New Laptop & Tablet Releases

MOBILE, Ala. - Google steps things up in the laptop market with it's new "Chromebook Pixel" debut. It went on sale Thursday.

It's pretty sleek with it's touch screen technology, enhanced cloud computing and a built in cell network. $1,300 is the starting price for the 'Wi-Fi only' models. The LTE version will cost you $1,450.

Google's "Chromebook Pixel" is designed to bring on the competition with laptops by Apple and Microsoft.

Hewlett-Packard releases its "Slate 7" hoping to raise sagging computer sales. Some of its features include the ability to talk to printers and the Google Android operating system.

The $169 tablet hits stores in April.

Imagine getting a tweet from someone who isn't even alive. Sounds creepy, but it can actually happen thanks to some new social media tools.

Technology companies are making it possible for you to send a pre-written e-mail, Facebook status update or tweet after death. Some are even coming up with ways to keep your Twitter account active with regular updates that mimic your twitter personality after you die.

The founder of Deadsocial says it's a social media savvy way for people to say their final goodbyes.

That's your Daily Tech.