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2014 Roundup: This Year in Mobile Apps
Health insurers were busy with app development this year, but the P&C sector also narrowed its focus on broadening mobile capabilities.
5 Smartphone Wishes For 2015
Smartphones must do better in five key areas -- starting with battery life.
Apple Devices Top Holiday Gift List
iPhones, iPads represented more than half of mobile devices activated this holiday season.
10 Threats Worse Than Artificial Intelligence
Killer robots and malicious computers may keep technical geniuses up at night, but we need more artificial intelligence to keep natural stupidity in check.
How Big Data Will Drive 5G
Never heard of "the tactile Internet"? You will. Here's how data-driven applications and services are shaping the development of 5G wireless.
Samsung Speeds Up Note 4 Smartphone
Samsung cancels Galaxy Alpha, adjusts smartphone lineup just days ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show.
5 Education Tech Trends For 2015
Education is being flipped on its head by technology. Teachers see the promise -- and the pitfalls.
6 IT Trends To Watch In 2015
In the new year, mobility evolves, the hybrid cloud grows, and big data will need more people skills.
The Cost Of Healthcare Data Access
Does every healthcare department really need around-the-clock access to every file or image, or could security be tightened?
Apple's iPads: 4 Things To Watch In 2015
Apple's iPad sales slowed down in 2014, but the company can open new avenues for growth in 2015, especially among enterprise customers.
CES 2015: Year Of The What?
Will 2015 be the Year of the Outrageously Expensive TV, or just another Year of Incremental Improvements in Technology?
6 Tips For Managing Worldwide Offices
Set clear goals, communicate in real-time, and other advice for keeping far-flung teams on the same page.
5 Best Smartphones Of 2014
There's never been a better time to buy a smartphone. These five stood out from the pack.
Microsoft: 5 Must-Do's In 2015
Microsoft had a strong 2014. To continue its momentum, the company has some work to do next year.
5 Worst Smartphones Of 2014
We've seen some incredible flops in the smartphone market this year. Here are the most notorious stinkers.
Video: Hacker Stocking Stuffers, Safe Online Shopping Tips
This Week In 60 Seconds celebrates the holiday season with gift ideas for the hacker in your life, tips on how to shop safely online, and predictions for smart wearables.
Android Antitrust Lawsuit Given Another Chance
Judge expressed concern about the plaintiffs' case, but didn't altogether dismiss lawsuit alleging Google antitrust violations.
Big Data: 6 Bold Predictions For 2015
'Tis the season when industry soothsayers don their prognostication caps to make fearless forecasts for the coming year. What does the crystal ball say about big data?
Android 5.0 Lollipop: Smartphone OS Arrival Guide
When will your device get the latest version of Android? Here's the scoop from phone makers.
Internet Of Everything: It's All About The Ecosystem
A recent chat with my doctor revealed new insight on lifecycles of connected medical devices and the need for an integrated infrastructure to support future IoT devices.
Wearables In 2015: 4 Predictions
Smart glasses like Google Glass get put to the test in the enterprise, while smartwatches slowly woo consumers thanks to the Apple Watch.
7 Excuses To Avoid Family Tech Support
Are you the family's unofficial IT person? The holidays are a dangerous time: Here's what to say when you're asked to fix messes.
Luxury Watchmaker TAG Heuer Sees Digital 'Tsunami'
Maker of TAG Heuer watches shifts gears, now plans to craft a smartwatch and possibly make acquisitions, in the wake of Apple Watch.
BlackBerry Returns To Its Roots With Classic
BlackBerry hopes keyboard aficionados will pick up the Classic smartphone in lieu of iPhones and Androids.
Samsung Explores Apple Pay Competitor
Samsung seeks partnership with mobile payment startup in effort to compete with Apple Pay.
Microsoft Gains Allies Against US Data Demands
Several dozen companies, trade groups, and computer scientists agree that Microsoft should not have to provide data stored in Ireland when presented with a US search warrant.
Federal Smartphone App Aims To End DUIs
Government-backed app estimates user's blood-alcohol content, offers to call a taxi if smartphone owner can't pass the traffic games.
Microsoft: 9 Best Moves Of 2014
After a rocky 2013, Microsoft bounced back this year. Here's what worked.
Big Data Tool Analyzes Intentions: Cool Or Creepy?
Lexalytics intention analysis tool determines what you're going to do before you do it, the company says. This goes beyond sentiment analysis.
Iowa Mobile ID Program Raises Privacy Questions
The state of Iowa proposes using a mobile app as an option to a traditional driver's license -- but security questions abound.
Microsoft Teases Windows 10 Details
Microsoft on January 21 plans to disclose more details on the OS's touch-focused, consumer-oriented side.
Web Becomes Less Free
Censorship, lack of privacy, and other ills threaten the health of the Web, says World Wide Web Foundation.
Geekend: Oculus Rift Tourism
The tourism industry hopes to lure us with virtual reality previews of destinations viewed with the Oculus Rift and other VR headsets. Will it backfire?
Cisco Reveals Analytics Strategy
Cisco says insights can't wait for data to travel from Internet of Things devices to the data center. Its solution: Analysis at the network's edge.
United To Equip Flight Attendants With iPhone 6 Plus
United Airlines plans to distribute 23,000 iPhone 6 Plus devices to flight attendants to improve customer service and communications.
Cloud Storage's Race To Zero
The race to provide free unlimited cloud storage can't end well, not for the vendors -- or the customers who believe they have finally found a free lunch.
Windows 10 Likely To Go Freemium, Analysts Say
Microsoft needs new ways to generate revenue, and a subscription-based Windows 10 version is a likely approach. But consumers may get a basic version for free.
Intel Launches Internet Of Things Platform
Chipmaker wants to shape the way Internet-connected devices are designed, deployed, and managed.
Can Google's ReCAPTCHA Swat The Bots?
New API promises to cut down on the annoyance factor of proving to websites we're human.
Americans 'Obsessed' With Their Devices
Deloitte study says US consumers spend more time than ever with their smartphones and other mobile devices -- and that's expected to increase with the onset of connected homes and cars.
Mobile Payments Won't Replace Cards And Cash Anytime Soon
Why mobile payment apps remain on the fringes despite security and authentication benefits.
Buyer's Guide: Tablets For Business
Applications make or break tablets as work devices; consider these key apps. For our take on what's important in business tablet hardware, security, peripherals, and integration, download our full buyer's guide.
Google In 2015: 11 Predictions
Forget "peak Google." The year ahead will bring slower but continued expansion and diversification.
Kids And Tech: How Much Is Enough?
On the question of kids and screen time, educators and cognitive scientists still have more questions than answers.
Blackphone Adds Secure App Store
Update to PrivatOS adds a dedicated storefront and segregated work spaces.
9 Implausible Tech Products For 2015
Technology sometimes pushes the boundaries of usefulness and good taste. We're pushing back with these nine outrageous (and bogus) products due out in 2015.
Apple Names Top Apps For 2014
Games and creativity apps were big winners on Apple's list this year, but 2014 was also a great year for productivity apps.
Senate Bill Prohibits Government-Mandated Backdoors
Bill represents a response to government officials who want a way to bypass encryption in technology products.
FCC: Too Many Phones Still Being Stolen
FCC tasks carriers and law enforcement to do more to deter smartphone theft.
Enlist Mobile Apps In Diabetes Fight
Mobile apps can help diabetes sufferers get ahead of their symptoms and live healthier, more carefree lives.
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