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Android Targeted by 75 Percent of All Mobile Malware
May 16, 2012
This week's Android security update spotlights findings from an F-Secure report that suggests Android is by far the leading target of mobile-malware authors, along with a demonstration from a recent conference that showed a number of glaring Android security holes.
iPod Owners: Did You Know You're Suing Apple?
May 15, 2012
Apple has been hit with a class action suit by iPod owners saying that the company has made it unfairly difficult to play songs if they haven't been purchased on iTunes. Unless you opt out, you're part of the suit.
Windows 8 Tablets Due in November: Should You Wait It Out?
May 14, 2012
Tablets and tablet/laptop hybrids running Windows 8 and Intel chips will be here for the holidays. Despite many challenges in the tablet market, a beautifully designed Windows 8 hybrid device could be a game-changer.
The Digital Swiss Army Knife Every Techie Should Own
May 13, 2012
Victorinox's Presentation Master Secure is a Swiss Army Knife for the digital age that features a blade, nail file, screwdriver, encrypted USB 2.0 flash drive and more.
Check It: One in Ten Adults Check-In on Foursquare, LBS?
May 11, 2012
Roughly one in five adult smartphone users "check-in" on location-bases services (LBS), including the popular foursquare location-sharing site, and one in ten adults use LBS, according to a new report. CIO.com's Al Sacco thinks those numbers are dubious. Here's why.
Soundfreaq Bluetooth Speaker Packs 'Kick' at an Affordable Price
May 11, 2012
Soundfreaq's Sound Kick portable Bluetooth speaker delivers quality audio and packs a surprising number of unique capabilities despite its relatively-low $100 price tag.
AirDroid: The Best Way to Manage Your Android via Desktop Browser
May 09, 2012
Managing Android devices on your computer is a hit-or-miss affair, especially if you use a Mac. Sand Studio’s free AirDroid app handles the job quite nicely.
The 5 Best Cases for Your New iPad
May 09, 2012
You'll find no shortage of cases for the new iPad. But all iPad cases are not created equally. CIO.com blogger Paul Mah shares his picks for the five best Apple tablet cases on the market today.
BlackBerry, TomTom Deal is RIM Strategic Shift in Action
May 08, 2012
RIM's appointment of new marketing and operations executives is certainly noteworthy, but the real news is the BlackBerry-maker's partnership with maps and traffic company TomTom, according to CIO.com's Al Sacco. Here's why.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 Ripoff
May 08, 2012
UPDATED: The bargain $99 deal for the Xbox 360 will cost you $130 more over two years if you fall for it.
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