Wolverton: Apple’s new iOS software plagued by problems
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS 7 represents the most dramatic update to date of the software that powers iPhones and iPads. It also appears to be one of the buggiest. When released last month, iOS 7 generally drew rave reviews from tech analysts, including yours truly, who liked its clean look and new Do…
Cisco Offers Free WiFi in Return for a Facebook Check-in
Facebook and Cisco are going into business together on a project that will help both consumers and business owners. It’s called CMX for Facebook Wi-Fi. How CMX for Facebook Wi-Fi Works: – Consumers connect to the network of a participating business, open their browser on any mobile device or laptop,…
Foursquare (for Windows Phone)
I must start this review with a disclaimer: I was never really in favor of the idea behind Foursquare: You check in to a location to boast to the world about what restaurant you’re eating at, and if you eat there enough, you get to be the faux “mayor” of…
Boston Dynamics WildCat robot can gallop at 16mph
Last month Boston Dynamics was asked by DARPA to turn their LS3 robot into a silent, bulletproof unit. But that isn’t the only robot Boston is working on right now, as they also have an all terrain running robot called WildCat. New footage of WildCat has been posted on Boston…
7 tips to help improve battery life with iOS 7
Computer giants such as Apple, Google and Microsoft always love to tell you that upgrading to a new operating system for their computers, tablets or smartphones will always result in a better experience. But we all know that’s usually far from the truth. Sure, you may get cool new features…
Ballmer’s bonus takes a hit due to Surface RT and Windows 8…
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer isn’t getting his full bonus this year. In an annual proxy statement filed with the SEC, the software maker has revealed that Ballmer is receiving 79 percent of his total eligible “incentive plan award” in 2013. Previously, Ballmer received 91 percent of his eligible bonus. In “The company faced…
At Foursquare, the Ties Come Out on Tuesdays
Social-networking app Foursquare, which lets users discover new things to do with friends by checking in to real-life venues via their mobile devices, prides itself on fostering a laid-back work environment and office style. For the 125 mostly male employees at the company’s headquarters in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, virtually anything “Everyone’s…
It’s Not Just You: iMessages Not Sending for Some iOS 7 Users
If you’ve been having issues sending messages with your iPhone to your friends with iPhones — or what Apple calls iMessages — you’re not alone. Various users have reported that they have had issues sending and receiving the messages after updating to the latest iOS 7 software. Apple has confirmed that…
Why You’ll Have to Wait to Enjoy Net-a-Porter’s New Social App, The Netbook
Net-a-Porter’s new mobile app, dubbed The Netbook, allows users to connect with other shoppers based on their favorite products from the luxury e-tailer. The app works like a diary, where you build a shoppable “Love List” from the thousands of items on Net-a-Porter.com, and then sneak a peek at other…
The dark side of Apple’s iOS 7
Alongside the introduction of Apple’s latest mobile operating system iOS 7, the company also rolled out its answer to the NFC technology it has gone out of its way to avoid in iPhones, iPads and iPod touch handhelds. The solution is called “iBeacon,” and it allows for the creation of These…
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