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Proposed New York Law Would Ban Anonymous Posts
A new bill would require anonymous posts to either be removed on demand or attributed. How is this remotely workable?
Why IBM Turned Off Siri (and Dropbox and Lots Of Other Things)
IBM's growing pains with BYOD read like a checklist for any company's issues with consumerization of IT.
Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
The Google/Motorola Deal is Done. What Now?
Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility is complete, but there are still many unanswered questions. Will Moto's Droid phones have some home field...
Why I Don't Have a Facebook Page
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Is iPatch Tuesday In Apple's Future?
iOS devices are all over the enterprise. Security threats against them might or might not exist, but they are certainly possible. The only...
Keep Your Business Off Of Facebook
Facebook is so outrageously popular that many are tempted to use it for business, just like other consumerization trends. Resist the urge....
This Is Why T-Mobile Won't Officially Carry iPhones
At the gdgt conference in Chicago, Chris Spera learned about T-Mobile's plan to make its network compatible with the iPhone.
Verizon To Sunset Unlimited Data Plan
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....
HTC Smartphone Blockade Racks Up Victims
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...
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Tesla's Electric Sedan Hits The Road In June
May 22, 2012Model S luxury sedan boasts the longest range of any all-electric car.
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Take A Look At This Hot Connected Porsche
May 10, 2012At the CTIA show in New Orleans, we got a feel for what driving a "connected" car equipped with built-in Blackberry tablets might be like.
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Google Gets License For Driverless Car
May 08, 2012Google's autonomous cars can now lawfully be tested on Nevada roadways, using the first such license issued in the U.S.
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MWC 2012: Smartphone Apps, Gadgets For Cars
February 29, 2012Fresh from Mobile World Congress 2012, check out new apps and devices designed to make your car time more productive, enjoyable, and safe.
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ZipKord: A Better Car Charger
February 02, 2012It's a mundane product category, but car chargers can be important and some are better than others.
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Ford CEO: More Tech Means Less Driver Distraction
January 18, 2012As Ford turns to IT to redefine its product line and image, it answers questions about whether gizmo-laden cars are less safe cars.
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Cobra Smart Charger Makes Phone Behave In Your Car
January 12, 2012The Cobra Joy Ride is a smart charger which you can program to interact with their Android app to make the phone behave as you want in your car.
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Concept Porsche Shows Off RIM QNX
January 12, 2012At CES, a concept Porsche demonstrated what Research In Motion's QNX platform can do. We saw some pretty exciting developments under the hood.
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CES 2012: Keyport Overhauls The Traditional Key Ring
January 10, 2012Sometimes, the best gadgets don't involve a lot of high tech or silicon chips. Such is the case with Keyport's Slide which is a completely fresh...
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Solar Panels Charge Phones, Laptops, Even Refrigerators
January 09, 2012Goal Zero demonstrates at CES solar panels with heavy-duty rechargers for a variety of portable (and not so portable) devices.
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