Stories by John Cox

Apple seeks new sheriff to lock up iPhones

Just as a new hack,blacksn0w, promises to unlock iPhones with the latest Apple software from AT&T's wireless network, Apple is looking for a sheriff to lock the smartphones back up again, permanently.

Written by John Cox06 Nov. 09 03:48

New Wi-Fi spec allows access point bypass

A new industry specification promises to un-network Wi-Fi networks. Dubbed Wi-Fi Direct, the spec will let your laptop or smartphone connect directly with other wireless devices.

Written by John Cox15 Oct. 09 09:29

Hackers dissect Palm Pre, webOS

A week after the release of the Palm Pre, hackers are eagerly dissecting and sifting through the webOS software that powers it.

Written by John Cox17 June 09 00:50

Palm reportedly prepping second webOS smartphone

Citing "one of our better sources," TechCrunch's Michael Arrington says Palm is preparing a second webOS-based mobile device, which the technology blog has dubbed the "Mini Pre."

Written by John Cox01 May 09 07:33

Blogger: Obama to get 'super-encrypted' BlackBerry

President Barack Obama will keep using a BlackBerry for e-mails, protected with a special encryption package created by government spooks, probably the National Security Agency, according to Marc Ambinder, a political blogger with The Atlantic.

Written by John Cox22 Jan. 09 13:33

IBM's answer to IT skills crunch: Woo students

As part of an expanded outreach to university IT students, IBM is releasing a set of Web-based tools and resources to help them hone marketable skills in the fastest-growing IT job opportunities.

Written by John Cox16 June 08 08:27

BlackBerry server upgrade to face stern tests

The next major release of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server will pose a test not only for customers but also for its creator, Research in Motion.

Written by John Cox20 May 08 08:22
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