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New Programming Languages to Watch
Today, there are at least a dozen up-and-coming languages vying to become the next C++ or Java
5 iPhone Apps I Cannot Live Without
Not all apps are a waste of time -- some can really improve your life. Here are my favorites
Is Ruby on Rails a Crown Jewel?
Ruby on Rails is a favorite Web-development environment. As it expands to support other platforms, can Ruby become the cross-platform Crown Jewel?
NoSQL databases are getting loads of attention, but does this technology really meet IT needs?
Half of Global PC Users Use Illegal Software
Nearly half of the world's computer user population use illegal software on their techie units. And ironically, hardware theft is more rampant in developing and more sophisticated economies
Ubiquitous Computing: Is Ubicomp at a Tipping Point?
Ubiquitous computing is moving out of the lab and into the mainstream. Bo Begole, head of PARC's Ubiquitous Computing Area, explains what it means for enterprises and consumers
What Can the Cloud Do For You?
Chances are part of your head is already in the clouds: Are you on Facebook? Have you tried out Google Docs? Do you watch movies on Netflix? Then, you've used a cloud-based service; you just didn't realize it.
4 Apps to Manage Your Contacts
Is your address book getting unwieldy? Here's a quick overview of how the cloud can make it easier to organize -- and make better use of -- your contacts
Thanks to the cloud, you can access these services from anywhere via any Web-connected device -- your tablet, smartphone, laptop, game console or PC. Check out these brilliant new applications and services delivered through the cloud
Tips for Building and Deploying Cloud-based Apps
Building cloud-based apps requires expertise not associated with premise-based ones. Here are some tips for creating apps in the cloud
The Only 10 iPhone Health Apps You Need
Using a phone app is an easy way to track your health -- and even improve it. But with so many flooding the market, it's tough to figure out which ones are actually useful. So we got busy testing. Here are our top iPhone health app picks for simplicity, convenience and ease of use. Better health is just a download away
Many of today's smartphones feature photo functions, and some are good enough to warrant leaving your old point-and-shoot at home. The iPhone leads the pack in photo apps, with several hundred available for download. Android and BlackBerry offer fewer apps, but their selection is growing. Here are some of the coolest photo apps
The App Guide: 5 Must-have Shopping Apps
Mobile apps have changed shopping forever -- and for the better. With just a few apps on your smart phone, you can save money and time, and get goods in your hands faster. On that note, here are five must-have apps that will make shopping more fun and efficient
Tech Solutions to Track Your Resolutions
Technology has finally caught up with your absolute lack of resolve. Here are five resolutions with apps to track them
The NFL's Highest-scoring Apps
If you're focused on making sure your NFL fantasy team has a shot to finish in the money -- or if you just want the latest info on your real-life NFL hometown team -- stay yards ahead of the next guy with the latest apps that put this season's biggest sport in the palm of your hand
Software Magic: New Software Tags & Organizes Your Digital Photos
Without the cost of film and developing, digicams enable amateurs to shoot as many photos as they want. That's a huge benefit -- but also a huge burden as consumers get overwhelmed with thousands of snapshots buried on PCs. But, new software promises to automatically identify and tag photos with the names of people who appear in each shot
Myths About Windows 7: Fine new OS Arrives Amid Cloud of Confusion
Yes, Windows 7 had not even hit the market yet. But that didn't stop a fog of myths from enveloping the newest version of the much loved -- and much hated -- PC operating system from Microsoft. With so much misinformation swirling, we've sorted through seven points that are confusing consumers