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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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Future Of Payments Is Right On Your Phone
May 17, 2012
At the CTIA conference in New Orleans, we got a demo of MasterCard's PayPass Wallet. You can use the digital wallet online or on your smartphone...
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Many Identity Theft Protection Services Promise The Impossible
April 20, 2012Consumer Federation of America report warns about ID theft service providers that offer vague, misleading, or incomplete assurances about their...
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How To Create A Superior Tablet Banking App
March 26, 2012Mobile apps for iPads, Kindle Fires, and other tablets need to be more than just ported-over smartphone apps. Industry leaders reveal what goes...
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Apple to Buy Back $10B in Stock
March 19, 2012Apple will buy back approximately $10 billion of its own shares over the next three years, beginning this October.
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Next Office Version To Have Touch Mode
February 24, 2012Just as Windows 8 is preparing to make touch interfaces a natural part of use, Microsoft Office 15 will allow users to move in and out of Touch Mode.
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Google Wallet PIN Cracked
February 10, 2012Fix for mobile payment vulnerability could require banks to take over some security responsibility.
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iPhone 5 Could Be Game-Changer For Mobile Payments
January 31, 2012Some developers are betting the next Apple iPhone will have NFC capability and pave the way for mobile payment technology to finally take off.
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CES 2012's Big Sleeper: Near Field Communications
January 06, 2012NFC, the technology running behind Google Wallet and many mobile e-commerce applications, lurks in many of the smartphones on display at CES. But...
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Walls Falling Between Online, Offline Commerce
October 19, 2011At Web 2.0 Summit, eBay, Visa and American Express execs share similar visions of what's next in mobile commerce.
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Face-To-Face Banking With A Video Twist
August 08, 2011Video-based personal teller machines are helping Five County Credit Union extend its reach while shrinking its footprint.
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