Computex 2013

Jonney Shih introduces its new product called the 'ASUS Transformer Book Trio', the world's first three-in-one mobile device during a press conference ahead of the opening of the Computex trade fair in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Asustek's new product ASUS Transformer Book Trio, an 11.6-inch device combined notbook, tablet and desktop, is displayed during a news conference as part of media preview of the 2013 Computex exhibition in Taipei.

Intel Corporation's Executive Vice President Tom Kilroy (R) holds a tablet/laptop hybrid for a photo call with Taiwanese pop star Jolin Tsai during the opening of Taiwan's Computex 2013, one of the world's largest IT exhibitions, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Asustek's new product ASUS fonepad Note, a 6-inch device combined tablet and smartphone, is displayed during a news conference as part of media preview of the 2013 Computex exhibition in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

A visitor looks at motherboards at the MSI booth at the 2013 Computex exhibition at the TWTC Nangang exhibition hall in Taipei June 4, 2013.

Asustek Computer Inc Chairman Jonney Shih speaks about the company's new product ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity, a 10.1-inch device combined tablet and PC, during a news conference as part of media preview of the 2013 Computex exhibition in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

A woman displays a smart watch developed by Sonostar during Computex 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan. The device is scheduled to hit market in the third quarter, with a price tag of 179 USD.

Acer's Chairman JT Wang poses for cameras during an interview before the opening of the Computex exhibition at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Jonney Shih, Chairman of Taiwan's ASUSTek Computer Inc., introduces its new product called the 'ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7', the world's first three-in-one mobile device during a press conference ahead of the opening of the Computex trade fair in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Jim Wong, JT Wang and Michael Birkin pose with their new products at an international press conference on the eve of the opening of Computex 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Intel Corporation's Executive Vice President Tom Kilroy delivers the keynote speech at the opening of Taiwan's Computex 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan.

An Acer employee displays a new tablet-laptop hybrid Aspire R7 at an international press conference on the eve of the opening of Computex 2013 in Taipei.

Acer Inc.'s Associated Vice President of Mobile Computing David Lee and Acer President Jim Wong describe features of the new Aspire S7 Ultrabook at an international press conference on the eve of the opening of Computex, one of the world's largest IT exhibitions, in Taipei.

Young Liu , Foxconn general manager of innovating Dial System Business Group (iDSBG) speaks during a press conference ahead of the opening of the Computex trade fair in Taipei on June 3, 2013.

Krik Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of the PC Client Group, speaks during a press conference in Taipei on June 4, 2013.

Sony unveils PS4 console

Sony provided the world the first look at its new PlayStation 4 console, promising to combine its film, music, television and game strengths in a powerhouse home entertainment box.

Sony Computer Entertainment president Andrew House touted the next-generation videogame consoles as being built for the future while, at the same time, saying the company was remaining true to the new console's predecessor, the PlayStation 3.

"This is a completely new platform and, in many ways, represents a completely new PlayStation," House said during a press event here on the eve of the premier E3 videogame expo.

We are more than ever capitalizing on the vast network of Sony divisions and the reputation of one of the biggest and most powerful entertainment brands in the world.

The PS4 will launch with beefed up offerings at the Sony Unlimited movie and music services as the console moves to expand into a complete home entertainment center while remaining true to hardcore gamers.

As Sony sets out to win fans for the PS4, it will continue to ramp up content for PS3.

Shu Yoshida, president of Sony's Worldwide Studios for Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., addresses the media at the Sony PlayStation E3 media briefing in Los Angeles on June 10, 2013.

Attendees watch gamers play video games on the PlayStation 4 at the Sony PlayStation E3 media briefing in Los Angeles on June 10, 2013.

Sony Computer Entertainment president and CEO Andrew House addresses the media as he stands in front of a display showing the images of the new PlayStation 4 at the Sony PlayStation E3 media briefing in Los Angeles on June 10, 2013.

First Apple computer auctioned

German auction house Breker said an Asian client, who asked not to be named, bought the so-called Apple 1, which the tech company's founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built in a family garage.(Getty Images)

Breker claims it is one of only six known remaining functioning models in the world. Breker already sold one last year for 4,92,000 euros.(Getty Images)

It says the computer bears Wozniak's signature. An old business transaction letter from the late Jobs also was included.(Getty Images)

A photograph of Steve Jobs and Apple-co founder Steve Wozniak from the early days of Apple.

A man displays his old Apple Macintosh Classic computer from 1990 beside his newly purchased Apple iPad after being among the first to purchase the new device during an iPad launch event at the Apple retail store in Hamburg May 28, 2010.

The Apple II was designed and built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak by the end of 1976. It was the first mass marketed personal computer.(Getty Images)

The Apple II was a single-board computer like the Apple I, but the Apple II was much improved, going several steps further than its predecessor. The Apple II had the BASIC (Beginner's All Symbolic Instruction Code) programming language built in, and it had the ability to display text and graphics in colour.