Microsoft representatives have recently announced the intentions of the corporation to merge with Barnes & Noble company. Barnes & Noble has established reputation for being the global leader in the production and sale of electronic books, as well as other Internet services dedicated to the sale of various goods. The company is currently working at production of electronic book entitled Nook which operates on Android platform. Specialists and analysts declare unanimously that the main goal of Microsoft and Barnes & Noble merger is the creation of a new company; the company will be oriented on the production of electronic books which will operate on Windows 8 platform.


Both companies’ representatives keep from commenting on the detailed structure of the future company. The unveiled info shows that both companies will continue working at creation and production of Nook electronic books. The merger is called to bring benefits to all involved parties: Microsoft will enter into …

In connection with the upcoming launch of new Windows version, practically all large-scale software developers have started to customize their projects pursuant to the future product. Windows 8 producers promise to give their customers a lot of unexpected surprises. Experts assume that new OS version will be equipped with voice and face recognition system, improved error correction and security system, improved virtualization system, and some changes in design. Absence of the habitual ‘Startup’ button and integration of ‘Start’ screen in Metro style can be attributed to those changes.



Mozilla Corporation does not lag behind and took measures on customization of its Mozilla Firefox browser. Mozilla representatives have already given certain details concerning the innovations and provided a few screenshots for proofs. As seen from those screenshots, the very browser version will correspond to the requirements of new Windows 8 and will work in Metro style as well. Besides, …

Intel replenishes its SSD product line with 525 series that is distinguished by utmost facilities and power-saving properties. Intel 525 embraces six models of 30GB, 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 180GB, and 240GB capacity that are predestined to be employed in high-performance systems. Due to compact dimensions (3.7x50.8x29.85 mm), these solid-state drives are appropriate for handheld small-sized devices, such as ultrabooks, tablets, all-in-one solutions, and embedded systems. According to Intel's developers, the models are eight times smaller in size than traditional HDDs of 2.5-inch form-factor.



Intel 525 are known to employ mSATA interface with PCI Express mini-slot. All models are based on a multi-level NAND flash-memory developed under 25 nm technology. The drives support 128-bit encryption technology that takes Advanced Encryption Standard as the background; this standard functions as an additional data security means in case of loss or theft.


To continue, new SSD series from …