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iPhones bigger?; Cisco battle; Lenovo's India surge; Fab likes Pinterest; Groupon boost

Inside the Bulldog Blog: Bigger iPhone screens may be coming; is Cisco CEO purging rivals?; Lenovo No. 1 in India; Fab dumps Google+; Group profits boost shares.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad 'Carbon' instant hit with reviewers

Touted as the world's lightest "Ultrabook," the X1 model earns positive press for its weight, bigger screen, carbon rollcage, fast recharge battery - and more.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1

Lenovo's big picture focus: 'PC-plus era'

In unveiling its smart TV, the world's No. 2 PC maufacturer displays its continuing evolution beyond computers to Internet-connected devices.

Lenovo's "smart TV" on display in Beijing,

Lenovo expands recall on ThinkCentre PCs to 188,000

Lenovo has again expanded the recall of some ThinkCentre all-in-one desktop computers that could catch fire due to a component defect.

A closeup of a recalled PC

Latest News on Cisco, Lenovo, FCC, Yahoo!, Broadband

Cisco Systems to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday; Lenovo adds third-generation core processors to business PC lineup; FCC nominees approved by Senate; Yahoo! tries to address error on chief's degree; House subcommittee schedules broadband hearing.

Lenovo to invest $800M into new mobile device facility

Lenovo said Monday that it plans to spend about $800 million on a new base to house the development, production and sale of mobile products as the company tries to expand beyond its core PC business.

Tablet challenge: In PC world counting 'pads,' Lenovo trails HP, Apple

Lenovo is not the world's No. 2 PC maker when "pads" or tablets such as the iPad are counted, says research firm Canalys. HP is No. 1 overall with Apple second, but Lenovo's sales continue to surge.

Lenovo's Yoga after flip to tablet

Lenovo: US market growth drives Triad center expansion

The world's No. 2 PC manufacturer has added almost 40,000 square feet to its distribution center in Whitsett and has increased employment 40 percent since it opened in 2008.

Lenovo first to deploy Intel software for PC security, maintenance

Two laptop models feature Small Business Advantage from Intel for security monitoring and off-hours updates.

Lenovo expands Triad center, jobs likely to be added

The world's No. 2 PC manufacturer has added 37,500 square feet to its distribution center in Whitsett and is expected to announce more new jobs there today.

Lenovo promises faster boot up times with 'Enhanced Experience'

The world's No. 2 PC maker says its new service will enable PCs to boot up in 24 seconds rather than the average wait time of 41 seconds.

Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3

Lenovo expands recall of all-in-one desktop PCs

A fire hazard has triggered Lenovo's wider recall of two ThinkCentre PCs that pack all components in one unit.

A closeup of a recalled PC

Investment bank forecasts big growth for Lenovo

The world's No. 2 PC maker reports earnings on Wednesday, and Barclays Capital expects a good quarter.

One of Lenovo's new laptops - U410 Hero in bright red

Latest news from Facebook, Microsoft, Lenovo, CrowdStrike, Zynga

Facebook targets May 17 for IPO date; Microsoft's earnings could help stock reach $38 fair value; Lenovo roadmap leaks Ivy Bridge laptops on June 5; FBI cyber expert joins private firm CrowdStrike; Zynga listens to users with Draw Something update

HP shows signs of recovery from PC flip-flop fallout

HP is in the midst of a turnaround effort under a new chief, former eBay Inc. CEO Meg Whitman. Her predecessor, Leo Apotheker, wanted to sell or spin off the PC business, a plan that contributed to his ouster in September after 11 months on the job. Whitman decided a month later to keep the unit, despite the growing competitive challenge the PC industry faces from smartphones and tablet computers.