Friday, August 1, 2014

Falling tablet sales: The problem is they're just too good

Falling tablet sales make the news regularly with folks concerned that the buying public is ready to cast tablets aside. The fact is they're just too good, and owners feel no need to upgrade.



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Google's mystery barge ends up on the scrapheap

Google's mystery barge is being dismantled and service as a potential invite-only showroom is no longer on the cards, according to reports.



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Why I don't recommend Windows Phone smartphones

As far as I can see, the future of Windows Phone is that it will eventually be replaced by Android. In fact – and I don't make bold predictions lightly – I can't see a future where Microsoft doesn't pull the plug on Windows Phone in the next few years and switch to Android.



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Cisco and the art of data center co-opetition

Cisco builds out its storage lineup as the company creates a complete data center arsenal that's integrated and a potential threat to partners.



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US warns of 'Backoff,' latest entry into POS malware market

US Homeland Security has warned businesses to stay on their guard against a newly-detected strain of point-of-sale malware.



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MakerBot expands European operations

MakerBot has launched MakerBot Europe in order to pave the way for desktop 3D printing beyond the United States.



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Singapore shoppers still anxious about online security

Some 78 percent of Singaporeans shop online at least once a month, but more than half at 57 percent are concerned about their financial details falling into the wrong hands, reveals survey on e-commerce security.



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