iPad mini reviews praise size, style — despite non-Retina screen

There's nothing too shocking about the first wave of iPad mini reviews, which hit the web last night.

Google and Samsung debut $400 Nexus 10 tablet with beautiful display

After many rumors, Google and Samsung have finally debuted the Nexus 10 tablet, one of the nicest looking 10-inch Android tablets ever and yet another potential competitor for the iPad.

6 billion datapoints from 500 million devices reveal differences between smartphones and tablets

Apparently, people like to have fun, and they buy digital devices to assist them in that noble quest. But they use those devices differently ... and therein lies the story.

Microsoft’s Surface is easier to repair than iPad, but worse than Kindle Fire HD, Nexus 7

A new gadget, a new naughty teardown from the repair gurus at iFixit.

Windows 8 stuns, amazes, and sometimes lets us down (review)

Windows 8 represents the future of Microsoft and the PC itself. Now that it's ready for purchase, we take a hard look at the OS to help you decide whether you should buy it.

iPad trade-ins jump 700% today — and most of them are iPad 3s

Well, we warned you to sell your iPad before today's massive Apple event. And did you? Apparently not, according to gadget re-seller Gazelle.

iPad mini compared: Is it the best 7-inch tablet?

Apple claims that the iPad mini is the best 7-inch tablet in the world. Are they right? We take a look at it versus the competition.

Dylan’s Desk: It’s do or die time for Microsoft

There's a lot of tech news to watch this week, but the company I'll be keeping my eyes on is Microsoft.

Apple announces 7.9″ iPad Mini, measuring at just 7.2mm thick

Today, Apple finally pulled back the curtain on the iPad Mini: a smaller tablet (naturally) for better one-handed use. Apple's marketing head Phil Schiller described it as "thinner than a pencil" and "as light as a pad of paper."

Kindle Fire HD gets updated with Kindle Freetime: A safe space for kids

Now parents can control exactly what their kids see on the Kindle Fire HD -- and for how long.

Clash of the Titans: Google joins Apple, Microsoft in announcing new tablets (and more)

Apple is announcing new tablets and more tomorrow. Microsoft is debuting Windows 8, Surface tablets, and maybe more on Friday. Now Google is getting into the game too, with a rumored Nexus-focused event on October 29 in New York.

Bill Gates calls Windows 8 & Surface ‘an important set of innovations’ (video)

Microsoft chairman and former CEO Bill Gates has joined the company’s marketing campaign to praise Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, and the Surface tablet, and he touts the benefits of all three in a new video.

Small tablets = big engagement: 20% more pageviews, more time on site for e-readers

When it comes to tablet engagement, it seems like smaller devices lead to big gains.

I Am A: Microsoft Surface general manager does an ask-me-anything on Reddit

Have any questions about Microsoft Surface? You're in luck!

iPad Mini ahoy: Apple sends out invites for Oct. 23 event

Apple just sent out invitations to a potential iPad Mini press event event on October 23, teasing "We've got a little more to show you."

Microsoft’s serious about Surface: could build 5M tablets by year’s end

Microsoft plans to produce up to 5 million Surface tablets this year. But is the company being too ambitious?

Microsoft Surface RT price official: Starting at $499, $599 with Touch Cover (updated)

Microsoft's Surface RT pricing is directly competitive with Apple's iPad.