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Serdar Yegulalp
Why IBM Turned Off Siri (and Dropbox and Lots Of Other Things)
May 23, 2012 08:35 PM
IBM's growing pains with BYOD read like a checklist for any company's issues with consumerization of IT.
Chris Spera
Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
May 23, 2012 03:47 PM
Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
Jerry Ryan
The Google/Motorola Deal is Done. What Now?
May 23, 2012 10:30 AM
Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility is complete, but there are still many unanswered questions. Will Moto's Droid phones have some home field advantage for Android? Or does the real special secret behind this deal revolve around Motorola's popular line of TV set top boxes?
Bob Guccione Jr.
Why I Don't Have a Facebook Page
May 22, 2012 10:34 AM
Bob Guccione Jr. is an iconic figure in modern journalism, who started SPIN and GEAR magazines and owned DISCOVER magazine. He helped define new journalism at a time when it was on the wane and appeared to be more concerned with mass appeal. This is his take on Facebook.
Larry Seltzer
Is iPatch Tuesday In Apple's Future?
May 21, 2012 02:00 PM
iOS devices are all over the enterprise. Security threats against them might or might not exist, but they are certainly possible. The only responsible course of action for Apple is to make its update process transparent and predictable.
Larry Seltzer
Keep Your Business Off Of Facebook
May 18, 2012 07:57 AM
Facebook is so outrageously popular that many are tempted to use it for business, just like other consumerization trends. Resist the urge. Facebook will always be a poor choice for business functions.
Chris Spera
This Is Why T-Mobile Won't Officially Carry iPhones
May 18, 2012 07:30 AM
At the gdgt conference in Chicago, Chris Spera learned about T-Mobile's plan to make its network compatible with the iPhone.
Larry Seltzer
Verizon To Sunset Unlimited Data Plan
May 17, 2012 11:35 AM
Verizon customers who move to 4G LTE will lose their unlimited data plan. But let's not gripe about thieving carriers until we know the specifics. The new 4G LTE "data share" plan could easily turn out to be a better deal, especially for families.
Eric Zeman
HTC Smartphone Blockade Racks Up Victims
May 16, 2012 11:39 AM
Certain HTC smartphones have been blocked at U.S. Customs, putting the hurt on AT&T and Sprint. Does Apple care that its patent war is damaging its own customers?
Chris Spera
Ballmer Tops Forbes' List Of 5 Worst CEOs
May 15, 2012 04:47 PM
After more than 12 years, it's clear that Steve Ballmer doesn't understand the organization or industry he's in. Can someone please tell me why this guy is still running Microsoft?
Larry Seltzer
In Defense Of Steve Ballmer
May 15, 2012 04:47 PM
Is Steve Ballmer the "worst CEO" in America today, as a Forbes article claims? It's an utterly unfair analysis.
Eric Zeman
Apple iCloud Refresh Eyes Social Weak Spot
May 15, 2012 11:00 AM
Apple is preparing to make it easier to share photos through its iCloud service. It can't let Google have all the photo-sharing fun.
Dino Londis
Facebook Takes Charge Of Apps, Opens Store
May 14, 2012 12:24 PM
Facebook's new App Center will be modeled after Apple's App Store and Google Play. It will be a single location for apps that are submitted by developers and approved by Facebook. All apps will have Facebook single-sign-on and better documentation.
Eric Zeman
Apple Blocks Push From Sparrow Email App
May 14, 2012 11:06 AM
Sparrow's email app beats Apple's native iOS email. The catch: Its best feature is only available if you're willing to jailbreak your iPhone.
Larry Seltzer
Windows Phone: Great OS, Bad Name
May 14, 2012 08:00 AM
Carriers don't have confidence in "Windows Phone" as a brand. Mostly they avoid discussing it. Fair or not, the name "Windows" doesn't inspire confidence among phone buyers. Microsoft should have named it something else.
Patrick Houston
3 Lessons From Yahoo's Meltdown, From An Insider
May 11, 2012 10:40 AM
A former Yahoo exec who was laid off offers insights from the company's five-year drive to self-destruction.
Eric Zeman
RIM's Latest BlackBerry Aims Low
May 09, 2012 03:08 PM
BlackBerry Curve 9320, RIM's new entry-level smartphone, banks on BBM addicts.
Larry Seltzer
Who Would We Miss? Microsoft, Yes. Apple? Sort Of. RIM, Definitely.
May 09, 2012 02:15 PM
Imagine if one of the major technology companies disappeared without a trace. No more of its products, no more support. Which company would we miss and which would be no great loss? We asked ourselves this question about Microsoft, Google, Apple, IBM, RIM, and some other biggies. Here's what we think.
Eric Zeman
RIM's New CMO, COO Face Herculean Task
May 08, 2012 02:00 PM
Research In Motion's newest executives, announced Tuesday, have their work cut out for them as RIM tries to rescue its sagging fortunes.
Larry Seltzer
Wireless Power Is A Stupid Gimmick
May 07, 2012 11:30 AM
The latest hot smartphone from Samsung will have a wireless charging option and add-on products are available for other devices. Doesn't this make mobile computing better? No, it doesn't.
Larry Seltzer
If Phone Subsidies Decline, So Should Long-Term Contracts
May 07, 2012 10:18 AM
Wireless carriers in Europe are ending their handset subsidies and U.S. carriers Verizon, AT&T. Sprint and T-Mobile are considering the same thing. If they try this, they can't keep gouging on data plans or demanding long-term contracts.
Eric Zeman
RIM Empire Didn't Strike Back At BlackBerry World
May 05, 2012 09:05 AM
Research In Motion didn't quash fears of its demise at BlackBerry World 2012. The company faces real threats that need to be addressed now--not later this year, when BlackBerry 10 launches.
Eric Zeman
RIM CEO Heins Impresses The BlackBerry Faithful
May 02, 2012 03:00 PM
Research In Motion's new CEO Thorsten Heins connected with BlackBerry World attendees in a way RIM's former CEOs never did. He also acknowledged the seriousness of RIM's current plight.
Eric Zeman
BlackBerry 10: RIM Doesn't Show Key Pieces
May 01, 2012 12:05 PM
At BlackBerry World 2012, Research In Motion gave a preview of its forthcoming BlackBerry 10 platform. Unfortunately, RIM left too much out of sight and didn't deliver on enterprise focus.
Chris Spera
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Deal: More Than A Lawsuit Killer
May 01, 2012 12:00 PM
The logic behind Microsoft and B&N's partnership is not yet clear. With a market cap of $800M and an investment value of $1.7B, speculation is rampant around the world and the tech industry. Here we explore some of the possibilities.