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  • CIOs: Will you be relevant in 2017?

    Posted May 7, 2012 - 7:38 am

    CIOs are in danger of becoming irrelevant if they focus on old technologies and practices. Forget what worked in the past and focus on technologies that will delight employees and customers in the future.
  • Lenovo building industrial center to develop tablets, smartphones

    Posted May 6, 2012 - 11:22 pm

    Chinese PC maker Lenovo plans to invest more than 5 billion yuan (US$796 million) to build facilities for the development and production of tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices, it said Monday.
  • How to stop your social networks from distracting you

    Posted May 6, 2012 - 7:40 am

    Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and other social networks help you stay connected with friends and family, but it's easy to overdo the connecting and end up distracted and unproductive. Worse, many social networks notify you every time someone tries to interact with you, making it even harder to concentrate on productive tasks. Turning these helpful reminders off can be tricky in some instances, but setting up a way to tune out mobile and e-mail notifications is well worthwhile. Here's how to stop your social networks from distracting you, so you can get your working life back on track. And don't worry--you can still peek at your Twitter page once in a while.
  • Samsung Galaxy S III FAQ: everything you need to know

    Posted May 6, 2012 - 7:30 am

    After all of the rumors and speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S III is finally here but you probably have a few questions about this new Android phone.
  • Guy puts Ice Cream Sandwich on his laptop--the OS, not the dessert

    Posted May 6, 2012 - 7:30 am

    Android seems to be everywhere these days. While we're still eagerly awaiting for it to appear on toasters (and toaster-fridges), at least we now have it running on full-fledged laptops.
  • Windows RT may be Microsoft's answer to Apple and Google in the BYOD game

    Posted May 6, 2012 - 7:15 am

    Columnist Rob Enderle says enterprises won't rush to roll out Windows 8. However, they may see the new OS in the form of Windows RT, the ARM version that combines the snazzy UI that users like with management and security controls that IT likes. In other words, Microsoft may finally make a foray into BYOD endeavors.
  • Spec smackdown: Samsung Galaxy S III vs. iPhone 4S vs. HTC One X

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 4:00 pm

    Samsung Thursday unveiled the Galaxy S III, the highly-anticipated successor of the popular Galaxy S II, and of course, the iPhone’s newest big rival. The Galaxy S III is like a sequel to the Galaxy Nexus that was made in collaboration with Google, but has a bigger screen, a beefier processor, and a better camera.
  • Samsung's Galaxy S III: four things to know

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 4:00 pm

    Samsung executives today claimed that their new Galaxy S III was "enhanced with nature and human emotion." While we can't exactly verify that claim, we can take a look at some of the specifications and features on Samsung's latest smartphone.
  • RIM after BlackBerry 10 debut: dead or alive?

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:55 am

    Research In Motion recently unveiled its next-generation mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, giving critics a little more insight into the company's future prospects. BlackBerry 10 is a significant break from previous BlackBerry operating systems that focused on physical keyboards and smaller screens; BB10 is designed for touchscreens first. The new BlackBerry platform will still include RIM's traditional enterprise-focused hallmarks such as stability and security. But the company is also making a play for app developers so it can woo consumers by offering popular apps for gaming and social networking.
  • Review

    Tablet face-off: budget models from Acer and Asus vs. Apple’s iPad 2

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:55 am

    It appears that $400 or less marks the new sweet spot for 10-inch class tablets. First Apple reduced its iPad 2 to that price, and now we have a pair of Android tablets, the Acer Iconia Tab A200 and the Asus Transformer Pad 300, coming in at $350 and $380, respectively. If you have four bills and want a 10-inch tablet, which of these represents the better deal? The answer may surprise you.
  • Angry Birds Land theme park opens in Finland

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:50 am

    Angry Birds Land, based on the bestselling game, catapults its way into Finland's Sarkanniemi Adventure Park
  • The week in iOS accessories: sleep like a baby

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:50 am

    This week's roundup of new iOS accessories includes gear to help you listen to music, make music, or simply get some rest. Read on for the latest.
  • Location-based services: are they there yet?

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:50 am

    Mobile apps that use your location to offer services are no longer new. But are they truly useful to businesses? We look at Facebook, Foursquare, Google Latitude and Yelp to see how they're doing.
  • Android breaks crucial 50% of smartphones in use, says comScore

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:45 am

    Android may be lagging behind in the enterprise market, but in the consumer market it's still going full speed ahead.
  • Review

    HTC One X: beautiful, but not without its shortcomings

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:45 am

    It was love at first sight: From the moment I unboxed the HTC One X ($200 with a new two-year contract on AT&T; price as of as of 5/1/2012) I immediately fell for its slim profile and brilliant 4.7-inch display. But it was more than just the phone's good looks that snagged my heart, as the HTC One X came with a tasty serving of Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4) and a long enough battery life to keep me satisfied for hours on end. But like all romances, this one was not without its sour spots, and even the One X's smoking-fast LTE connectivity was not enough for me to overlook the phone's poor call quality and its clunky HTC Sense overlay running over Android.
  • MIT's glare-free glass doesn't fog up, cleans itself

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    MIT scientists have found a new way of surfacing glass in such a way that it virtually eliminates its reflective properties--and that could mean glare-free screens!
  • Using FTP with an iPad

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    Reader Gregg Andrews has an iOS device here and files there and wonders how to bring the two together. He writes:
  • Lab tested: The new iPad 2 and old iPad 2

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    When Apple's third-generation iPad ( Macworld rated 4.5 out of 5 mice ) was released in March, the company kept the iPad 2 ( Macworld rated 4.5 out of 5 mice ) as a more affordable option. It turns out, however, that the iPad 2 sold prior to March 16 and those sold after the launch of the third-generation iPad differ in more ways than the $100 price drop.
  • Opinion: Does BlackBerry still have the juice?

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    Research in Motion faces huge challenges in its battle to survive and they'll all be on attendees' minds at this week at RIM's annual BlackBerry World conference in Orlando. What will also be on our minds: the ticking clock counting down the time RIM has left to turn around its fortunes.
  • Review

    Review: Quickoffice Connect is a poor iCloud clone

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    Stick with the original Quickoffice HD app and either Dropbox or Box instead for a more reliable, cheaper alternative
  • Three alternate iOS music player apps

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    While the Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch might be sufficient for you, there are plenty of other apps you can use to listen to music on your iOS device. Some offer unique ways of organizing and listening to music, and others focus on providing better sound. Here’s a look at three apps that you can use to listen differently to music on iOS.
  • 5 LinkedIn features you may not (but should) know about

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    If you're job hunting or looking to expand your professional network, many people turn to LinkedIn and its portfolio of features and tools to browse job listings, connect with colleagues, ask questions, join groups and more.
  • Seamless transitions your music from Mac to iOS effortlessly

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    Back when I had a morning commute, I would often pop in some earbuds before hopping on the bus and rock out to one of the many tunes on my iPhone as we rode through Chinatown. The problem, of course, came when I reached my desk mid-song: Did I pause and try and find the song on my Mac's iTunes library? Or did I continue to listen through my iPhone, only to look up hours later and realize I'd drained my phone's battery when I should have switched to my desktop?
  • This new wind turbine produces electricity and water

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    In our pursuit of clean, renewable energy, wind turbines seem to always take a backseat to solar energy. We're constantly looking into new ways to harvest the Sun's energy, but what can you do with something that is essentially an oversized fan?
  • Now with more RAM, the 'Vivaldi' Linux tablet Is almost ready

    Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:30 am

    There was plenty of excitement earlier this year over the news that a fully open tablet was in the works, and late last week some new revelations were made about the device that are sure to step up the anticipation even more.
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