Saturday, October 31, 2015

Baidu 3Q revenue climbs to $2.8bn, but profits dip to $395m

Chinese search giant reports a 36 percent year-on-year increase in its third quarter 2015 revenue of 18.38 billion yuan (US$2.89 billion), with mobile now accounting for 54 percent of this figure.










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Friday, October 30, 2015

CIO survival skills: Digital mindset and the impact on IT

Every CIO must understand changing expectations from modern business users. No IT leader should overlook this essential skill!










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Ed Bott's Weekly Wrap: Forced Windows 10 upgrades? Plus: Chrome OS farewell, unboxing Apple TV, startling Start screens

Microsoft really, really wants you to upgrade to Windows 10, as they explained this week. Elsewhere, new rumors have Chrome OS getting folded into Android, I learn that people still blog about unboxing Apple products, and Microsoft releases two OS previews in one day.










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​No TV? How to watch the World Series live online

Even if you can't get to a TV for baseball's Fall Classic, you may still be able to see the games over the Internet. Here are your options.










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iPad Pro sales expected to start November 11

Apple said to expect the iPad Pro in November and it looks like we have a date for sales to begin. The large tablet looks appealing for productivity but a lack of trackpad or mouse support might limit some.










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One month with the Apple iPhone 6s Plus: Smartphone usage without compromise

Android manufacturers have stepped up in 2015 and even offer better cameras than the iPhone. However, the 6s Plus has some innovations and a compelling ecosystem that earns it a place in Matthew's pocket.










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Apple TV 2015 edition: Unboxing the 4th generation box

Want to see the newest (and slightly larger) Apple TV? Here's our unboxing.










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