Don Reisinger

Bill Gates might be best known as the co-founder of Microsoft and the world’s richest man, but there’s a much different side to the Microsoft chairman that the world is getting to know much better. For years, Gates has been a philanthropist, giving money through his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. But in recent months, […]

Apple is preparing for its Jan. 27 announcement of what most expect will be a tablet PC. All the focus is decidedly on that device. But just because Apple might make that the focus of its announcement doesn’t mean the company won’t deliver some other important news that could have a profound impact on the […]

10 Current Apple Features That Could Show Up on the Tablet by Don Reisinger Multitouch What would an Apple tablet be without multitouch? Apple has done the finest job in the business of delivering an intuitive and responsive touch experience in both the iPhone and the iPod touch. If it wants to be successful in […]

When Verizon Wireless and AT&T announced recently that they were dropping the price of their unlimited talk plans from $99.99 to $69.99 for single plans and $119.99 for family users, some were hopeful that things were changing. Instead of gouging customers with plans and fees that practically ensure users will be forced to stay in […]

As we prepare for Apple’s big announcement Jan. 27, rumors are swirling. Will the tablet feature applications? Will it have iTunes integrated into the software? Will it offer e-reader functionality to challenge devices like the Kindle? At this point, we just don’t know. But that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from working overtime on speculation […]

Unlike so many e-readers that came before it, the Amazon Kindle captured consumer attention by combining a nice reading experience with a convenient distribution platform through the Kindle e-book store. In many ways, Amazon’s strategy with the Kindle followed Apple’s iPod strategy: build a device that people want and make it easy for them to […]

10 Devices that Could Put an Apple Tablet in the Shade by Don Reisinger No Title Sony DashSony’s Dash is one of the cheapest offerings in the slate market. The device is designed to give consumers the ability to view the Web, use e-mail, listen to music, and interact with friends on social networks with […]

Microsoft is all over the news this week, but unfortunately for the company, it’s for the wrong reasons. Early this week it was revealed that a security flaw in Internet Explorer caused opened the way for cyber attacks on Google users and some corporate networks. Now officials in France and Germany are advising its citizens […]

After a long wait, Apple has finally announced that it will hold a press event next week to show off a new “creation.” Since the company’s iSlate has been rumored for so long, the pundits are out in full force, claiming the tablet will be unveiled by Steve Jobs at the show. It’s certainly likely. […]

10 Products that Desperately Need an Overhaul by Don Reisinger Internet Explorer Internet Explorer has been around for years. The browser is still a dominant force in the space. But as we consider the competition and IE’s market share losses over the past few years, its clear that Microsoft needs to drastically overhaul the browser […]

A recent report from market research company Forrester contends that the global tech recession that has cost jobs, profits and confidence in the global marketplace is “unofficially over.” Forrester said it expects IT spending to rise a considerable amount. In fact, Forrester said tech spending will grow at “twice the rate of gross domestic product […]

Windows Mobile is in trouble. Microsoft’s mobile operating system, which once did a fine job of providing enterprise users with a viable experience, has quickly faltered as RIM’s BlackBerry OS, Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android platform have all found ways to appeal to customer desire far more effectively. Part of that decline is due to […]