BlackBerry

RSS

Slideshow

Revenge of the nerds: 11 titans of technology who tackled sports

Posted October 2, 2013 - 1:59 pm

These geeks got rich and then bought their way into sports, but, unlike in tech, they didn’t all hit it out of the park
- Quick Read
BlackBerry's MDM business still has value, despite handset woes

Posted October 1, 2013 - 3:37 pm

While the tone of most recent media coverage of BlackBerry has understandably been one of doom and gloom, the company's mobile device management business retains substantial value, according to financial researchers.
- Quick Read
BlackBerry responds to Gartner's call for clients to ditch BB products

Posted October 1, 2013 - 2:42 pm

BlackBerry this weekend defended its ability to continue serving enterprise customers with smartphones and secure mobile management software, responding to a Gartner report recommending that its corporate clients stop using the Canadian vendor's products.
- Quick Read
How tech companies can succeed by going private

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:58 pm

BlackBerry, BMC and Dell are three of the latest tech companies to go private after a series of stumbles as public companies. To succeed in the latest chapter of their business lives, these firms need to undo the damage done by going public in the first place. It's easier said than done.
- Quick Read
Gartner to IT shops: 'Game over' for BlackBerry

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:36 pm

Upcoming Gartner report will recommend that enterprise users quickly find alternatives to BlackBerry smartphones and servers.
- Quick Read
What's next for BlackBerry?

Posted September 23, 2013 - 5:19 pm

The group trying to buy BlackBerry for $4.7 billion will likely break up the company, wiping out its smartphone division while preserving BlackBerry's secure network services used by large enterprises. But one analyst said he hopes that's not the case.
- Quick Read
Canada's Fairfax offers to acquire BlackBerry in $4.7B deal

Posted September 23, 2013 - 1:52 pm

A consortium led by Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings has offered to acquire struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry.
- Quick Read
FAQ: What does BlackBerry going private mean?

Posted September 23, 2013 - 12:00 pm

The news that foundering smartphone maker BlackBerry is going to be taken private by one of its largest shareholders has made big waves across the technology and business communities alike. If you're struggling to get up to speed on the news, here's a quick primer to help you along:
- Quick Read
BlackBerry expects $1B loss, will slash staff, reduce handset range

Posted September 20, 2013 - 3:54 pm

BlackBerry lost close to $1 billion in the July to September quarter as users abandoned its once-dominant platform.
- Quick Read
Layoffs coming to BlackBerry could reach 40%

Posted September 18, 2013 - 3:55 pm

BlackBerry said it will continue to take steps to optimize its business, following a report that up to 40% of its 12,700 employees will lose their jobs by year's end.
- Quick Read
BlackBerry announces Z30 smartphone with 5-in. display and large battery

Posted September 18, 2013 - 10:24 am

BlackBerry today announced the Z30 smartphone with a 5-in. display and a larger battery for 25 hours of mixed usage.
- Quick Read
BlackBerry sale might not include smartphones

Posted September 17, 2013 - 12:40 pm

Potential bidders for BlackBerry are only interested in parts of the business, concluding that the firm's smartphones, such as the recent Q10 and Z10, have little or no value, reports say.
- Quick Read
Bug bounty program slates $300K mobile hacking contest for Nov.

Posted September 12, 2013 - 4:09 pm

HP TippingPoint's ZDI, along with Google and BlackBerry, will sponsor November edition of Pwn2Own that focuses on smartphones and tablets.
- Quick Read
5 reasons you can finally ditch BlackBerry

Posted August 20, 2013 - 3:58 pm

BlackBerry 10 smartphone sales have been disappointing, and last week the company announced that it's essentially up for sale. Bad news aside, five key industry trends suggest that BlackBerry's purported advantages no longer matter.
- Quick Read
BlackBerry's bleak options: will suitors really pay for a wedding?

Posted August 13, 2013 - 1:51 pm

All the likely alternatives call for a much diminished company, or broken up into some software assets and a brand value that's declining every day.
- Quick Read
Not even a new owner would boost BlackBerry's smartphone share

Posted August 12, 2013 - 4:09 pm

BlackBerry now ranks as 'secondary' buy for companies, behind Android and iOS, analysts say.
- Quick Read
Thank You For Not Sharing RSS

Can the cops search your smart phone without a warrant?

Posted August 1, 2013 - 12:26 pm

It all depends on where you are. Get stopped in Texas or California, and they can have their way with your mobile -- no court order required.
- Quick Read
Dead tablet walking: No more big updates coming for the BlackBerry Playbook

Posted July 18, 2013 - 10:55 am

Not only is the Playbook not getting a BB10 port, it's not getting anything.
- Quick Read
With BlackBerry reportedly hacked, is anything secure?

Posted July 1, 2013 - 12:51 pm

You have to wonder what level of encryption can withstand the brute-force computing power that is cheaply available today.
- Quick Read
BlackBerry can rise from the ashes as a leader in MDM

Posted June 28, 2013 - 4:21 pm

BlackBerry the company will survive, but it's time to throw in the towel on BlackBerry the mobile platform vendor.
- Quick Read
BlackBerry dumps plans to upgrade PlayBook tablet to BB10 operating system

Posted June 28, 2013 - 2:46 pm

Despite past promises to the contrary, BlackBerry says it isn't bringing the BB10 operating system to its PlayBook tablet.
- Quick Read
Mobilize!RSS

Early Dismissal Friday: BlackBerry's best/worst earnings

Posted June 28, 2013 - 2:30 pm

BlackBerry is, by far, the most entertaining company to watch lately, in the same way that some people watch Nascar for the crashes.
- Quick Read
Review

BlackBerry Q10 review: You'll either love it or hate it

Posted June 12, 2013 - 9:22 am

Physical keyboard addicts now have a smartphone designed for them, but no one else may want to suffer the drawbacks.
- Quick Read
Why BlackBerry's tepid tablet strategy could be its fatal flaw

Posted June 4, 2013 - 11:12 am

Ever since BlackBerry first launched its PlayBook tablet back in April 2011, the company's tablet strategy has been flawed.
- Quick Read
#Tech RSS

The Senate may be interested in how Tim Cook likes his coffee

Posted May 24, 2013 - 6:00 am

The Apple CEO insists that his company doesn’t dodge taxes, but instructions to his personal assistant may suggest otherwise
- Quick Read

Join today!

Get FREE access to premium content, in-depth reviews, practical tips

How it works: The basic tech behind the Internet
You may think you know, but do you really know?
Free and cheap ways to study for IT certifications
Helpful tips for finding inexpensive study resources and getting hands-on experience
iOS vs. Android vs. BlackBerry vs. Windows Phone
Which platform provides the security you need?

content

Ask a Question

BlackBerry

Slideshow

Review

Join today!

Blog

Marketplace

Sponsored Links

The IDG Network