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Intel spent more than $10 billion to catch up in mobile. Then it gave up.

The chipmaker missed the smartphone and tablet markets but thought it could catch up if it just spent enough money. Last week it finally raised a white flag.

The tablet market is 100 million units smaller than expected. What happened?

Six years after the iPad's debut, what's the future for tablets?

If You're Reading This, You Didn't Observe National Unplugging Day

30,000 people pledge to unplug for the day.

Uh-Oh, Apple -- Samsung Has a Bona Fide Ecosystem Around Virtual Reality

The announcement of the Gear 360 means Samsung now has the best option on the market for both capturing and watching immersive video. Your move, Cupertino.

Samsung Sees Q4 Earnings Dip, Predicts a Tough 2016 for Mobile Devices

The company says it hopes to grow smartphone shipments this year despite slumping demand and increased competition.

Windows 10 Reaches 200 Million Users, but Lots of Hard Work Remains

A strong holiday season has made Windows 10 the fastest-growing operating system in Windows history, Microsoft says.

Microsoft Unified Windows in 2015. Now, It Needs People to Use It.

The company has brought things together but more work is needed in 2016 to win over the hearts, minds and wallets of developers and consumers.

The Battle for the Second Screen

Nearly 40 percent of people surveyed are already making the effort to synchronize their watching on the big screen with the small screen in front of them.

Samsung Aims to Improve Phone Sales While Maintaining Profits in Holiday Quarter

The company also plans to buy back up to $10 billion in stock over the next year.

Feds Say It's Now Okay to Jailbreak Your Tablet and Smart TV

New exemptions to an infamous provision in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act are a win for tinkerers.

AT&T Boosts Profit Forecast

Hey, we got bigger!

Is Windows 10 a Gift to PC Makers or the Grinch Poised to Steal Christmas?

Microsoft executive Joe Belfiore tells Re/code he is hopeful that its new operating system will boost sales, but agreed it is too soon to declare victory.

T-Mobile Also Working to Allow One Phone Number to Work on Multiple Devices

Operating Chief Mike Sievert tells Re/code that what T-Mobile is working on will make AT&T's service "look small."

Microsoft to PC Partners: We Still Love You

Following Monday's launch of the Surface Book, Microsoft has been trying to show its love for PC makers by showing up at events around the globe.

AT&T's Glenn Lurie Says Everything in Your Life Will Be Connected (Video)

Lurie said bringing wireless connectivity to cars calls for extra vigilance.

Hands-On: Google's Pixel C Is a Great Android Tablet That Costs a Great Deal of Money

Pay to play.

With $50 Fire Tablet, Amazon Doubles Down on Low-End Hardware

Phone? What phone?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review

Last year's tech in this year's tablet.

How the Windows 10 Debut Will Be Unlike Any Windows Launch Before

For a critical launch, the company tries a new approach.

Gartner Cuts 2015 Outlook Amid PC Weakness, China Smartphone Slowdown

Tablet sales are also seen dropping more than 5 percent this year.

Microsoft Sets July 29 as Date for Windows 10

The upgrade will be free for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Xiaomi's Hugo Barra Says Selling Phones in U.S. Part of Strategy, but No Date Set

The company is putting its focus first on developing markets like India.

Windows 10 to Come in at Least Seven Packages Targeting Consumers, Education, Enterprise and Mobile

Also, Windows 10 will support ARM chips only for phones and small tablets, with Intel and AMD processors required for larger tablets and PCs.

Apple Phones, Tablets Continue to Dominate Inside Big Businesses

Apple made up nearly three quarters of device activations last quarter, according to Good Technology.

The Tablet Story Isn't Over -- But It's Changing

It is hard to argue with the narrative -- larger phones are impacting tablet sales.

Apple and IBM Give iPads to Japan's Senior Citizens

The tech giants will use the tablets to help monitor the well-being of some five million people in Japan.

Nokia Plots 2016 Return to Phone Market

We're not dead yet.

HP Spectre x360: The Convertible Windows Laptop to Beat

HP gets a helping hand from Microsoft on its latest Windows convertible laptop.

Google Launches $149 Chromebooks, New Chromebit Computer on a Stick

Over the next few months, Google will release 10 new Chrome OS devices. Here are the first four.

Microsoft Shifts to Intel for Surface 3, Which Goes on Sale May 5

The new models start at $499 and include the option of a built-in LTE modem for an additional $100.

Invisibility Glasses and Encrypted Phones: Security Takes Center Stage at MWC

Security was top of mind in Barcelona this week.

Motorola President Promises More Wearables and Low-Cost Phones

Same as it ever was.