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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
Bob Guccione Jr. is an iconic figure in modern journalism, who started SPIN and GEAR magazines and owned DISCOVER magazine. He helped define new...
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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MySocialCloud Stores All Your Social Feeds, URLs, Passwords
May 24, 2012Tired of forgetting your password? Startup MySocialCloud will remember it for you and aggregate your social feeds in one convenient dashboard.
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Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
May 23, 2012Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
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GameMaker Promises Drag-n-Drop Game Creation
May 23, 2012Game authoring tools make computer game creation accessible to the masses. Is GameMaker: Studio the next Flash?
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Is iPatch Tuesday In Apple's Future?
May 21, 2012iOS devices are all over the enterprise. Security threats against them might or might not exist, but they are certainly possible. The only...
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Documents To Go: Terrific Office App For Android
May 14, 2012Documents To Go is a workhorse app on my Android tablet. I use it for note taking during meetings as well as reviewing text documents and...
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Facebook Takes Charge Of Apps, Opens Store
May 14, 2012Facebook'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...
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Why Good is Popular For Safe Mobile Computing
May 10, 2012
In an interview with BYTE, Good Technology's Dimitri Volkmann explains his company's approach to helping IT departments accommodate BYOD and...
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Symantec Adds 4 Tools To Mobility Management Suite
May 08, 2012Symantec Tuesday announced four new tools for mobile security, especially in a BYOD environment. The tools enhance application security, data loss...
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Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Deal: More Than A Lawsuit Killer
May 01, 2012The 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...
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Skype Has A Future In The Enterprise
April 26, 2012Skype is one of those consumer technologies that IT hates and tries to banish, but it's probably too late for that. There is a good...
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