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Coffee Shops' WiFi Ranked
Starbucks ranks first in WiFi speed, but nobody is offering really fast connections, a new study says.
Myo: More Muscle For Wearables?
Myo armband aspires to become the mouse of the mobile world, but it has a way to go to get there.
Smuggled iPhones Not Hot In China
Demand for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices smuggled into China slows dramatically, even as Apple prepares to start selling the devices there.
Tech In Far-Flung Settings
Technology is finding its way into formerly inaccessible places, often with amazing or beautiful results. But are you ready for drone selfies?
Windows Threshold Event: 6 Things To Expect
Microsoft has much to prove when it shows off the next version of Windows at an event this Tuesday. Here's what to expect.
BlackBerry Sells 200,000 Passport Smartphones
BlackBerry's Passport sales show there's still a place for smartphones with keyboards, but they also show the company's modest ambitions.
Apple Says iOS 8.0.2 Won't Break iPhones
Apple pushes out an update to its update that bricked new iPhones.
iOS In-App Browsing Poses Security Risk
iOS developer warns that browser windows invoked within third-party apps allow information theft.
Maryland Police Boats Get Live Video Streaming
High-speed wireless broadband network lets patrol boats on Chesapeake Bay send live streaming video to officers on shore to monitor real-time routine or crisis situations.
Amazon Expands Twitter Trial To Wish Lists
Twitter users can save Amazon products to their wish list by replying to tweets with the #AmazonWishList hashtag.
Workday Student Debuts With Higher-Ed Recruiting
Workday steps up competition against Oracle PeopleSoft with Workday Student suite. Recruiting is first of seven components.
My iOS 8 Update-Gate Survival Story
Like many others, I fell victim to Apple's botched update to iOS 8. Here's how I brought my iPhone back to life.
Mobile Healthcare Tools Empower Consumers
Mobile apps such as online comparison tools help consumers make informed healthcare decisions.
BlackBerry's Hardware Hail Mary: 4 Challenges
Is BlackBerry's Passport smartphone a triumph for keyboard loyalists? Or BlackBerry's last hurrah in hardware?
Apple Yanks Buggy iOS 8 Update
Apple continues a week of miscues with an iOS 8 update that killed cellular service for some users.
Talko: Collaboration's Missing Link?
Ray Ozzie's new app, Talko, blends live and recorded voice conversations with text messages and images for mobile workforces. We talk to Talko co-founder Matt Pope.
6 DevOps Salary Negotiation Tips
DevOps pros, take note. Interop speaker Dustin Whittle explains how to position yourself as indispensable.
Data Science That Makes a Difference
Big data is about more than just business. It holds potential to address social problems and improve the lives of people around the world.
iOS 8 Users Gripe About Bugs
Apple's latest operating system may be its "best ever," but iOS 8 is stumbling out the gate with a fair share of bugs, posters to Apple forums say.
Microsoft OneDrive Offer Targets iOS 8 Storage Pains
Microsoft increases free OneDrive cloud storage to 30 GB -- but only if you act before the end of the month.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus Teardown Analysis
Teardown.com VP and general manager Joel Martin offers a cost analysis of Apple's new large smartphone.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus: My First Weekend
After a few days of heavy use, Apple's big-screened iPhone 6 proves to be the right choice.
Wearables In The Workplace: 3 Realities
Wearables innovation will happen first in the enterprise, but CIOs should brace themselves for security and integration challenges.
Weight Watchers Pursues Image Makeover
After four successive quarters of loss, Weight Watchers asks CTO Dan Crowe to transform the company into a sleek, digital mobile health-app startup.
Choosing A UC Vendor: 5 Tips
Choosing the right UC system can be confusing and expensive. KelCor analyst and Interop speaker Brent Kelly offers five tips to help you save money and stay in control.
Microsoft Office, Windows Details Leak
Codenamed "Office 16," the next version will reportedly include the "Tell Me" tool to save users time digging through menus.
Facebook Tweaks News Feed Again
A new Facebook formula will prioritize recent posts more than relevancy. Here's a primer on what to expect.
Apple Fans Line Up For iPhone 6
Friday's launch of Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus draws customary crowds of early adopters -- who face activation issues.
Android Wear to Beat Apple Watch?
Smartwatches have a bright future, thanks in part to excitement about Apple Watch -- but mostly due to upcoming low-cost Android Wear devices, says Gartner study.
Facebook Explains iOS 8 App Privacy Changes
Despite tweaks to a privacy setting in iOS 8, Facebook says it's not tracking you any more than it already has been.
Amazon Revamps Entire Kindle Line
Amazon drops five new tablets and e-readers just ahead of the critical holiday season.
Enterprise Social Networks: 4 Pillars
Success starts and ends with integration. Here's how to finally make collaboration click.
iOS 8 Enterprise Features: True Or False
Apple's iOS 8 delivers features designed to make life easier for IT pros and users -- but we have colorful ideas of our own. Learn the truth using our quiz.
iOS 8 Points To Apple's Future
iOS 8 delivers immediate improvements to Apple devices while promising richer mobile apps down the line. Just brace yourself for a huge download.
Have Apple's iPads Peaked?
Many reviewers consider Apple's new iPhones to be essential upgrades. Now the company needs new iPads that inspire the same excitement.
Facebook Developing App For Private Sharing
Facebook's in-development "Moments" app could make sharing with small groups easier. Here's what we know, plus tips to manage friend lists now.
iOS 8: What You Need To Know
Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 8, arrives on Wednesday. Here's how to prepare your iPhone or iPad.
3 Meltdown Moments In Digital Strategy
See if you can relate to these real-life digital business problems.
BYOA: 4 Steps For CIO Success
Letting employees bring -- or build -- their own applications can be rewarding for everyone, including the company.
Apple Watch: A Cure For Smartphone Addiction
Here's how adding another gadget actually might help restore order to our obsessive digital lives.
Meet Misfit's $50 Fitness Tracker
Misfit Wearables unveils $50 Flash, setting a new low price for fitness trackers.
Microsoft Brings OneNote To Wearables
Microsoft releases OneNote for Android Wear, gets OneNote ready for iOS 8, and introduces a major Office Lens update for Windows Phone.
Facebook App Privacy Revamp: Check Your Settings
Facebook's redesigned App Settings page makes it easier to control apps and the information they can access. Here's what you need to know.
iPhone 6 NFC Radio: Limited Functionality
Don't expect to use the iPhone 6's new NFC powers for anything other than Apple Pay.
Windows Threshold Coming Soon: 9 Predictions
Microsoft will likely announce a preview of Windows Threshold on September 30. Here's what to expect.
Apple Lets Users Reject U2
Apple iTunes users who don't want U2's free album, "Songs of Innocence," can now be rid of it.
Simplify HIPAA, Devs Tell DC
App developer association ACT teams with AirStrip and other mobile app companies to ask for simpler, updated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rules governing app development.
Microsoft's Minecraft Buy: 6 Interesting Facts
Microsoft acquisition of game developer Mojang is turning heads. Here's some context.
How To Hire Developers Fast And Build Things
To have the best team of developers you must have a distributed team of developers.
Apple Sells 4M iPhones In 24 Hours
Apple said preorders for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus shattered previous records.
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