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February 10, 2014

California legislators are proposing a law that would be the first in the nation to require that all smartphones and tablets sold in the state have disabling technology installed that would render the smartphone or tablet inoperable if stolen. As we said in a recent post, the proposed “kill switch” law could catch on nationwide as […]

February 7, 2014

California lawmakers have set their sights on thieves that target smartphones and tablets. A bill put before the state Legislature this week will require that all smartphones and tablets sold in California have disabling technology installed that would render the phone inoperable if stolen. If passed, the law would be the first of its kind […]

February 7, 2014

The torch is lit, the competitions are on … the Games of the XXII Winter Olympiad are under way in Sochi, Russia. If you’re big on figure skating, freestyle skiing or simply want to keep track of what country is leading the medal count, here are a few mobile apps to stay on top of the Winter Olympics […]

February 6, 2014

The list of ebook platforms has just gotten smaller now that Sony is getting out of the e-reader business. The company announced today that it is closing its Reader store for U.S. and Canadian customers and migrating its accounts to Kobo starting in late March. The Toronto-based company has a catalog of more than 4 […]

February 5, 2014

We recently posted a link to a CNN Tech story from last year about apps that can help you get through the winter storms that keep raging every few days or so. Well, the Midwest and New England are in the midst of yet another wintry event. With little relief in sight, we offer a […]

February 4, 2014

The use of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices is dramatically changing our travel habits, Business Insider says in a new report. The Internet has been a game-changer in the travel industry since consumers turned to online bookings in droves to find the best prices for flights, hotels and vacation packages, usually logging in to third-party […]

February 4, 2014

Gone are the days where you would see a hospital physician huddled in a report room somewhere madly fingering through volumes of texts and journals looking for information on a particular diagnosis or medication. Today, you’re more likely to see a physician (not only in the hospital, but in the family doctor offices and dental […]

January 31, 2014

Tablet devices continue to gain in popularity, but their sales may be slowing a bit. More than 217 million tablets were sold worldwide in 2013, a 50 percent increase from the year before, Mobile Entertainment reports today. And what did people want for Christmas? Tablets. The holidays were particularly strong for tablet sales, say analysts at Framingham, […]

January 30, 2014

The hospitality industry is best when it comes to mobile-friendly websites, while those in the building and construction industry are among the least, according to a new survey. New research from Hibu, which provides digital marketing solutions and websites for businesses, shows 63 percent of websites by hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts are good […]

January 30, 2014

The chances are excellent that on Feb. 2, you will be watching the XLVIIIth edition of the big pro football championship game in your nice warm home with a cold beer in your hand, instead of the frigid and seriously pricey confines of MetLife Stadium. That doesn’t mean you can’t access the full Super Bowl […]