Windows 8.1: No Cost, Big Pressure
An update to address complaints with Microsoft's latest operating system will be available for free, later this year. Microsoft says Windows 8.1 will be best for smaller, less expensive tablets with 7- and 8-inch screens. FULL STORY
Soundbars Up the Ante on TV Sound The days of home theaters with multiple stereo speakers spread around a room may be numbered, thanks to the soundbar, a collection of speakers in a single housing that connects directly to TV.
Google Glass Raises Privacy Concerns The buzz around Google Glass continues, but it's not all good. Some in Congress have questions. "We are curious whether this new technology could infringe on the privacy of average Americans," their letter to Google says.
Pentagon Gives iOS 6 Security OK In a vote of confidence for Apple's iOS devices, the Defense Department has given the all-clear for employees to use iPads and iPhones for work. But only those running iOS 6, and only if issued by the government.
Should Enterprises Skip Windows 8? Because of the interface changes and compatibility issues, most businesses will not adopt Windows 8 as their standard, but must be prepared to meet employee BYOD demand for it, Forrester Research says.
Google Glass Raises Congressional Privacy Concerns The buzz around Google Glass continues, but it's not all good. Some in Congress have questions. "We are curious whether this new technology could infringe on the privacy of average Americans," their letter to Google says.
Windows Phone Now No. 3 in Market, BlackBerry No. 4 Has Microsoft Phone moved into a coveted though distant third place for smartphone platforms behind Google's Android and Apple's iOS? A new report says yes, while BlackBerry has slipped to No. 4.
Intel Going Mobile with Its New CEO In his first speech as Intel's CEO, Brian Krzanich said he plans to focus on beefing up Intel's presence in mobility. The next step: a world tour showing mobile devices based on Intel chips, from PCs to phones and tablets.
Enterprise Software Spotlight
Should Enterprises Skip Over Windows 8? Because of the interface changes and compatibility issues, most businesses will not adopt Windows 8 as their standard, but must be prepared to meet employee BYOD demand for it, Forrester Research says.
HP and SAP Team To Advance HANA Database Technology The two tech leaders are working on a system that SAP says could fundamentally change the database market. HANA is SAP's technology that keeps data in-memory, for super fast processing.
Revlon Saving Millions with Microsoft Dynamics The cosmetics giant is reporting millions of dollars in savings thanks to consolidating its enterprise resource planning by using Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Revlon CIO David Giambruno recently shared his story.
Enterprise Hardware Spotlight
U.S. Defense Department Gives iOS 6 Security OK In a vote of confidence for Apple's iOS devices, the Defense Department has given the all-clear for employees to use iPads and iPhones for work. But only those running iOS 6, and only if issued by the government.
Cisco Surges After Profit Exceeds Analysts' Estimates Networking equipment giant Cisco's net income jumped 14 percent in the latest quarter as revenue at all four of its divisions rose for the first time in a year and a half, as tech spending increases.
HP and SAP Team To Advance HANA Database Technology The two tech leaders are working on a system that SAP says could fundamentally change the database market. HANA is SAP's technology that keeps data in-memory, for super fast processing.
IDC: Windows Phone Now in 3rd Place
In Sight at I/O: Google Glassware
Intel Going Mobile with Its New CEO
Google Bets Its Empty Wallet on Gmail
Upbeat BlackBerry Unveils Q5 Phone
Google Unveils Spotify Rival at I/O
Pentagon Gives iOS 6 Security OK
Digital E-Insurance Cards in Play
