Opinion

The Internet of Things, Huge Data, and Starbucks

Security lessons from the Manti Te’o Story

Mama's don't let your sons grow up to be Catfish

Windows 8 guru names the top 8 trends at CES

The former Windows chief at Microsoft, Steven Sinofsky, likes the things that reflect what the company is already promoting

Google Now review: A glimpse at the future of search

Taking Google Now for a spin after a recent update.

Security Holy Grail anyone?

US intelligence research agencies look for myriad “revolutionary” security algorithms, techniques and technology

Tony Fadell on the unique nature of Apple’s design process

Often referred to as the godfather of the iPod, Tony Fadell recently explained why Apple's design process sets it apart from the pack.

Blogger’s request jolts lawmakers into ‘emergency’ mode

North Dakota’s new legislation-tracking system creates unanticipated privacy concern

New Linux tools or Mac OS X for video editing?

For long, video editing on Linux has been disappointing, to say the least. But OpenShot Video Editor is a sign of hope for the future.

How to add exception handling to JSF applications

Cisco working on an IT simplification platform

In five years, it will more easily tie applications and network services; onePK is Phase 1

Returning to Gillette Stadium: Implications for the Enterprise

I was back at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, for a press event last night, and some lively discussion of New England sports, large-scale wireless LANs, and new opportunities for enterprise networks.

OLED 4K TV is coming and you’re going to love it

Are you going to buy a 4K TV tomorrow? Probably not. Are you going to buy one eventually? Heck yeah.

Review: Seagate Wireless Plus

Multimedia storage with wireless lets you view content anywhere

SMB and Midmarket betting big on the Cloud and Big Data

IBM’s Trend Report shows companies are migrating quickly to the Cloud

Bankers comparing bonuses? There’s an app for that

A global rank of bankers' bonuses could soon be at your fingertips, and it could show which banks shell out the most for bonuses.

UPDATE: Verizon client worker outsourced part of his job to China so he could have more free time

“Bob” just wanted to surf YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn

Why Open Source?

Apple’s diminishing ‘cool’ image is a serious problem

A youth-oriented marketing group says Apple is losing its cool factor. Empirical evidence doesn't say so.

NASA exploring glider-based rocket launcher

NASA’s Towed Glider Air-Launch Concept would save money over ground launches

AT&T and Polycom team on video

Survey shows how much ‘screen time’ dominates our lives

Slashdot asks: 'I sit in front of a screen for (what percentage) of my waking time.'

Did Apple slash iPhone display orders due to improving yields?

Some analysts are arguing that Apple's iPhone component cuts may actually be a good thing.

Facebook posts: Researchers say they’re often unforgettable

UCSD researchers look into why microblogs stick in our memories

A conversation with the CEO of Aryaka Networks, Ajit Gupta

Taking the Telco Carriers head on.

Apple’s Safari browser was almost called ‘Freedom,’ thanks to Steve Jobs

For a company as secretive as Apple, it's always a treat for Apple enthusiasts to get a behind-the-scenes peek into even the most mundane details surrounding the company.

If you’re keeping score, it’s Brocade: 2, A10: 0

Another recent ruling favors Brocade in its legal battle against A10.

IBM: Steampunk frenzy to erupt in next two years

IBM analytics program spots high interest in steampunk look in fashion, gaming arenas

Year in Review: A Look Ahead and Back in Backup

The backup industry has been turned on its head

The return of the network operating system (NOS)

Unlucky Las Vegas man besieged by lost-phone seekers

GPS-run-amok case mirrors one that led New Orleans woman to sue Sprint