Another Setback Strikes RIM, Writes Off PlayBook Inventory

Things are certainly not looking good for Research in Motion Ltd., with its latest announcement adding to a growing list of setbacks for its first tablet. With lower than expected sales of PlayBook, RIM was forced to offer its first tablet at a cheap cost. And now, the Canadian company announced that it will write off its inventory of Playbook tablets.

Gingerbread Gobbled Up By 50% Of Android Devices

The Ice Cream Sandwich may be the latest toast among Android users, but for now, Gingerbread is king in terms of sheer number, with a little more than half of Android devices running on it. The latest figures show Gingerbread taking 50.6% of the Android pie, with Froyo running second with 35.3% followed by Eclair at just over 10%.

Tablets Taken To Court In Paperless Bid

That image of lawyers and their assistants in courts holding tons of folders and papers may change really soon. Starting April next year, all Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales will be given HP’s TouchPad as courts try to cut down on the clutter and save money in the long run.