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LogMeIn Rescue’s Remote Video Support App Opens Doors to Discovery

If you've ever had to describe a strange car noise or a broken appliance part to a technician on the other end of a...

Why an LED Light Bulb with a Built-In WiFi Repeater Makes Sense

OK, I'll admit it—back in 1988 I actually asked my then-60-something-year-old father-in-law, "Pop, why in the world do you need a computer?"My late father-in-law,...

How T-Mobile CEO John Legere Is Redefining the CEO Role

There I was, sitting in the front row covering T-Mobile's big "Un-carrier 9.0" announcements in New York City for eWEEK on March 18, when...

Milestone: Havana, Cuba Gets Its First Free Open WiFi Access

Cuba's state telecom service, Etecsa, has approved the startup of Cuba's first public, open WiFi services, which began recently in Havana's central cultural center...

Google Officially Drops the Old Nexus 5: A Lament for Old Smartphones

Google recently and unceremoniously ended sales of its former flagship smartphone, the Nexus 5, just four months after introducing its flashier, larger and more...

Aerohive Offers Discount Program for Aruba Customers

Aerohive Networks is launching a program aiming to lure away customers of rival Aruba Networks that may be concerned about Hewlett-Packard's plans to buy...

Video Conferencing Startup Highfive Raises $32 Million

Highfive, a startup in the increasingly crowded video conferencing space, has raised another $32 million in funding five months after launching its first product.Among...

A Future Smartphone Case That Could Improve Your Wireless Signal

Sometimes getting a strong cellular signal on a smartphone can be maddening. If you're in a metal or concrete building, the signal can be...

Here’s the Smartphone Charger You Won’t Leave Behind on Your Next Trip

You're on a trip and you plug your smartphone charger into the hotel room wall socket to give your phone new life. When it...

Smartphone Control Using Your Eyes: The Future Is on Its Way

Smartphones gain amazing new features on a regular basis, with the latest being fingerprint readers that are showing up on more and more devices...