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Google woos developers as software becomes more important

Google did its best to court developers at this year's I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for better games and the ability to more easily translate apps. Their allegiance will become increasingly important as smartphone and tablet hardware sees fewer dramatic improvements.

By Mikael Ricknäs | 17 May, 2013 15:43

Tags: application development, smartphones, hardware systems, Android, tablets, software, mobile, Android tablets, mobile applications, Android OS, consumer electronics, Google

Windows 8 is an enterprise 'non-starter' because IT sees no value in changes

Windows 8 faces a number of hurdles in the enterprise, but the biggest reason it won't replace the current corporate champion, Windows 7, is simple: IT shops don't think it's worth the upgrade hassle.

By Gregg Keizer | 17 May, 2013 14:43

Tags: Apple, Windows, hardware systems, desktop pcs, software, operating systems, Forrester Research, PCs

Google dives headfirst into streaming music pool

At Google I/O on Wednesday, Google unveiled a streaming music service that will compete directly with the likes of Pandora and Spotify -- in what is said to be a growing market, however.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06

Tags: Spotify, applications, Google, Pandora, software, internet, mobile apps

Analysts challenge Microsoft's commitment to Windows RT

One of Microsoft's top Windows executives this week said the company remains bullish about Windows RT, but analysts remain suspicious of RT's chances unless Microsoft makes changes.

By Gregg Keizer | 10 May, 2013 18:17

Tags: Microsoft, Windows, hardware systems, tablets, software, operating systems

Nokia reboots Windows Phone push in the US but success will still be hard-won

Nokia's is rebooting its U.S. Windows Phone push with the arrival of the low-cost Lumia 521 on T-Mobile and Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless, but increasing sales to meaningful volumes in the very competitive U.S. market will not be easy.

By Mikael Ricknäs | 10 May, 2013 17:02

Tags: telecommunication, consumer electronics, Carriers, smartphones, Nokia, Mobile OSes, mobile, T-Mobile USA, Windows Phone, Verizon Wireless

Google Wallet chief's resignation another bad sign for NFC

The chief of the Google Wallet operation has resigned to pursue new opportunities, another sign of continuing troubles in convincing U.S. smartphone users to adopt mobile wallets using NFC technology.

By Matt Hamblen | 10 May, 2013 14:34

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, mobile payments, consumer electronics, Google, Networking, wireless, smartphones, mobile

BMC going private could be the right move at the right time

BMC has agreed to be acquired by a private investment consortium headed by Bain Capital and Golden Capital, in a deal worth about $US6.9 billion.

By Chris Kanaracus | 06 May, 2013 19:57

Tags: Bain Capital, CA Technologies, business issues, bmc, IBM, Golden Gate Capital, software, IT management, Hewlett-Packard, Mergers and acquisitions, system management

Opinion: Microsoft's smartwatch - Been there, didn't do that

Vendors are falling all over themselves to develop smartwatches. Will this be yet one more example of Microsoft getting to a market first and then failing to cash in?

By Preston Gralla | 06 May, 2013 10:08

Tags: Apple, Mobile/Wireless, consumer electronics, Google, Microsoft, Networking, smartphones, wireless, mobile

Here's why new car tech is four years out of date

You'd expect a $35,000 car to have technology at least as good as a $200 smartphone, but it often doesn't. Although the auto industry has been slow to keep up with tech trends, that may soon change.

By Lucas Mearian | 06 May, 2013 09:35

Tags: consumer electronics, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems, general motors, Personal Technology

Opinion: What I learned living abroad as a digital nomad

Digital nomad Mike Elgan returns to the US. after 10 months of travel and shares these tips for working and living abroad.

By Mike Elgan | 05 May, 2013 06:10

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, consumer electronics, Networking, wireless, smartphones, hardware systems, tablets, mobile, wireless networking

Intel may look to outrun foundry competitors with new CEO Krzanich

Intel hasn't signaled a change in strategy with the appointment of Brian Krzanich to CEO, but it is likely that the company will take steps to outrun its foundry competition by opening its industry-leading manufacturing facilities to more third parties.

By Agam Shah | 02 May, 2013 21:00

Tags: business issues, personnel, intel

Could be business as usual with Intel's new CEO

With Intel's new CEO ready to step up next month to lead the world's largest chip maker, industry analysts don't expect to see any big change in strategy.

By Sharon Gaudin | 02 May, 2013 20:17

Tags: management, IT industry, Networking, Components, processors, intel

Think different: Apple's $17B debt offers stark contrast to 1996's junk bonds

Apple's record-setting $17 billion bond offer this week stood in stark contrast to the company's darkest days, when in 1996 its millions in notes were rated as junk because investors wondered if the company would survive a thrashing by Microsoft

By Gregg Keizer | 02 May, 2013 11:00

Tags: IT industry, Networking, goldman sachs, Macintosh, Standard & Poor's, Bloomberg, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, management, Apple, new york times, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft

Blackberry CEO's comments ignite debate on future of personal computing

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins' prediction that tablets would decline in popularity provoked debate on what will happen over the next five to 10 years to smartphones, tablets and laptops -- even wearable computers -- and what devices users might eventually prefer.

By Matt Hamblen | 01 May, 2013 19:08

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Networking, wireless, smartphones, hardware systems, tablets, mobile, Bloomberg, Blackberry, Reuters, consumer electronics

Supply chain 2013: Stop playing whack-a-mole with security threats

IT can never take all the risk out of a supply chain, but it can help organizations minimize their vulnerability in a world of new threats.

By Howard Baldwin | 30 April, 2013 10:45

Tags: Gov't Legislation/Regulation, Emerging Technologies, regulation, security, hardware systems, government, CIO

Samsung Galaxy S4 deep-dive review: A real-world evaluation

Some things in this world need no introduction. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is not one of those things.

By JR Raphael | 29 April, 2013 15:24

Tags: consumer electronics, Samsung Electronics, Android, smartphones

Moves, mistakes prove Steve Jobs era at Apple over, say analysts

Apple is clearly not Steve Jobs' company any longer, according to analysts, citing examples from its earning calls with Wall Street.

By Gregg Keizer | 26 April, 2013 20:18

Tags: management, Apple, Networking, Macintosh

Apple confident about iPad Mini despite low margins

Six months after its launch, the iPad Mini is a drain on Apple's profits, but the company is willing to endure the financial strain as long as it can sell more iPads, analysts said.

By Agam Shah | 24 April, 2013 20:19

Tags: business issues, Apple, hardware systems, tablets, financial results

Apple CEO defends Mac line; analysts foresee iPad hybrids

Apple CEO Tim Cook has defended the company's iconic Mac line, which saw a second consecutive decline in sales last quarter, and promised that Apple would continue to crank out personal computers.

By Gregg Keizer | 24 April, 2013 19:18

Tags: Apple, hardware systems, desktop pcs, Macintosh, Mac OS X, PCs

Mac sales growth stalls -- here's why Apple doesn't care

Apple's Mac has been punished by shifting consumer tastes just as has the overall PC industry, data from the company's earnings statements show.

By Gregg Keizer | 23 April, 2013 17:14

Tags: Apple, PC, hardware systems, Macintosh, Components, tablets, mobility. mobile solutions

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