Analysis

LightSquared's options to save its network are limited

IDGNS staff — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:33:18 +0000

Though would-be mobile carrier LightSquared says it still wants to find a solution to interference with GPS, its options are limited, industry observers said on Wednesday.

Five Key Things about Google's Chrome for Android Beta

kevinpurdy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:29:27 +0000

There’s no Flash. None. Nada. And that’s just the way Adobe wants it, supposedly.

New Android augmented reality rumors, a super-slim Galaxy S III, and free T-Mobile phones

kevinpurdy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:55:29 +0000

All the mobile rumors of the day, compiled, compressed, and given completely subjective ratings.

Systems management, cloud services likely in Dell's software acquisition plans

IDGNS staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:08:52 +0000

Dell's formation of a new software group, which was announced Thursday, could be the forerunner to a string of acquisitions by the vendor, with some observers predicting a focus on systems management and cloud services provisioning.

Who really was behind the SOPA protests?

IDGNS staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:46 +0000

Some critics have blamed Silicon Valley tech firms for the massive online protests last month against two controversial copyright bills. Other groups have trumpeted the grassroots nature of the protests.

'Mobile First' gaining momentum, but so is 'Web Second'

kevinpurdy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:26:36 +0000

There are many reasons to value mobile users and their eagerness to try (and buy) things, but the web is where you'll find your truest fans.

How Google's privacy policy changes will affect Android

kevinpurdy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:30:14 +0000

What Google is doing with your information, and why it’s <em>really</em> doing so, are up for debate, and Android is at the core of that debate.</p>

SOPA and PIPA: What went wrong?

IDGNS staff — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:29:54 +0000

For Internet activists, last week's Web protests against two controversial copyright enforcement bills were a huge victory against three powerful and well-funded trade groups that pushed hard for passage of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act.

Everyone is the new CEO of RIM!

kevinpurdy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:33:34 +0000

Lots of people have been talking for months about what a new CEO for the maker of BlackBerry should do. Now's as good a time as any to compile that advice into one handy guide.

The quirky conundrum of tethering and hotspots

kevinpurdy — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:06:07 +0000

Can you use your phone as your go-to connection for getting work done? Yes, but only if you're willing to pay serious monthly cash--or play a game of hide-and-seek with your carrier.

SOPA and PIPA: Web protests seem to be a turning point

IDGNS staff — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:05:35 +0000

Opponents of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act cheered Wednesday's Web blackout as a turning point in the debate over the two controversial copyright protection bills.

No demand for Windows 8 tablets? Or don't trust predictive surveys

IDGNS staff — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:09:38 +0000

The surveys says ... wait. You can't trust surveys, according to CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle. He offers some historical lessons on why you can't believe predictive surveys.

Lawmakers seem intent on approving SOPA, PIPA

IDGNS staff — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:31:44 +0000

Early this year, the U.S. Congress appears likely to move forward with two controversial copyright enforcement bills, even with vocal and widespread opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act in the Internet community.

Microsoft is ready for its Droid moment

kevinpurdy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:34:08 +0000

Microsoft thinks Windows Phone really needs is its own version of a Droid--a heavily marketed, easily recognizable version of its operating system that nobody in the U.S. can avoid hearing about.

The best phone so few know about

kevinpurdy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Why are unlocked phones such a edge-case in the U.S.?