Don't Forget The Basics When Looking Towards IT's Future
As IT departments and professionals adapt to the new realities, like consumer-focused mobile devices and bring your own device initiatives, it's crucial to remember the IT basics.
View ArticleBallmer: the next app maker to "hit it big" will be a Windows developer
Microsoft's latest push for Windows Phone 8 hinges on giving Windows developers an easy way to make apps for the smartphone as well. As developers build long-tail apps, users will naturallly follow....
View ArticleHow to prevent accidental damage from short-circuiting a BYOD program
A new study says 30% of iPhone owners have broken their phones. As BYOD becomes a reality, companies need to ensure that their policies prevent device damage (as well as loss and theft) from...
View ArticleThe smartphone is 20 years old, believe it or not
The IBM Simon rolled out in November 1992, and had exactly one program -- a PC-to-Simon texting tool called DispatchIt, which cost $3,000, plus an additional $300 for every Simon client..
View ArticleOne big reason why electronic medical records are not taking off
According to a recent report, EMRs aren't delivering the anticipated cost-savings expected when the U.S. government began pushing for them. Lack of integration with consumer tools and workflows in...
View ArticleHow the new features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 could be used in business
Samsung’s lavish rollout of its new Galaxy S4 in New York Thursday night was aimed squarely at the consumer market. But the new smartphone contains a number of features that could be useful for...
View ArticleAmazon 3-D smartphone: Just weird enough to stand out in the crowd
As unlikely as it sounds, the WSJ report that Amazon is building a 3-D smartphone could be a decent idea to help the phones stand out in a crowded market.
View ArticleDrinking the smartphone haterade: Apple Fanboys vs. Phandroids!
Like politics and sports, technology can arouse strong feelings of loyalty and tribal identity. You're a Democrat or Republican, a Red Sox or Yankee fan, an iPhone or an Android user. And those last...
View ArticleForget the haters: Galaxy Gear and Note 3 make a great team
I've heard a lot of fuss about smartwatches lately, but I wasn't entirely convinced. After spending some time today with the new Samsung Galaxy Gear watch and Galaxy Note 3 phone, I'm starting to see...
View ArticleAre you ready to use your fingerprints to make mobile payments?
A fingerprint-based mobile payment service for Android devices now available in South Korea eventually will come to the U.S. and China. But after last month's hack of the new iPhone's fingerprint...
View ArticleHow to recalibrate the motion sensors in your iPhone 5s
Lost your way? Recently, Gizmodo has been following a story about faulty motion sensors in the iPhone 5s. If you find yourself having problems with the motion sensors that power your iPhone's Compass,...
View ArticleLG follows Samsung, unveils curved-screen phone with 'self-healing' covering
The LG G Flex's case is covered with a material that LG claims can prevent scratching.
View ArticleGoogle drops KitKat on Halloween (naturally)
Google made Android lovers wait a bit, but the search giant finally dropped two treats just in time for Halloween.
View ArticleIt's hard NOT to use Google Now with the Nexus 5
The Nexus 5 is a beautiful, if simple, high-end smartphone that doesn't quite match up to the HTC One or iPhone 5S in terms of basic build quality, though it does feature some excellent hardware...
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