Networking

Google’s 5 Biggest Hits (and Misses)

The phrase "to Google" has come to mean a great many things as Google has become a large and ubiquitous company. Here are five of its biggest failures, followed by five things Google got right.

Life After Google Labs: 5 Cool Google Experimental Apps

The death of Google Labs doesn't mean the end of Google experimentation. Here are five fun and useful Google experimental apps that are still around to play with.

Microsoft Breathes Life into Bing Homepage with Video

Starting today with a beautiful time-lapse video of Grand Teton National Park, Microsoft will occasionally add video images to the Bing homepage. But you'll need an HTML5-enabled browser to view.

Taking the Wireless Office to the Dogs

Zoom Room Shows How Wireless is Done

Google Flight Search: Not Quite Ready for Prime Time

Put It to the Test Against Dell SonicWALL

Google Flight Search: Not Quite Ready for Prime Time

CIO.com's Bill Snyder can't recommend Google's new Flight Search service yet because its results offer limited flight options and airlines compared to competitors like Kayak. But expect Google, a Web search master, to improve on the se

New Smartphone Battery Development Could Extend Device Life by 50 Percent

Researchers from the University of Michigan say they've discovered a new method of extending Wi-Fi-enabled mobile-device battery life, called Energy-Minimizing Idle Listening (E-MiLi), though the development only currently applies to devices con

Easing Security Concerns Associated with Going Wireless

Cloud Computing for Consumers: The Downsides

Cloud computing services make your digital life easier, but there are shortcomings such as outages, data leaks and vendor lock-in. Here are some ways to get by without the cloud and a few tips on when the cloud makes sense.

9/11: Stranded on a Ship with 100 CIOs

CIO Executive Council VP Rick Pastore recalls his experience on Sept. 11, 2001 spent with New York-area CIOs trapped and powerless aboard a ship with little communication and no way to return to port.

10 Best Android Tablet Apps for News Junkies

CIO.com's gadget guru Al Sacco spotlights 10 great applications for your Android tablet that will keep you up to date on news, sports, entertainment, stocks and much more. These apps look great and perform even better--and most are free.