IDG Contributor Network: What it’s really like to drive the 2017 Chevy Bolt electric car
I kept saying Bolt, Bolt, Bolt. But people kept hearing “Volt” for some reason. It might be a curious naming…
Microsoft's plan for Windows 10 world domination
In hindsight, it’s now apparent that Microsoft’s plan last year for promoting Windows 10 on PCs had less to do…
Ford takes its autonomous car for a drive in snow
Ford is giving its autonomous cars a challenge not yet faced by Google’s self-driving car fleet in Silicon Valley: snow.…
Drupal will use HTTPS to secure its update process
Developers of the popular Drupal content management system are working to secure the software’s update mechanism after a researcher recently…
Intel to ship $99 3D RealSense camera that will also support Android
Intel is adding Android OS support to its latest RealSense R200 webcam, which will sell for $99. The RealSense R200…
IDG Contributor Network: Shrinking an already ginormous SharePoint database transaction log
Last month, I wrote about how to avoid having ginormous transaction logs within SharePoint databases. But what if it’s too…
This lithium-ion battery of the future won't overheat
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a lithium-ion battery that shuts down as it begins to overheat, potentially meaning the…
Tesla can self-park now, but can be summoned to self-drive coast-to-coast in 2 years
It must feel like Christmas morning to Tesla owners every time new software is deployed as an over-the-air (OTA) update.…
Apple develops unpopular Android app, report claims
Apple will soon introduce an app designed to make it easier for iPhone users to dump iOS and migrate to…
IDG Contributor Network: How managing change delivers satisfied customers
Just like that, it’s a new year! For those few fleeting moments, we make personal commitments to be somewhat different…