Don Reisinger is a longtime content writer to several technology and business publications. Over his career, Don has written about everything from geek-friendly gadgetry to issues of privacy and data security. He became an eWEEK writer in 2009 producing slide shows focusing on the top news stories of the day. When he's not writing, Don is typically found fixing computers or playing an old-school video game.
Microsoft announced Tuesday that Windows Marketplace for Mobile, the software giant’s last best hope to compete with Apple, RIM, Google and the other firms in the mobile space, will support Windows Mobile 6.0 and Windows Mobile 6.1 devices. The applications store will also have a dedicated Business section for enterprise customers.It’s a smart move for […]
A recent survey conducted by ScriptLogic asked more than 1,000 companies if they plan to deploy Windows 7 when it’s released on Oct. 22. According to the research company, a whopping 60 percent of respondents said they have no plans to deploy Windows 7. Furthermore, only 5.4 percent of those who responded to the survey […]
Google’s Chrome OS is being heralded as the next big thing in the operating system space. Google is saying Chrome OS is the next “logical step” for operating systems. It plans to bring its technology to netbooks by 2010, although Acer and Hewlett-Packard hope to have Chrome OS on their netbooks by the end of […]
Apple, the company that was started by two Steves in a garage, has grown into one of the most successful companies in the tech industry. From the iPod to the iPhone to the Mac, Apple offers several products that make it an ideal choice for consumers. But a recent study suggests that Apple is winning […]
When Google announced that it’s bringing an operating system to computers next year, it was a bombshell unlike anything that has hit the wire so far this year. For the first time, Google is taking on Microsoft in the place where it derives much of its income–and where it has historically dominated. Of course, that […]
In an announcement that has put Microsoft, Research In Motion, Apple and the many other smartphone makers on notice, the follow-up to the T-Mobile G1, the first Android-based device, is coming to store shelves this summer.Dubbed the myTouch 3G, the device will feature an improved Android operating system, an affordable $199 price tag, and most […]
A recent StatCounter report revealed an interesting shift in the browser market. According to the research firm, both Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 are losing market share at an astounding rate, while Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3 are gaining ground.StatCounter’s research found Internet Explorer 7 now enjoys 30.61 percent of the market, […]
George Hotz, a hacker who made a name for himself by unlocking the first-gen iPhone after it was released, is at it again. He has created an application, called purplea1n, that will allow Windows users to jailbreak the iPhone 3G. The tool lets them access applications that are not available in the App Store. It […]
The debate over whether or not the business world should deploy Windows 7 rages on. Some say it’s an iterative update over Windows Vista and, thus, not worth deploying. Others believe it’s the operating system that Microsoft should have created in the first place. They believe it’s perfect for the enterprise.The same debate can be […]
Research In Motion announced earlier this week that it plans to bring the BlackBerry Tour, the latest in its lineup of BlackBerry devices, to Verizon Wireless customers on July 12. The phone will go on sale for $200 after contract and rebate. Verizon Wireless claims it will allow owners to make calls in 220 countries […]