Stories by Jon Gold

iPad Mini rumor throw-down

The news that Apple has sent invitations to an event widely believed to be the launch of a miniature iPad has sent the tech world into a powerful and entirely predictable tizzy ahead of Oct. 23.

Written by Jon Gold16 Oct. 12 21:37

Raspberry Pi now packs 512MB RAM

The Raspberry Pi model B -- a cheap, customizable Linux computer the size of a pack of cigarettes -- now boasts 512MB of RAM, for the same price as before, according to the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Written by Jon Gold16 Oct. 12 15:33

iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S III Mini and Droid Razr M: Pick on someone your own size

Many of the latest and greatest Android smartphones have something in common besides powerful internals and cutting-edge features -- size. Samsung's Galaxy S III, HTC's One X+ and Motorola's Droid Razr HD and Razr HD Maxx are all big phones, with displays closing in on the 5-inch mark.

Written by Jon Gold15 Oct. 12 20:44

Flip this app: Secondary mobile app market quietly taking off

The practice of flipping is probably most familiar to the general public from reality TV shows like "Flip This House" on A&E. The idea is to buy a house for a lowish price, fix it up a bit, and then sell it on to a buyer, hopefully at a profit.

Written by Jon Gold12 Oct. 12 20:34

Penultimate version of Linux kernel 3.5.x released

In the release notes to Version 3.5.6 of the Linux kernel, maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman warned users that there would likely be only one more version of that branch of the kernel, and that users should get ready to move to the 3.6 branch as soon as possible.

Written by Jon Gold09 Oct. 12 18:00

Showdown: iPhone 5 vs. the HTC One X+

The iPhone 5, for better or for worse, is inevitably the one that all new smartphone releases will be compared to, at least for the next few months. Despite slightly underwhelming initial reviews, it's an inarguably impressive device that reaches, and in some areas exceeds, its Android-powered rivals.

Written by Jon Gold09 Oct. 12 13:44

Interop NY: A look at the show's own BYOD arrangements

In recognition of the central importance of BYOD issues to this year's Interop NY conference, organizers provided a specially configured Wi-Fi network as a demonstration of one possible solution.

Written by Jon Gold04 Oct. 12 21:33

Interop NY: Security is the top BYOD challenge

Security issues and the relative novelty of the technology have Interop NY attendees worried about the impact of mobile device use in the enterprise.

Written by Jon Gold04 Oct. 12 18:41

Interop: Data center operators in for a world of change

The basic tasks of running a data center will change out of all recognition in the near future, according to an expert panel speaking at Interop NY on Wednesday, and there really aren't any easy blueprints to follow.

Written by Jon Gold04 Oct. 12 12:32

Half of U.S. adults now own a tablet or smartphone, Pew study finds

The results of a new study from the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism indicate that half of American adults have mobile Internet access via a tablet or smartphone, further highlighting the quickly changing nature of media consumption.

Written by Jon Gold01 Oct. 12 16:29
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