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Samsung Electronics launched its new Galaxy Note tablet in three major markets on Thursday, hoping that a stylus-type pen and split-screen function will stand the new device apart from rival Apple's iPad. The company, facing accusations that it copied the design and some features of Apple's iPad and iPhone, said the Galaxy Note 10.1 would be a "game changer" from rival tablets, on which users usually only view one application at a time. The device can have two apps active on a split-screen, while an 'S-Pen' seeks to solve tablet and smartphones' sometimes clunky keyboard and input functions by allowing users to write and...

Samsung’s participation in the consumer electronics trade show already promises to reveal the new Galaxy Note 2, but it looks like the brand has another unveiling up its sleeve. The teaser below references the evolution of technology and the description on YouTube calls it a glimpse into Samsung’s newest Windows 8-ready innovation. Without giving too much away, it’s certainly enough to get excited about. We spy a corner of the keypad, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it look at the laptop opening up and – is that a stylus?

New reports suggest that the alleged iPad mini’s display will have indium tin oxide (ITO) film coating and that future iPads will also adopt this feature. ITO is a super thin and lightweight coating that is an electrically conductive transparent substance that acts as an EMI shield and helps reduce radio interference. ITO is a solid solution that possesses great conductivity and transparency properties. It is often used as a coating for flat panel and plasma displays.

We've finally reached an abundance of riches when it comes to tablets. They're fantastic devices, but you may still be puzzled about which one is right for you. Here's some comparisons to help you make up your mind. I'm not going to compare the definite losers, the BlackBerry and WebOS tablets, both of which where market duds. The Windows 8 tablets have not arrived yet, and chances are that they'll be way too late to the party when they do. Currently they're expected in late 2012. Apple got a year's head start on all the other contenders. The iPad offers...