Google's handling of Android flaw should be a lesson for Sony
Where Sony dropped the ball on getting the word out about security, Google is racing to head off even the potential for problems with Android.
The $25 computer that could help change the world
The key-drive sized PC from the Raspberry Pi Foundation could help in poor areas and school districts, as long as they have monitors.
How Navy SEALs extract data in the field
A look at some of the technology used to quickly and, when necessary, stealthily collect information at bin Laden’s compound and other locations.
Bin Laden could run but ultimately not hide from technology
Terrorist leader Osama bin Laden's low-tech approach kept him hidden for years. But being off the grid eventually helped expose him, and new technology assisted in finding him.
The easy, inexpensive way to teach complex software
What Class on Demand lacks in interactive training features, it makes up for in ease of use and a reasonable price.
Xerox DocuShare CPX unclutters the digital paper
Xerox DocuShare CPX 6.5 is a content management system that combines high-level content management with sophisticated workflow.
Storms put focus on technology – and its limitations
When modern technology falls short, it's up to the old stuff to carry us through.
The Commodore 64 returns, seriously
One of the most user-friendly home computers ever made is being relaunched with a retro look and price, but with something extra under the hood.
What to do if you're shut down? Make a game of it.
If the government closes shop, there are fun, free and possibly even useful things you can do with your time.
Steelhead appliance can cut latency out of the cloud
The Steelhead appliance from Riverbed Technology uses wide-area network optimization techniques to reduce or eliminate the nagging problem of latency in the cloud.
NEC projector moves to the head of the class
Almost perfect for an educational setting, the NEC NP-M260X is inexpensive, can complete almost all display tasks adequately, and is absolutely perfect for showing movies or other moving pictures.
A videoconferencing tool that gets it right
Passport from LifeSize Communications, a division of Logitech, attempts to find a happy medium between large and expensive, and small and cheap.
D.C.'s 'worst' cell phone ranking smells like hot air
A J.D. Power survey ranked the Washington-Baltimore region last among 27 metro areas in cell phone service. But what did the survey really measure?
An essential tool for teleworkers
TuneUp Utilities 2011 explains exactly what actions it recommends and how to configure your system to optimal performance.
Print, copy, fax -- and chat
The Panasonic KX-mB2061 adds a cordless phone to the standard mix of components in a multi-function printer, although this model could use better printing.
Is CEO's honesty about Galaxy Tab and iPad 2 really the best policy?
The CEO of Samsung admits the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is inferior to Apple iPad 2, but couldn't he have had something good to say?
Personal hot spots are handy, if not always mobile
When it was working, the Clear Spot 4G+ was pretty cool, letting us connect four people with laptops at the same time from a single hot spot. However, the Clear network still seems to have a lot of holes.
Time to feel sorry for spammers?
In reading about Spam King Robert Soloway's release from prison, Lab Director John Breeden II finds he's a lot less angry at spammers than he used to be. Why?
Padlock secures data without slowing down collaboration
The Aegis Padlock, a 750G, solid-state hard drive with fast transfer rates, is a secure way to store data.
Watson's 'Jeopardy!' win impressive, but was it set up to win?
The performance by IBM's Watson on "Jeopardy!" wasn’t nearly as impressive as it seemed, GCN Lab Director John Breeden II writes.
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