IoT's new supergroup will have one code base to rule them all
The Open Connectivity Foundation plans to introduce a single open-source code base in place of the alphabet soup of standards…
IDG Contributor Network: Why forcing Apple to break iPhone security is a bad idea
It’s widely agreed that the government should be able force a company to turn over information it possesses when there…
Beyond Centrino: Intel drives device changes for a 5G world
Intel sparked a wireless revolution over the last decade with its Centrino processor platform, designed to connect laptops over Wi-Fi,…
IBM says its new software links all your IT to the cloud
The digital-transformation imperative looms large in the business world, but it’s not always clear how on-premises software and data fit…
Panasonic announces two heavy-duty smartphones
Panasonic is branching out from its ruggedized computer and tablet roots, announcing a pair of new smartphones on Monday at…
Cook hints at Apple car, stops short of confirming
Apple CEO Tim Cook isn’t ready to confirm longstanding rumors that the company is designing a car, but he didn’t…
IDG Contributor Network: IBM and VMware cuddle up to service the enterprise
Interesting news from IBM InterConnect today (Disclusure: IBM contributed to my travel and expenses to attend the event). Big blue…
On Apple Watch, China and the FBI
As I previously predicted, Apple has taken a big chunk out of the Swiss watch industry, smartwatche users are abandoning…
Comey: FBI not trying to break encryption, set loose a master key or set precedent
“Take a deep breath and stop saying the world is ending,” FBI Director James Comey wrote on Lawfare as he…
Apple calls for commission to discuss FBI's iPhone unlocking demands
Apple today said that the government should create an expert panel to discuss the implications of the FBI’s demand that…