Number of Wireless Gadgets Now Outnumbers American Population

There are more gizmos and gadgets than people in the United States, according to the latest report of industry group CTIA

Apple iPhone 4S Sales Enjoy Strong Start

Sales of Apple's iPhone 4S topped one million on its first day

5 Apps and Strategies for Mobile Security

Given the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, criminals' interest is increasing too, bringing with it a bigger threat of loss, theft and exposure to viruses and malware. Fortunately, there are plenty of security measures you can take to stay safe. Check out these five strategies -- and corresponding apps -- to help you carry them out

The Long-term Commitment of Embedded Wireless

Wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) communications gives enterprises new options for tracking assets, reducing overhead costs, ensuring employee safety and delivering value-added services. But what happens when the underlying wireless technology gets phased out?

4G LTE: Not So Fast

Dozens of operators like AT&T are building networks based on Long-term Evolution (LTE), promising multimegabit download speeds. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of LTE

Why Wireless Needs a Network of Networks

With network virtualization, wireless devices could connect to dozens of networks. It's a paradigm shift in wireless architecture -- and one that can't come soon enough

5 Steps to a Successful Enterprise Wireless Strategy

For enterprises, smartphones can be both a problem and an opportunity. Here, analyst Iain Gillott lays out five tips to help CIOs, IT managers and developers craft a can't-miss wireless strategy

Portable Tech Gadgets You Need This Summer

There's no better time than now to upgrade your gear. Here are the top five portable tech gadgets I recommend checking out to enjoy on your summer travels

Are Free Public Wi-Fi Networks Safe?

Free Wi-Fi connections can be tempting for traveling employees. And hey, you can't blame them, as one less item on an expense report can make them look better -- especially if your company is tightening its belt. But talking to them about the risks can help protect them -- and you

Best Video Sources for Smartphones

Getting video on phones doesn't make headlines anymore, but the companies delivering it are getting more sophisticated and offering an amazing array of both live and stored content. Here's how they stack up

Best Phone Apps for Busy Women

Are you still using your smart phone just for texting friends and updating your Facebook status? Start putting it to work for you by downloading apps that can help you make the most of your jam-packed life. We've found five of the most practical -- and free! -- mobile apps out there, all tested and recommended by busy women

New Gadgets Straight From the Big Screen

From wireless communicators to personal satellite tracking, the super-tech stuff we saw on the big and small screens are now largely a part of our everyday lives. Here's a run-down of just a few that have gone from outrageous to obvious, and from 'No way!' to everyday technology

Tools That Make it Easy to Network Home PCs

Computers want to be linked. The growing number of households with multiple PCs or laptop computers want to share broadband Internet connections. Their hard drives are also full of digital songs, videos, and photos that yearn to travel throughout a home's PCs. Here are four products that can make it possible for even the tech-challenged to connect their PCs and other wireless devices

4G Networks Promise True Wireless Broadband

With promises of true broadband speeds, consumers are beginning to enjoy new networks that push cellular connections into the next generation. The 4G (fourth-generation) tech is the next step for mobile surfers who want anytime, anywhere downloads of music, video, and other Web fare.

Staying Connected Gets Smarter, Faster and Cheaper

Over the last few years, there's been a revolution in long-distance communication that makes it easier and cheaper than ever for travelers to stay in touch. Take your laptop or netbook to Europe, hook up to a fast Internet connection, and you can talk to people around the world -- for free.

Allowing Cellphones In-Flight Would Make Air Travel Even Worse

With airline customer satisfaction at an all-time low, this is not the moment to consider making airplane travel even more torturous by allowing in-flight cellphone conversations. After arriving hours early at the airport and often after waiting for a delayed, or even canceled, flight, what could make air travel worse?

If Europe Can Handle In-Flight Cellphone Use, So Can America

Despite predictions that in-flight cellphone usage would lead to Armageddon, the global rollout has been just the opposite. In 20 months of global usage, there has not been one reported incident or problem. In fact, 93 percent of passengers who flew on an in-flight communication-equipped aircraft want all jets so equipped. So why not U.S. carriers?

WiFi - The 'Next Big Thing' in Air Travel

Onboard WiFi is the new 'hot' feature. Settle into your seat, open your laptop, notebook computer or high-tech phone, and spend the remaining flight hours sorting your email, keeping up with the news and most of the other things you do online. That's an increasingly likely scenario as the domestic airlines scramble to find 'value added' features for their dreary and uncomfortable coach product -- especially features that bring in more revenue