Monthly Archives: June 2010
Apple iPhone 4 Reception Problems a Lesson in Antenna Design
Imagine, if you will, a day when the term "wireless" had a lot to do with Morse code. In those days if you wanted...
Android 2.2 Coming to HTC Evo 4G, Droid X, Nexus One
Since Google unveiled Android 2.2 in May, owners of the 60 or so smartphones based on Google's Android operating system have wondered when and...
U.S. Outlines Security Strategy for Online Identity
The White House has published a draft of a strategy designed to make the concept of trusted identities and authentication more of a reality...
The Empire Strikes Back: Apple, Google, Linux Are in Microsoft’s Sights
I typically try to stay above the fray when it comes to company cheerleading and trumpet tooting, but Microsoft's Frank Shaw has posted a...
Research: How Social Networks Leak Your Information
A new study from Worcester Polytechnic Institute shows mobile online social networks are providing tracking sites and other third parties with users' physical locations...
Sepaton Ships Storage Pooling Appliance for Cloud Services
Sepaton on June 28 introduced a feature it calls "storage pooling" in a new version of its data storage and protection appliance aimed at...
Data Storage Acquires SafeData
Data Storage Corp., a New York-based provider of electronic data storage for enterprise and health care systems, announced June 28 that it has acquired...
10 Reasons to Stop Using Google Web Services
10 Reasons to Stop Using Google Web Services
by Don Reisinger
Privacy Issues Galore
One of the main reasons why users might want to opt to ditch...
Oracle Upgrades x86 Data Center Stack
Oracle on June 28 revealed an upgraded version of its Sun Fire x86 systems data center stack that includes a series of new Intel-powered...
General Dynamics Itronix Offers 4 Ultrathin-Client PCs
With security-sensitive markets such as finance, health care and education in mind, General Dynamics Itronix introduced four ultrathin-client computers June 28, adding to its...