March 17, 2011
| Volume 6, Issue 33
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| Google Maps Brings Japan Devastation Painfully Close to Home; Everyone Hates Cell-Phone Guy |
 Google Maps Brings Japan Devastation Painfully Close to Home
The earthquake that rocked Japan March 11 triggered tsunamis that rippled across the Pacific, causing devastation on the island nation and damaging harbors as far away as California--although the country's Internet service survived. Google responded with a crisis response center and money, and a day later began showing Google Maps satellite images of the destruction. What's happening in Japan has also begun affecting tech companies all over the world as component supplies, especially DRAM and NAND memory, have tightened in the past week.
Everyone Hates Cell-Phone Guy
Mobile rage is the new road rage. But pleading smartphone addiction is no excuse. Office life is hard enough, so there is no need to torture us in public. The Time for BYOT Is Now
It's time for IT to get over the control paradigm and encourage a "bring your own technology" model. What would it take to allow any device to connect safely and securely to our corporate networks? If you have any doubts that this is the future, consider the insights of Pepperdine University CISO Kim Cary. What he's seeing on campus today will make its way into your corporation tomorrow. After all, constant connectivity is already the way most of us work today. Why You Should Wait for iPhone 5
Looking to buy a new smartphone? How can you even consider it when Apple is on the verge of releasing iPhone 5? We offer some reasons why you should wait for Apple's new phone. And by the way, have you heard of the iPad 2? We take a look at why you shouldn't waste your money on that thing, and why one Apple fan decided to take a pass on Apple's new tablet. Microsoft's IE9 Offers Speedy Cruising, Sleek Looks
Microsoft has a lot riding on the latest version of its Web browser, Internet Explorer 9, which it officially released March 14. Not only does Microsoft need to persuade users to choose IE9 over rivals Google Chrome and Mozilla's Firefox, but it also must persuade them to give up older versions of Internet Explorer. With IE9, Microsoft offers better security and a greater Web focus. Hot Adobe Labs Projects Could Transform the Web
Adobe Labs is the home for experimental and early-stage projects where developers and designers can experience and evaluate new technologies and products from Adobe engineers. Recently, Adobe came up with a new Flash-to-HTML5 tool, known as "Wallaby," which enables Flash developers to build apps with greater reach. Here, we look at what else is cooking in Adobe Labs. New HP Chief Puts Emphasis on Cloud, WebOS
New HP CEO Leo Apotheker finally emerged from the background to present a strategic market vision that will focus on cloud computing, data analytics, software as a service and mobility. Apotheker also said HP will focus heavily on WebOS, which the company acquired in the deal for Palm. Although he was appointed HP CEO in September 2010, Apotheker's appearance in San Francisco on March 14 was his first major public presentation to press and market analysts. Also this week, new details emerged about HP's tablet plans. 10 Reasons Buyers Pounced on the iPad 2
Almost everyone knew Apple's iPad 2 would sell well during its first weekend. However, it seems to have sold even better than almost everyone had expected. Initial estimates ranged from 500,000 units on the low end to more than 1 million on the high end. Why did it sell so well? There are many reasons. However, maybe Apple is just that good in delivering a superior tablet to consumers. | |
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