Remember when Twitter updated its mobile page so that it could behave more like a smartphone application? Well Google has done something similar for Google Maps. Instead of mimicking the Google Maps application for Android, Google has brought the Google Maps desktop experience to Android and iOS web browsers.

Just yesterday Google announced that an unread message count icon was now available by way of Labs for Gmail users running Firefox or Chrome. And now they have returned with another Gmail goodie, except this one is only for those running Chrome — desktop notifications for email and chat. The notifications can be turned on more »

A new study by Forrester Research revealed that more consumers are planning to buy tablet computers than any other type of computer, including e-readers. The study surveyed 4000 consumers and found that 14% plan to buy a tablet computer, 13% a laptop, 11% an e-reader, and 8% netbooks or desktops. Researchers say that could equal more »

Being a tech blogger I’ve come to realize it’s not always about having the latest and greatest devices, but being satisfied with what you have and knowing how to use it to its fullest potential. On a day to day basis I use pretty mediocre devices — nothing high end — but at the end more »

Welcome back to InterrupTech. Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry. We cover the Barnes & Noble Nook, Windows 7, Moto’s Droid, Apple’s latest computers, Dell’s new Adamo XPS, RIM’s new BlackBerry watch, VW’s new iPhone app, and Google’s music service.

Three new Compaq desktops along with one more HP desktops were announced today. All are geared for small businesses, but they are definitely worth a look. Their starting prices range from $309 to $799. All of these machines feature some stylish designs, showing that business machines don’t need to be hidden under your desk. Plenty of details after the break.

With Windows 7 quickly approaching next month, now is the best time for new product announcements to coincide with the OS release. Usually that would mean new desktops, laptops, and this time around, netbooks. AMD is taking a different angle, however, and is going after those who build their own PCs. What better way to more »

Everyone loves to get something with a nice discount, and one of the latest offers from Dell will allow you to get a Dell Mini 10v netbook for $99. Just as an FYI, the Mini 10v normally retails for $299, which means you are going to save $200. Of course, as you would expect there is a catch.

In order to get that price you need to purchase either an XPS notebook or XPS desktop. The systems you can choose from include the Studio XPS 13 and XPS 16 notebooks as well as the Studio XPS desktop and are priced from $1,037, $1,094 and $854 respectively.

Just days after CES 2009 wrapped up in Vegas, Lenovo hits the streets with an entirely new set of three desktop PCs. These PCs are aimed at power and affordability for the general user and hard-core techy. Gamers will appreciate a few of the additions in the K series especially.

Lenovo has unveiled two new desktop models in their IdeaCentre K series. Both the IdeaCentre K220 and K230 are built for the higher end PC user. Both models come complete with options for faster Core 2 Quad chips as well more storage (up to 1TB), Blu-ray and GeForce 9300M GE integrated video capable of full HD decoding. Key differences between the two are the K220 comes offered with a webcam and face recognition but only up to 4 gigs of memory, while the K230 swaps the webcam option for up to 8 gigs of memory.