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  • Google woos developers as software becomes more important

    Google did its best to court developers at this year's I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for better games and the ability to more easily translate apps. Their allegiance will become increasingly important as smartphone and tablet hardware sees fewer dramatic improvements.

    Written by Mikael Ricknäs • 17 May 13 15:43

  • Windows 8 is an enterprise 'non-starter' because IT sees no value in changes

    Windows 8 faces a number of hurdles in the enterprise, but the biggest reason it won't replace the current corporate champion, Windows 7, is simple: IT shops don't think it's worth the upgrade hassle.

    Written by Gregg Keizer • 17 May 13 14:43

  • Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search

    Google laid out its plan for the future of search at Google I/O, talking about a search engine for mobile and desktop that not only answers your questions but has a conversation with you and offers information before you even ask for it.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin • 16 May 13 10:06

  • Google dives headfirst into streaming music pool

    At Google I/O on Wednesday, Google unveiled a streaming music service that will compete directly with the likes of Pandora and Spotify -- in what is said to be a growing market, however.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin • 16 May 13 10:06

  • Mobile management morphs

    Customers are pushing the limits of the software -- asking it to manage and do many more things than it was originally created to do -- and vendors are happy to oblige.

    Written by Robert L. Mitchell • 15 May 13 20:40

  • Why Microsoft won't charge for Windows Blue - this time

    Sometime soon, Microsoft will tell Windows 8 users whether they will have to pay for the upgrade code-named "Blue," and if so, how much. Analysts don't expect it to charge anything for the update.

    Written by Gregg Keizer • 13 May 13 10:24

  • Analysts challenge Microsoft's commitment to Windows RT

    One of Microsoft's top Windows executives this week said the company remains bullish about Windows RT, but analysts remain suspicious of RT's chances unless Microsoft makes changes.

    Written by Gregg Keizer • 10 May 13 18:17

  • Nokia reboots Windows Phone push in the US but success will still be hard-won

    Nokia's is rebooting its U.S. Windows Phone push with the arrival of the low-cost Lumia 521 on T-Mobile and Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless, but increasing sales to meaningful volumes in the very competitive U.S. market will not be easy.

    Written by Mikael Ricknäs • 10 May 13 17:02

  • Google Wallet chief's resignation another bad sign for NFC

    The chief of the Google Wallet operation has resigned to pursue new opportunities, another sign of continuing troubles in convincing U.S. smartphone users to adopt mobile wallets using NFC technology.

    Written by Matt Hamblen • 10 May 13 14:34

  • There's an app for that: Avoiding the ugliest business problems

    Kindergarten rules for living well can get you in trouble in the corporate world. Now, there is an app for business complications of the worst type.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau • 09 May 13 10:17

  • Microsoft's drip-drip-drip Windows communications strategy dubbed a washout

    Microsoft's Tami Reller, the CFO and head of marketing for the Windows division, went on a mini publicity spree. But she didn't say very much.

    Written by Gregg Keizer • 07 May 13 20:22

  • Facebook on a mobile roll

    Facebook last week cited mobile growth as a major contributor to its first-quarter increase in sales and profits.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin • 06 May 13 20:15

  • Struggling companies turn to business-savvy IT pros to boost the bottom line

    Economic woes have pushed companies of all sizes to shake up data center hiring, development and other processes to better align IT and business operations.

    Written by Fred O'Connor • 06 May 13 10:08

  • The Grill: James Turnbull driving change in healthcare IT

    Jim Turnbull, CIO at University of Utah Health Care, says mobile technology as the next big opportunity for getting patients more involved in managing their healthcare.

    Written by Mary K. Pratt • 06 May 13 10:08

  • Opinion: Microsoft's smartwatch - Been there, didn't do that

    Vendors are falling all over themselves to develop smartwatches. Will this be yet one more example of Microsoft getting to a market first and then failing to cash in?

    Written by Preston Gralla • 06 May 13 10:08

  • How to nab a data scientist job

    How exactly do you make it to the data scientist big leagues? As it turns out, there is no one right path. Instead, it's largely a scramble out there on the big data field. Insider (registration required)

    Written by Julia King • 06 May 13 10:08

  • Here's why new car tech is four years out of date

    You'd expect a $35,000 car to have technology at least as good as a $200 smartphone, but it often doesn't. Although the auto industry has been slow to keep up with tech trends, that may soon change.

    Written by Lucas Mearian • 06 May 13 09:35

  • Opinion: What I learned living abroad as a digital nomad

    Digital nomad Mike Elgan returns to the US. after 10 months of travel and shares these tips for working and living abroad.

    Written by Mike Elgan • 05 May 13 06:10

  • Could be business as usual with Intel's new CEO

    With Intel's new CEO ready to step up next month to lead the world's largest chip maker, industry analysts don't expect to see any big change in strategy.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin • 02 May 13 20:17

  • Think different: Apple's $17B debt offers stark contrast to 1996's junk bonds

    Apple's record-setting $17 billion bond offer this week stood in stark contrast to the company's darkest days, when in 1996 its millions in notes were rated as junk because investors wondered if the company would survive a thrashing by Microsoft

    Written by Gregg Keizer • 02 May 13 11:00
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