Stealing Passwords is a Lucrative Hobby, Reporter Says
Brian Krebs, formally of the Washington Post, did some digging and discovered that hackers have now got a new motivation to imitate the activities of Anonymous – money. In the days of yore when…
Surface Pro and Windows 8 – Ending the BYOD Madness
Going beyond words of caution on taking too much from incidental information on the Microsoft Surface RT device, what if I told you that Windows 8 and the Surface device are set to completely…
BYOD + Build Your Own App Taking Over Mobility in 2013
By Amber Harris
As technology continues to rapidly develop mobility, it is almost impossible to even imagine what life would be like without a smartphone or tablet within reaching distance. Not only are these devices being used…
Medical Data: The Next Big Target For Hackers?
As hackers look to broaden their horizons and see what else can be stolen and turned into illegal profits, experts are warning that the healthcare industry could be in their sights. According to a…
Samsung Confirms Premium Suite For Original Galaxy Note
In today’s mobile news roundup: Samsung confirms Premium Suite upgrade for Galaxy Note; Google-Motorola makes ‘X phone’; and Nubia unveils quadcore phone. Samsung confirms Premium Suite upgrade for Galaxy Note Owners of Samsung’s original…
Kim Dotcom Lauded By New Zealand’s Largest Paper
The last 12 months have been pretty eventful for Kim Dotcom, what with his ongoing court battle against extradition to the US, his attempts to launch a cloud-based music platform called Megabox, and the…
Marvell Fined Eye-Popping $1.17 Billion For Patents Infringement
Chip maker Marvell Technology Group, best known for its energy-efficient chips used in smartphones and other devices, is ending the year on an extremely sour note after being ordered to pay one of the…
Year in Review: Dropping the Big from Big Data Buzz
In the second part of his holiday big data recap, Wikibon analyst Jeff Kelly discusses data journalism and privacy in an era when organizations can make sense of your information. The full interview can…
Jumping the Gun on Reports of Microsoft Surface Sales
Tablets are here to stay and the devices are huge consumer hits. Without a doubt they were front and center of holiday advertising and we are soon to find out how big of a…
What to Expect at CES 2013: Flexible Smartphones, Laser TVs, Connected Polaroids
The world did not end last Friday. I’m sure a lot if people were disappointed but hey, life goes on right? Don’t be too glum about it, there’s a lot to look forward to…