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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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Is Print Dead? No, But Mobile Is The Future
May 16, 2012Online content sites face many hurdles if they are going to succeed in a world of aggregators and controversial advertising models. And there is...
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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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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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RIM Debuts NFC-Based Music Accessory
May 01, 2012Research In Motion didn't reveal any new smartphones at BlackBerry World on Monday, but it did show off the BlackBerry Music Gateway, a trick...
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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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Barnes & Noble Deal Shows Microsoft's Patent Power
May 01, 2012Bookseller could have continued expensive court battle with Microsoft over Android-based Nook, or cut Redmond a sweetheart deal. It chose the latter.
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Another Big Step Toward DRM-Free E-Books
April 27, 2012Amazon, ask yourself. What's worse: piracy, or indifference from the people who are supposed to be your customers?
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10 App Stars For New iPad Screen
April 27, 2012Apple optimized its core tablet apps, including iMovie and iPhoto, for the new iPad. But look what else you can do with the gorgeous new Retina...
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Microsoft Preps Spotify-Like Music Service
April 26, 2012Streaming music service called "Woodstock" would replace Zune-branded services, according to published report.
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10 Must-See Tech Product Ideas From Startups
April 25, 2012Can you spot tech's next big thing? Check out ten hot new ideas, fresh from the Demo show, that could impact the way you work and play.
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