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  • Microsoft and Nokia: the bare facts

    Microsoft's surprise announcement over the long weekend that it's buying Nokia's mobile phone business for just over $7 billion has set off a flurry of analysis from all directions. Here's a quick look at just the facts.

    Written by John Cox03 Sept. 13 14:18
  • Why Bill Gates can't save Microsoft

    CEO Ballmer and his predecessor shared a vision of how Microsoft could stay on top by focusing on Windows.

    Written by Preston Gralla27 Aug. 13 13:00
  • 10 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Mobile Phones

    What's the most expensive mobile phone bill in the world? How many cell phones are left in New York City cabs each day? How many hours a year are lost to Angry Birds? Find out in this eye-opening infographic.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige09 Aug. 13 17:59
  • Moto X vs. iPhone 5: Head to head

    Last week's rollout of the Motorola Moto X was headline-making for several reasons. Beyond the obvious novelty of being the first flagship release from the company since the RAZR HD line last fall, it's also the first since Google completed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility in May.

    Written by Jon Gold05 Aug. 13 22:04
  • Why the mob rules

    Many of today's hottest products do something similar -- they get their value from the collective actions of users. Mike Elgan explains why crowdsourcing and all that user data is so successful and valuable.

    Written by Mike Elgan20 July 13 11:08
  • Smartwatches still in a 'so what' phase for consumers

    With Apple's iWatch and several competing smartwatches from major manufacturers in the works, some analysts question whether consumers will embrace such wearable technology.

    Written by Matt Hamblen18 July 13 10:12
  • Opinion: Why the new 'superphones' really are super

    These phones have features that radically exceed not only those of other phones but also those of other consumer devices. That's why they are dubbed 'superphones'.

    Written by Mike Elgan13 July 13 11:09
  • What kind of crazy scheme is Motorola hatching?

    Motorola and Google say in a new ad their upcoming Moto X phone will be designed by users. How will you design your own smartphone? And why would Google let you do this?

    Written by Mike Elgan06 July 13 11:08
  • Tips for testing your mobile app security

    The enterprise has gone mobile and there's no turning back. And while the BYOD movement has received plenty of attention, IT departments are getting a handle on the security risks of personal mobile devices in the workplace. The next challenge is "bring your own application" (BYOA), because many public app stores have serious malware problems.

    Written by Michelle Drolet, founder of Towerwall20 June 13 22:35
  • Despite Schmidt's timeline, Google may ship Glass in 2013

    Just a month after a top Google executive said Glass wouldn't be officially released for another year, sources say the computerized eyeglasses actually should ship by the end of this year.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin21 May 13 10:15
  • Tech Titans Talk: The IDG Enterprise Interview Series

    In the IDG Enterprise Interview Series, you'll hear from technology CIOs and CEOs on today's burgeoning trends, ongoing headaches and upcoming product plans. Check out this informative series from IDG Enterprise Chief Content Officer John Gallant and his team of editors.

    Written by CIO17 May 13 14:15
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