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Comic: Unwearables
Wearables were one of the top gifts of 2015, but not all of them were created equal.
HTC Starts Vive Preorders Feb. 29, Bets On VR
HTC is making its Vive HR headset available for February preorder. Will virtual reality be the foundation for a successful future?
Tesla's Autopilot Now Summons Car, But Curbs Driver's Speed
Tesla's most recent software update aims to allow drivers of its high-end electric vehicles to summon their vehicle from their garage, but also would restrict their speed.
iPhone 5e Rumors Point To Smaller, Cheaper Model
A new report suggests the 4-inch iPhone expected soon will be powered by Apple's A8 chip and named the iPhone 5e.
Ford Testing Autonomous Vehicles In Snow
Ford updates its LiDAR system to deal with Michigan's wintry road conditions, paving the way for broader use of self-driving vehicles.
Amazon WorkMail Is Now In Generally Availability
Amazon's WorkMail, a potential competitor to Google's Gmail and Microsoft Outlook, is now in general availability, and it's integrated with the company's encryption key management technology.
Avnet CIO: Put Business At The Center Of IT
As an IT and electronics distributor, Avnet is in a unique position to view the trends driving the technology industry. It's also in the position of implementing those trends itself, including cloud computing and customer self-service. Here's how CIO Steve Phillips aligns IT with business at Avnet.
4 Data Security Tips For CIOs
Security challenges facing CIOs will continue to escalate because the payoffs are high for perpetrators, and risks are relatively low. Here are four tips to help turn your organization -- and your data -- into less appealing targets for the bad guys.
Huawei, Toshiba, ZTE Unleash Hot Smartphones, Tablets At CES 2016
New smartphones and convertible tablets from Toshiba, Acer, ZTE, and Huawei were on display at CES. Here is a roundup of the devices that caught our eye.
10 Best Enterprise Products At CES
InformationWeek went to CES so you didn't have to. Here are the 10 best enterprise products we found lurking among the consumer gadgets and gear.
iPhone 7 Will Reportedly Support Wireless Headphones
Say goodbye to wires -- for a price. Apple is reportedly planning on offering wireless headphones as an accessory for the upcoming iPhone 7.
Apple Acquires Feelings, Microsoft R Update, 2016 Predictions: Big Data Roundup
Apple is getting emotional. The company has acquired a startup that claims its facial recognition software can read your feelings. Meanwhile, Microsoft gets ready to update its R strategy, vendors offer their 2016 big data predictions, and more. Here's our big data roundup for the week ending January 10, 2016.
Google, Lenovo Team On Project Tango Smartphone
Lenovo announced at CES that it will release a smartphone that integrates Google's Project Tango spatial sensing technology this summer.
US Marshals Raid Chinese Hoverboard Booth At CES
A Chinese hoverboard vendor sees its booth stripped bare after US Marshals conducted a raid in the middle of CES.
Windows 10 Devices, Connected Car Deals At CES: Microsoft Roundup
The week of CES saw new Windows 10 devices, connected-car advancements, and the looming end of Internet Explorer 8, 9, and 10.
Smartphones From China Dominate CES 2016
The majority of new hardware revealed CES in Las Vegas this week came not from market leaders, but from rising vendors from China.
9 Reasons Why Personalized Marketing Still Isn't Accurate
Personalization efforts have served as a vanguard for big data at many organizations. But some of these programs still fall short. Here's a closer look at what's going wrong. Does your enterprise fit these profiles?
Synergy's $110B Cloud Spending Report Smashes Other Estimates
Synergy says $110 billion was spent on the cloud in 2015, 300% more than IDC's estimate. Why the difference?
Apple Acquires Emotion Recognition Specialist Emotient
Following other AI and facial recognition acquisitions during the last few months, Apple has now snapped up Emotient, a San Diego-based startup that specializes in face-based emotional analysis.
Windows 10 Migration: 4 Tips To Help IT Prepare
IT professionals have a lot to consider when contemplating a migration to Windows 10. These four tips will help make upgrading as smooth as possible for yourself, and your enterprise end users.
Windows 10 Laptops, Hybrids Grab The Spotlight At CES 2016
New laptops and hybrid devices from HP, Dell, LG, Acer, and Lenovo were on display at CES 2016. Here's an up-close look at the offerings.
Uber Settles 'God View' And Data Breach Investigation
Uber has reached an agreement with New York's Attorney General to implement stronger privacy and security controls. Additionally, the company will pay a $20,000 fine to resolve a data breach issue.
BlackBerry's Chen Optimistic About Future With Android
BlackBerry's Android-based Priv handset is gaining enough traction that BlackBerry will use Android for more smartphones. CEO John Chen detailed his vision for the Canadian company at CES this week.
Apple's Tim Cook Earned $10.3 Million In 2015
Apple CEO Tim Cook netted a little over $10 million in 2015, according to new filings with the SEC. However, other top executives at the company earned more than double that in yearly compensation.
EZCast Smart TV Dongle May Threaten Home Network Security
Security firm Check Point highlights the risky networking pathways that can be created by not properly protecting connected IoT consumer products.
iPhone Production Cuts Test Apple Stock
Is the era of blockbuster iPhone sales coming to an end? When reports indicated Apple was cutting production of its flagship device, its stock took a hit.
Mobile, IoT Sales Hampered By Security Fears: Accenture
Concerns about privacy and security join several factors weighing heavily on purchases of mobile devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. A new Accenture report says 2016 could be a very flat year for sales of consumer technology overall, and mobile and IoT devices in particular.
Design Thinking Is Taking Hold At IBM
If Design Thinking succeeds at IBM, a company that for decades has typified how US big business works, large numbers of companies will likely follow suit. Is your organization one of them?
Government IT: Hot Tech Trends In 2016
Local, state, and federal governments are aiming to make their tech initiatives more open, responsive, technically up-to-date, and secure this year. Can they pull it off?
10 Healthcare Wearables, Devices Dominating CES
This year's wearables go beyond basic step counting to measure core health data such as blood pressure, vision quality, and body temperature. At CES 2016, InformationWeek got up close and personal with the latest wave of health-centric devices.
GM CEO Talks Chevy Bolt, Auto Tech At CES 2016
Mary Barra, CEO and chairman of the GM board, discussed the future of auto technology and the new Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle during her CES keynote.
Twitter's 10,000-Character Limit Bump Makes Business Sense
Epic tweets could arrive before the end of April, according to a report. Users are not happy about the prospect so far, but it makes business sense.
Samsung, Huawei, HTC Show Off Smartwatches At CES
The smartwatch field just got a bit more crowded, with new devices from Samsung, Huawei, HTC, Fitbit, and Casio. The companies showed off their latest gear at CES 2016.
Intel CEO Details Sensor-Packed Future At CES 2016
At CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich described a future that included sensors implanted in nearly every device people touch or use. This smart, connected world will push computing beyond the limits of traditional silicon processors.
Amazon Starts 2016 With Three Price Cuts
Amazon Web Services diminishes its own prospects of handsome quarterly profits through a set of price reductions. These cuts also make life harder for competitors.
Fitbit Blaze Chases Apple Watch With Luxury Touches
The Fitbit Blaze carries a touch of luxury in the form of leather and stainless steel band options, alongside expanded communications capabilities. It's the company's first attempt to take on the Apple Watch head-on.
Top Data Privacy Issues To Scare You In 2016
In 2016 issues regarding privacy, whether in personal or business data, are going to dominate headlines and change the way people interact with technology and the companies that provide it. From encryption to drones, to personal information, here's what to watch in the next 12 months.
Huawei Launches Mate 8 Flagship Smartphone Globally
Huawei said it is launching its high-end handset globally but didn't announce specific US plans. The company also unveiled its GX8 smartphone and a 10-inch tablet at CES.
Twitter's Top Data Science, Analytics, And BI Feeds
Twitter is a veritable playground for data scientists looking to scrape and analyze public data. But it's also a great place to learn about what data scientists, business intelligence practitioners, and analytics experts are thinking. Here are 11 of our favorites on Twitter.
Hot New Wares From LG, Samsung, Qualcomm Invade CES 2016
Connected car technology and smart home appliances were among Tuesday's announcements at CES 2016.
CES 2016: Sneak Peek At Emerging Trends
After walking around a crowded ballroom for a couple of hours checking out gadgets of all shapes, sizes, and functionality, here are the major trends I saw coming together at the event that are likely to have long-term impact on our lives and businesses.
Ford Aims To Connect Cars To Smart Homes, Drones
As it transforms from automaker to mobility provider, Ford is betting big on self-driving cars and automotive connectivity.
Microsoft Partnerships Drive Connected Cars: CES 2016
At CES, Microsoft announces new partnerships with Volvo, Nissan, Harman, and IAV to further connected car strategies.
Apple, Taxes, And Why Tim Cook Is Wrong
Apple has substituted bluster and brazen attacks on the tax system for good corporate citizenship. Why are we singling out Apple? For starters, it's No. 1 on a list of the top 30 companies with the most money held offshore, using loopholes that allow it to avoid paying US taxes on approximately $181 billion.
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Now On 200M Devices
Microsoft's announcement of updated Windows 10 activation numbers includes the mention that more than three-quarters of the company's enterprise customers are running an active pilot of the operating system.
Nvidia DRIVE PX 2 Boosts IQ Of Self-Driving Cars
DRIVE PX 2, the latest version of Nvidia's supercomputer for cars, enables a host of different functions that can help autonomous vehicles run safely and efficiently.
How To Hire Your Next CIO
Business technology is in transition. Make sure your next CIO can rise to the challenge.
DOJ Sues VW Over Emissions-Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen and its subsidiaries Audi and Porsche used "defeat devices" to make polluting vehicles appear to meet clean air regulations, the US Department of Justice claims.
8 New Year's Resolutions For Enterprise Developers
Every year around this time, people make stupid resolutions, such as, "Drink less coffee" or "Learn Esperanto." Here's a look at 8 New Year's resolutions that might do some serious good for enterprise software developers.
Mark Zuckerberg's AI Helper Will Fall Short
As a personal challenge for 2016, Facebook's CEO says he aims to automate his home by coding his own artificial intelligence software. But the resulting AI household helper will likely work worse than anticipated.
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