HP's iPad Competitor Faces Tough Odds

The TouchPad runs the latest version of Palm webOS, and seems to check off all the must-have features, but can HP's device compete with Apple's tablet?

InformationWeek

Feb 10, 2011

On the surface, the TouchPad appears to offer all that its peers do: 10-inch display, dual-core processors, slick multitasking, generous storage, video chatting, and, of course, wireless networking galore.

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J&J Says It Will Spend $2B to Expand Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing in U.S.

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ABB to Invest $110 Million in 4 U.S. Plants

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Fall Protection Leads OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations for 15th Straight Year

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CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang speaks during a press conference at the Mandarin Oriental Qianmen after attending the third China International Supply Chain Expo, in Beijing, July 16, 2025.

Nvidia CEO Huang Says He's Disappointed by China Chip Curbs

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J&J Says It Will Spend $2B to Expand Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing in U.S.

The company plans to soon share plans for additional U.S. factories.

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ABB to Invest $110 Million in 4 U.S. Plants

Creating nearly 200 new jobs, the investment will support expected future growth in key industries.

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Fall Protection Leads OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations for 15th Straight Year

The preliminary data highlights persistent compliance issues.

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CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang speaks during a press conference at the Mandarin Oriental Qianmen after attending the third China International Supply Chain Expo, in Beijing, July 16, 2025.

Nvidia CEO Huang Says He's Disappointed by China Chip Curbs

Beijing regulators also targeted the company, accusing it of antitrust breaches.

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Regional Manufacturing: The Future of a Resilient Industry

Regional manufacturing can be competitive secret weapon to break free from global supply chains.

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A Costco Wholesale is seen July 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Costco Recalls Prosecco Because Bottles Could Shatter Without Warning

There is no word regarding how many affected bottles were sold or how the problem was discovered.

September 16, 2025

A sign marks the entrance of the Boar's Head processing plant in Jarratt, Va., on Thursday Aug. 29, 2024.

Congress Asks Whether Boar's Head Deli Meat Plant Tied to Deadly Outbreak Will Be Fit to Reopen

A deadly outbreak exposed shocking food safety failures at the major deli meat manufacturer.

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A Tesla model Y and other Telsla vehicles sit at a dealership, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Kennesaw, Ga.

NHTSA Investigating Tesla Door Handles That Could Trap Passengers

The agency received nine reports of people being unable to open the doors.

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A worker holds a sign reading 'investing instead of saving' during a nationwide warning strike of the union IG Metal at the car maker FORD factory in Cologne, Germany, Germany, Oct. 29, 2024.

Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs at German Plant as EV Demand Lags

The factory will move to one shift per day instead of two.

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A long line of unsold 2024 R1S electric utility vehicles sits at a Rivian service center Nov. 26, 2024, in east Denver.

It's 'Do or Die' for EV Maker Rivian

The company just started long-delayed work on a $5 billion facility in Georgia.

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U.S. Among Top 3 Markets Manufacturers Are Leaving

Nearly 54% of U.S. organizations report substantial revenue declines in the last year.

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The current Ford World Headquarters is seen, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Dearborn, Mich.

Ford Moving World Headquarters for First Time in 70 Years

But the carmaker didn't move too far.

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Former Employee at DVD Maker Gets Nearly 5 Years for Stealing 'Blockbuster Movies'

The most significant losses likely came when he stole a copy of "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

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Also on the podcast, ConocoPhillips to lay off thousands, Weaber catches fire in Pennsylvania, U.S. Steel closing plant in Illinois, JLR restart could take much longer and addressing critical problems with railroad bridges.

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Lengths of glass move down a quality control line during a tour of Corning's iPhone glass manufacturing facility Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Harrodsburg, Ky.

Apple Deepens Ties to Kentucky Plant That Makes Cover Glass for iPhone, Apple Watch

The specialty glass maker says it plans to triple production capacity, increasing workforce by 50%.

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