Xplore tablet raises the ruggedness bar – and drops from it
The iX104C5 tablet comes back strong in follow-up testing.
Challenge IBM's Watson, see the best mobile apps and more at FOSE
On the FOSE 2011 show floor, you can match wits with Watson, hang out at the BlackBerry Lounge, spend time at the Mobile Apps Theater and take in a full roster of live demonstrations.
FOSE 2011: These products could steal the show
From the new BlackBerry PlayBook to the rugged Algiz XRW handled, here is a sampler of technology that is fit for feds at the FOSE 2011 show.
Double the power source, reliability with automatic transfer switch
The Structured Solutions uATS Micro Automatic Transfer Switch is the GCN Lab's pick for the July product of the month.
The little tablet that could
The Motion F5v Tablet PC is perfect for medical-type uses, and it could probably find a home in places where the environment is less than ideal.
A bare-bones approach to rugged
Xplore Technologies' iX104C5 DMSR-MIL tablet strips out a lot of extra weight found in other rugged tablet models, but perhaps a bit too much.
Dell's Vostro 330 has the right touch
The Dell Vostro combines a sensitive touch screen with a fairly robust back-end computer.
8 top tablets for the discriminating fed
Agencies should consider five criteria when buying a tablet. Here is how eight popular models, including the Apple iPad, BlackBerry PlayBook, HP TouchPad and Motion J3500, match up.
Will the Internet’s .coke just be like New Coke?
The new Internet name extensions (.coke, .facebook, etc.) will change everything — and nothing.
Anatomy of a hack: When the GCN Lab was attacked from China
Attacks that originate in China are not new. The GCN Lab's test network was hit two years ago by a hack that resembles some recent, high-profile attempts.
Why not a stealth virus that only does good?
Can a computer virus actually protect unsuspecting systems? Lab director John Breeden II wants to find out.
Are there any good guys in the BitTorrent-'Hurt Locker' fight?
The people being sued for downloading the film are probably guilty of copyright infringement, but the whole legal action still looks like extortion.
A rich user's printer, a poor user's dream
The Canon MF4570dn covers all the basics, but it packs so much quality and extra features that it's like getting a high-end MFP for a moderate price.
How the Apple iCloud could change computing
Although there may be little direct effect on government, the indirect effect will be huge because it may for the first time give millions of people experience with that crazy thing called The Cloud.
How could feds be fooled by Google phishing attack?
The e-mail apparently used in the attack seemed to come from Google and cited security concerns, but when it asked for passwords, users should have known better.
Uncle Sam wants you...to fly drones
At a time when equipment cuts are happening across the board, the Air Force wants to double the number of unmanned attack aircraft. And somebody has to fly them.
A few things you might not know about Memorial Day
Don't overlook the proper way to honor the fallen.
Device spots, stops advanced malware before it can cripple a network
The FireEye malware protection system sets up virtual machines to profile a malware attack and then disrupts the exploit before it can do network damage.
A whiteboard you can take everywhere, without carrying it
With the eBeam Edge and a projector, you can create an interactive whiteboard on any flat surface. Price is its only downside.
Fox News reports, Secret Service agent decides it's 'blathering'
A federal agent learns that tweets aren't kept secret.
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