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20 People Who Changed Tech: Ted Turner And Jerry Levin
By bringing the world of content to the world of technology, they transformed media and entertainment.
How BYOD Can Complicate Support
Often it seems that bringing in a consumer product to do business work will be straightforward and easy, but it doesn't always work out. BYTE's...
MLB.TV Just Charged Your Credit Card
Are you an MLB.TV subscriber? In past years they have always asked you to renew. Not anymore. Check your credit card.
MOOCs: Valuable Innovation Or Grand Diversion?
Massive open online courses can evolve into a phenomenal educational asset, but they're not the best educational method for most students coming...
2015: Apple Cachet Is Passé
It's CES in 2015: Apple's drive for market share has backfired and their brand has deteriorated as a result. They're still a big player and sell a...
2015: Apple Becomes App
It's CES in 2015: Apple has successfully executed its transition from hardware company to ecosystem company. The mini iPads and iPhones were just...
Disney Tries Tech For A Bit More Magic
Disney hopes to improve the theme park experience with RFID bracelets and new smartphone apps tied to its customer management system.
CES 2013: What We Want To See
Forget 500-inch, green smart 3-D TVs. Here are a few exciting new trends I'll be examining at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Google Makes BYOD Harder
Google is ending several services, including Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) for free users and Google Calendar Sync for all users. If you use an iPhone...
Microsoft Scroogled Site Challenges Google Shopping Honesty
Are you getting Scroogled? What does that even mean? Microsoft wants you to believe Google Shopping is a rip-off and has dedicated Scroogled.com...
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Apple iOS 7's Dramatic Design: Visual Tour
June 12, 2013With iOS 7, Apple wants to shore up doubts about its ability to innovate in design. Take a closer look.
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20 People Who Changed Tech: Ted Turner And Jerry Levin
June 03, 2013By bringing the world of content to the world of technology, they transformed media and entertainment.
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10 Twitter Power Tips
May 30, 2013Want to take your Twitter presence to the next level? These features and techniques will get you there.
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7 Slick Siri Alternative Apps
May 25, 2013Love it or hate it, Apple's Siri doesn't have to be the be-all and end-all of smart personal assistants. Check out these solid apps.
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Google I/O: 10 Big Developments
May 18, 2013Google skipped the skydivers at Google I/O 2013, but broke interesting ground in maps, music, social and search. Take our tour.
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Microsoft Tech Support Scams: Why They Thrive
May 13, 2013Readers detail "frozen DNS Trojan" cold calls and "repairs" that lead to $882 in unauthorized wire transfers.
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Microsoft Says Goodbye Hotmail
May 03, 2013Microsoft moves 300 million Hotmail accounts and 150 petabytes of email data to Outlook.com.
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6 Skype Alternatives Worth Considering
April 17, 2013Skype might be the de facto choice for video and voice calls over the Internet. But here are other options you should explore.
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Gmail's New Compose: 5 Pros and Cons
April 01, 2013Introduced as an option, Gmail's new compose will become the default over the next few days. Here's what I like and dislike.
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Boston, IBM Plot Smarter City
March 14, 2013Public-private partnerships aim to deliver services that cash-strapped cities can't provide on their own. In Boston, pilot projects tackle energy,...
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