Don Reisinger is a longtime content writer to several technology and business publications. Over his career, Don has written about everything from geek-friendly gadgetry to issues of privacy and data security. He became an eWEEK writer in 2009 producing slide shows focusing on the top news stories of the day. When he's not writing, Don is typically found fixing computers or playing an old-school video game.
After a long wait and some speculation about when it would finally launch,Apple has officially released Mac OS X “Lion,” the latest upgrade to the company’s desktop operating system, for distribution through the Mac App Store. Now that the operating system is released, consumers and enterprise users around the globe can determine if it’s the […]
As Google+ continues to grow, debate rages over whether or not Facebook users should ditch their favored social network andtry out the search giant’s option. There are some who say such a shift makes sense, since Facebook isn’t as adept at delivering a worthwhile social experience any longer. Others say that sticking with Facebook is […]
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 was supposed to be the operating system that would carry Microsoft’s mobile banner for the next few years. When Microsoft launched the platform, the software company said that Windows Phone 7 would be the reliable choice for those who want a high-quality mobile operating system and devices that will satisfy their […]
They Make Consumers More Mobile If there is anything that tablets are good for, its being mobile. With the continued expansion of 3G and 4G networks, more consumers will want to be mobile. Tablets make that simple and easy, which is why theyre becoming more and more popular. Mobility is everything in todays marketplace and […]
A newreport from the Wall Street Journal contends that Amazon is getting ready to launch an Android-based tablet. According to the report, the device could be made available to customers as early as October and will boast many of the features consumers are after, including a big display and access to the company’s application marketplace. […]
Google’s decision to try its luck one more time in the social market with its Google+ platform is somewhat surprising. Over the last several years, Google has attempted to vanquish top players in the social market with the help of Orkut and Google Buzz. In both cases, it failed, even though those services are still […]
In March, when Apple unveiled the iPad 2, the company famously said that 2011 would be the “year of the iPad.” At the time, there were several interpretations of what that might mean. Some said that it could mean Apple would only focus on the iPad for its mobile strategy. Others guessed that Apple would […]
Tablet Adoption When the Motorola Xoom launched earlier this year, some thought that the device could adequately compete against Apples iPad. So far, however, Apples tablet is hands down the dominant force in its market while Android devices have yet to hold their ground. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is being called the iPads best […]
The Web-Browsing Experience Is Superior As anyone who has tried to surf the Web on an e-reader knows all too well, the experience isn’t all that great. However, on tablets, such as the iPad 2 or the Motorola Xoom, surfing the Web is quite nice. Not only are Web pages displayed properly, but reading all […]
Motorola Xoom When the Motorola Xoom launched earlier this year with its 10.1-inch display and Android 3.0 Honeycomb, there was a lot of pre-release chatter that the device would be the best competitor yet to the iPad 2. But after failing to catch on with consumers due to issues with its operating system, the Xoom […]