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15 Coolest Gadgets at Macworld |iWorld Expo

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15 Coolest Gadgets at Macworld |iWorld Expo
The Macworld | iWorld Expo in San Francisco is an Apple lover's Disneyland. Ashton Kutcher kicked things off by plugging his movie "iJobs," but the main attraction is the showroom floor where vendors display their wares, everything from iPad and iPhone add-ons to iOS apps to Apple enterprise gear. Here are 15 cool gadgets and products that caught the eye of CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige. Read More


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Good APM Practices Get Results
According to NetForecast's survey, enterprises with application performance management (APM) best practices benchmark scores above six on a ten-point scale experience 75% better results in critical areas. This research paper reveals the survey results as well as discusses the best practices for APM. Learn More.

Hackers release iOS 6.1 jailbreak utility
A program to jailbreak Apple devices running iOS 6 or above was released Monday, sparking over 100,000 downloads in the first 10 minutes of availability. The jailbreak modifies Apple's mobile firmware, letting users load applications from outside of the official AppStore, and access iOS files that Apple usually shields. Read More

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What IT needs to know about near-field communications
The rise of near-field communications (NFC) has been part of the discussion in the mobile industry for years. Unfortunately, the technology hasn't generated much more than discussion to this point. Read More

BlackBerry delivers, but tough battle looms
The newly rechristened BlackBerry has delivered on its promise to breathe new life into its aging, iconic product line for diehard fans, but faces an uphill battle against the iPhone and devices based on Google's Android operating system. Read More


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Easing the Online Overload
Many transaction processing systems have reached their capacity limits, so the time is right to consider the potential for running tier 1 mission-critical workloads on opens standards. This white paper highlights the key components of a properly structured and highly optmized SQL Server OLTP reference architecture. Read Now!

'iPhone cup holder' no sillier than 'Team Duct Tape' jacket
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BlackBerry sets stage for more games on BlackBerry 10
BlackBerry and Unity are working together on an add-on for BlackBerry 10 smartphones that should make it easier for developers to create games for the new OS. Read More

Jony Ive hasn't been given too much power at Apple... because he's always had it
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, "respected industry observer" Paul Kedrosky opined that Apple is falling apart at the seams because Jony Ive and his design team have been given too much power, resulting in sleekly designed products that are proving hard to manufacture en masse. As a recent example, Kedrosky points to Apple's troubles in meeting demand for its revamped iMac. Indeed, Apple's struggles... Read More


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End-To-End Application Acceleration Technologies
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15 tips for landing - and acing - a job interview
1. Write a great resume to open the door: Interviews are granted to those whose resumes demonstrate accomplishments, contributions and value. If you're not a great writer and you have trouble tooting your own horn, seek help from industry friends or consider a security-resume writer. Read More

Sony adds large-screen ultrabooks to Vaio lineup
Sony has started shipping two new Vaio ultrabooks with large screens starting at US$699 as the company expands its lineup of thin and light laptops. Read More

Products of the week 2.4.13
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