personal-tech: Umpcs
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...
Personal Tech Newsletter Sign Up
Get timely, actionable insights tailored to the topics you are interested in.
Sign UpTop Stories
-
6 Reasons iPad Hybrid Tablets Are Inevitable
April 27, 2012Apple's chief executive says he won't consider an iPad that transforms into a laptop. Here's why he may not have any choice in the matter.
-
Windows 8 Vs. 10 Big OS Annoyances
April 02, 2012Windows 8 aims to answer some longtime Microsoft OS gripes, from slow startup times to mediocre mobile tools.
-
Why The iPad 3 Regressed In Battery Life
March 21, 2012Apple's new iPad is pushing technology boundaries to the limit with its ultra high-resolution screen. The result is some uncomfortable trade-offs...
-
'Cotton Candy': PC-On-A-Stick Looks For Niche
November 18, 2011A startup from Norway is demonstrating a prototype PC-on-a-stick that could revolutionize the way we take our computing with us--or simply become...
-
PlayBook, Galaxy Tab, TouchPad To Test Tablet Market
April 18, 2011Apple has sold more than 15 million iPads, so there must be a booming tablet market, right? Not so fast.
-
Motorola Xoom To Debut Without Flash
February 22, 2011The Android tablet will reportedly launch without support for Adobe Flash despite marketing that has touted it as a differentiator from Apple's iPad.
-
Motorola Confirms Xoom Tablet Price At $799
February 16, 2011Priced to compete with the Apple iPad, the Wi-Fi only Xoom will cost "around" $600 but adding a 3G modem pushes the price higher.
-
Mobile World Congress: Samsung Swings At iPad With Android Tab
February 14, 2011Samsung's second Galaxy Tab boasts a 10.1-inch display, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, and an 8 megapixel camera.
-
HP's iPad Competitor Faces Tough Odds
February 10, 2011The TouchPad runs the latest version of Palm webOS, and seems to check off all the must-have features, but can HP's device compete with Apple's...
-
T-Mobile G-Slate To Challenge iPad, Galaxy Tab
February 02, 2011The LG Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet for T-Mobile's HSPA+ network bristles with 3D features.
More
News »
Slideshows
Resource Links
Related Webcasts
- Thriving in a Multi-Platform World: Integrating Mobile Device Management into Your Overall Security Strategy
- CTO to CTO: Scott Davies, VMware, and Jim Davies, Mitel, Give Voice to the Virtual Desktop
- What Impact Will Windows 8 Have on the Tablet Market?
- SMB Server Guide: Meeting Email, Virtualization, and Business Application Challenges
- Best Practices for Improving Database Testing: Upgrades, migrations, business growth and more - ensuring you can handle the workload!
This Week's Issue
Free Print Subscription
SubscribeCurrent Healthcare Issue
- InformationWeek Healthcare CIO 25: Our second annual honor roll of the health IT leaders driving healthcare's transformation.
- EHR Unreadiness: Only a small percentage of physicians planning to apply for Meaningful Use funds have e-health record systems capable of achieving most of the requirements. .
- And much more!
- Read the Current Issue
