In the never-ending battle of iOS versus Android, one of the biggest marks against Google is that its Play store isn’t regulated enough for the novice smartphone user.
Review: The Motorola Droid Ultra is ultra-average
There are two Motorolas: One is the Google subsidiary that gave us the excellent consumer-focused Moto X, and the other is …
China arrests two for using the Internet to defame cultural icon, Lei Feng
Chinese police have detained two Internet users for allegedly starting online rumours that tried to defame government groups and a cultural icon …
5 Reasons You Can Finally Ditch BlackBerry
Has BlackBerry finally reached the point of no return? Last week, news spilled out that Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry is up …
Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Helix flips Ultrabook expectations
“Convertible” Ultrabooks – full-fledged laptops that can also function as touch-driven tablets – have become something of a commodity these days, so my attention goes to the manufacturers who can do something flashy and new with the idea. Enter Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix, a highly usable tablet-laptop aimed at “businesses, vertical and educational markets, as well as the technology enthusiast.”
Calculating value-add
Is providing additional value to vendors and partners the only way to get ahead?
Why IT and marketing should go out for coffee (or something stronger)
TruGreen Landcare CIO George Kelly is a realist. He not only knows the business-critical role of marketing at the nationwide commercial landscaping and property care company, but also that if IT doesn’t meet that department’s needs, they’ll look elsewhere.
"Jekyll" test attack sneaks through Apple App Store, wreaks havoc on iOS
Acting like a software version of a Transformer robot, a malware test app sneaked through Apple’s review process disguised as a harmless app, and then re-assembled itself into an aggressive attacker even while running inside the iOS “sandbox” designed to isolate apps and data from each other.
Dell drops $299 Windows RT tablet, cheapest offer now $479
Shoppers who tried to buy a Windows RT tablet at Dell’s website Friday morning would have seen one listed for US$299. By the end of the day the cheapest tablet came bundled with a keyboard for $479.
SAP creates LAVA 'design language' to heat up analytics
SAP’s Business Objects BI (business intelligence) product line may soon begin receiving a visual overhaul based on a new “design language” or methodology called LAVA (Lightweight Applied Visual Analytics).
IT pros won't get Windows 8.1 until October
IT professionals won’t get their hands on Windows 8.1 until October, getting the release at the same time as consumers …
4 things you'll love about Google's Chromebook Pixel – and 4 things you'll hate
I’ve been using Google’s latest Chrome-OS-powered Chromebook laptop computer, the Pixel, for the past three months. At Google’s annual I/O developer …
Microsoft to push Surface tablets to businesses abroad via channel
Microsoft will start selling its struggling Surface devices to business customers abroad via channel partners on Thursday. The move builds …
Government urged to put up customised defence to combat cyber attacks
Investing in anti-virus software is no longer enough to counter cyber attacks on vital data systems, especially if national security is at stake.
Zynga revisits management structure, three top executives depart
Three top executives of struggling Zynga will move out of the company, as the games developer aims to flatten its …
Intelligence chief Clapper to set up US surveillance review group
The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday launched a review of whether the country uses optimally advancements in …
Top 5 mistakes you should avoid when embracing the cloud
This year, cloud computing is definitely poised to gain importance among enterprises. Chief information officers (CIOs) are now convinced that …
BlackBerry exploring strategic alternatives, could sell the company
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry on Monday held discussion with the committee on strategic alternatives that could lead to joint ventures, …
IBM to license Power chips to keep them relevant
IBM said Tuesday that it will begin licensing its Power chips to other companies, pursuing a direction that companies like …
Comstor wins distribution accolade from Cisco
Comstor, the dedicated value-added distribution arm for Cisco solutions of the Westcon Group, announced that it is the recipient of …