures in the mobile computing business, Hewlett-Packard said it would cut 27,000 jobs today. That amounts to 8 percent of its 325,000-person work force.

The cuts will be implemented by October 2014, giving employees affected considerable time …

HP planning to slash at least 25,000 jobs, say reports

Hewlett-Packard plans to cut between 25,000 and 30,000 jobs next week in a move to restructure the company, according to reports by Bloomberg and AllThingsD.

CEO Meg Whitman will announce the layoffs next Wednesday on a conference call with analysts …

HP officially getting back into tablets, this time with Windows 8

As expected, Hewlett-Packard has announced that it will start manufacturing tablets again, but instead of webOS these tablets will run Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 OS.

HP famously launched the webOS TouchPad tablet in July 2011 and then axed its whole …

HP launches dozens of Intel-based Ultrabooks for back-to-school shoppers

Hewlett-Packard has joined the swarm of computer makers introducing Ultrabook laptops based on Intel’s new Ivy Bridge processors.

HP introduced new consumer Ultrabooks and business laptops under the Pavilion dv and Sleekbook brand names. HP has more than 30 new …

HP ‘Slate 8′ tablet with Windows 8 leaks to the web

An upcoming Hewlett-Packard tablet called the “Slate 8″ that runs Windows 8 and is thinner than the newest iPad has leaked to the web — one of many leaks we’re sure to see as Windows 8′s launch gets closer.

Windows …

The age of flexible electronics is upon us

Flexible electronics promise some very cool products in the not so distant future. They include smart bandages that monitor the vital signs of a wounded soldier. Sensors that can detect where the weakest part of an airplane. Flexible glass that …

Is HP getting ready for a big split?

HP announced yesterday that it is merging two of its big divisions: the Personal Systems Group (PSG) and the Imaging and Printing Group (IPG), with the resulting group being lead by Todd Bradley (current GM of PSG).

Between them, these …

HP shakes up organization, will combine printer and PC units

As rumored yesterday, Hewlett-Packard has announced a major reorganization that will merge its PC and printer groups, a move it hopes will improve performance and profits.

“This combination will bring together two businesses where HP has established global leadership,” HP …

HP rumored to be combining printer and PC groups

Hewlett-Packard is expected to announce a big reorganization today that will combine its printing and PC divisions under a single group, according to AllThingsD.

HP hasn’t commented. The move will have big consequences for HP’s top leadership. Vyomesh “VJ” Joshi, …

How HP designed a laptop with 32 hours of battery life

When Hewlett-Packard engineers begin designing a new laptop, they bring in the battery experts like John Wozniak on the very first day. That’s part of what enabled HP to create a laptop with a 32-hour battery life.

And that also …

Hard drive shortage hurts HP’s quarterly revenue; Whitman still optimistic

Hewlett-Packard reported a decline in revenue for the first fiscal quarter of 2012, which analysts expected as the company struggles to turn itself around.

HP’s revenue was $30 billion for the quarter, down from $32.3 billion during the same period …

HP launches first-of-its-kind Z1 all-in-one workstation

At a big event in Las Vegas today, Hewlett-Packard unveiled the world’s first all-in-one workstation with a 27-inch diagonal display. The new HP Z1 Workstation finally brings the convenience and attractive looks of the all-in-one consumer computers to businesses that …