Why Intel should give up on mobility. Plus: Rights groups call for Robocop ban

Ban killer Robocops before it's too late, rights groups say 'Free' global aircraft tracking service proposed by satellite company ITworld Today May 12, 2014 Share this email Analyst advises Intel to give up on mobility JP Morgan says what a lot of people are probably thinking, but can Intel do it even if it wanted to? READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Ban killer Robocops before it's too late, rights groups say 2. 'Free' global aircraft tracking service proposed by satellite company 3. BOOK GIVEAWAY: jQuery and JavaScript Phrasebook 4. IBM's software-defined storage rides Watson's coattails 5. Microsoft trumpets IE 11 for Win Phone 8.1, but reviews are mixed 6. How to build a software developer talent pipeline 7. Internet of Things may make owning less appealing 8. Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer for the second time this month 9. 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READ MORE Internet of Things may make owning less appealing Sensors and remote capabilities may turn physical products into services, especially for business. READ MORE Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer for the second time this month Microsoft is issuing the second critical patch this month for Internet Explorer, but this time won't stray from its dictum not to support versions that run with Windows XP. READ MORE Linux pros use tweak tools to customize their OS, and so can you Customize everything from fonts and icons to search functionality and Web apps with these third-party helpers. READ MORE White Paper: Ericom Software BYOD is Here to Stay, But Organizations Must Adapt As more and more employees bring their personal laptops and mobile devices to the workplace, IT teams are dealing with new security, compliance, support, management and cost challenges associated with BYOD. Learn More SURVEY: Take ITworld's mobile survey and you might win an iPad mini Got 10 minutes? 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