Don Reisinger

Google finds itself in some trouble. The company’s business is being reviewed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to determine if the company is acting as a monopoly and stifling competition in the marketplace. For its part, Google has said that such claims are ridiculous, and it is simply performing better than all other firms […]

The latest rumors coming out of Cupertino, Calif., suggest Apple will be holding an iPhone 5 event on Oct. 4. Although details on the expected event are somewhat slim right now, the company will likely unveil its next-generation smartphone and show off why it believes the device will be the smartest mobile phone purchase that […]

On Sept. 19, Google launched its mobile-payment system, Google Wallet. The offering allows users to pay for products from their Google Nexus S after loading a credit card onto their Wallet app and tapping the device against a reader. The idea, Google says, is to make it easier for consumers to make purchases, as well […]

The Android Juggernaut Although it has taken longer than Google would have liked, Android is now starting to catch on in the tablet space. Consumers are increasingly finding that Android-based platforms are worth trying out, and the iPad, in turn, is being negatively affected. Luckily for Apple, that negative impact has been relatively slight so […]

At the BUILD conference last week, Microsoft spent a lot of time talking about Windows 8, the next version of its operating system, set to launch next year. On many fronts, Windows 8 appears to be a worthwhile purchase for consumers. It will run well on tablets, come with a neat new interface and, according […]

When it comes to the mobile market, much of the attention surrounds the recent success of Android and the ongoing popularity of Apple’s iOS. There are good reasons for this. Both platforms are running on outstanding devices, and the vast majority of consumers around the globe see them as worthwhile alternatives to anything else on […]

With the BUILD Conference in full swing, much of the talk surrounding the tech industry right now has to do with Microsoft. And as of late, quite a bit of the attention has surrounded Microsoft’s partnership with ARM. Under the terms of the deal, Windows 8 will work with ARM processors, paving the way for […]

Looking around the operating system industry right now, IT professionals and everyday consumers will find a host of platforms from which to choose. Linux and Apple’s Mac OS X are favorites among some on desktop and laptop users, while Google’s Android and that other Apple operating system-iOS-are scoring major points with mobile customers interested in […]

It’s not often that industry observers will look at the mobile market and think that iOS and Android have anything to worry about. Both platforms are finding that a growing number of people want to use them, and the companies behind them–Apple and Google–have enough cash on hand to solidify their positions in the marketplace […]

Apple iPhone 5 The iPhone 5 hasn’t even been confirmed, but it’s highly likely that Apple will starting selling it in September or October. According to the latest reports, the device will come with a bigger display, the ability to connect to 4G networks and perhaps even more storage than its predecessor, the iPhone 4. […]

Google made the surprising move on Sept. 8 to acquire Zagat. For those unfamiliar with Zagat, the company publishes a highly respected restaurant guide that includes ratings of restaurants around the world. Zagat has become an authoritative online resource for diners and travelers. This also makes it one of the premier content creators on the […]

After a long wait, Motorola has finally released details on the launch of its Droid Bionic smartphone. The device, which will come with Android and a 4.3-inch display,will be available to customers on Sept. 8 for $299.99 with a two-year contract with Verizon. The device will be available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers, which means […]