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.
Android security is back in the headlines.Google has removed more than50 applications from its Android Market after it was revealed that the programs were laced with malware. The malware, according to security experts, is able to pull sensitive information from a user’s smartphone.Even worse, it was downloaded as many as 200,000 times, according to security […]
It took awhile and rumors that ran rampant prior to its announcement were everywhere, but the iPad 2 has officially been revealed. The device boasts a slimmer design, a heftier processor and a new version of iOS 4 to boot. By any measure, it looks to be a fine alternative to any other tablet on […]
News Analysis: Apple’s iPad has been an unbridled success. But the features and technologies in the latest competing tables are making the Apple original look obsolete. That’s why Apple is updating it.Apple’s iPad has been performing extremely well at retail. During Apple’s last-reported quarter alone, the company sold 7.33 million iPad units. Just about everyone […]
On Mar. 2, Apple will take to the stage and reportedly talk about the new iPad 2, the follow-up to the wildly popular iPad. Rumors have been swirling for quite some time about what the iPad 2 will offer. Furthermore, speculation abounds over whether the tablet will be able to live up to the success […]
In a move that was expected for quite some time, Apple has updated its line of MacBook Pros. The 13-, 15- and 17-inch devices come with a new processor, new graphics cards and Intel’s Thunderbolt technology to help lead the hardware company through 2011. Across the board, the update was much-needed and quite appealing to […]
Microsoft on Feb. 22 released Windows 7 Service Pack 1, the first major update to its latest operating system. For the most part, the update includes fixes that should make the OS work a tad bit better than it has in the past. And as one might expect, Microsoft is pressing consumers and enterprise customers […]
Rumors surfaced recently suggesting that Apple has delayed its iPad 2 for a release date in June, a couple of months later than the initial April release date that many expected the company to follow. The reason for the delay has not been nailed down in the rumor mill, but there are those who believe […]
Numerous reports have been swirling over the past few weeks saying that Apple could be planning to launch a cheaper iPhone later this year. Originally, rumors suggested the device would also be smaller, but as of late, reports suggest it will be the same size as previously released versions of the smartphone. In either case, […]
Apple’s iPhone has been a downright blockbuster hit since its release in 2007. But it has also been flanked by several other devices-including the Motorola Droid X, the HTC Evo 4G and RIM’s many BlackBerry models-that have enjoyed similar success over the past couple years. At the same time, there have been countless products released […]
Apple’s iPhone has been nothing short of an unbridled success in the mobile market. Since its launch in 2007, Apple has sold millions of smartphones to customers around the world, and several companies, like Motorola Mobility and HTC, have tried to jump on that bandwagon and generate the same kind of cash Apple has been […]