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	Why you plug gadgets into the wall like a Neanderthal In the future, phones, tablets and wearable computing gadgets won't come with chargers -- they'll use inductive chargers built into desks, kitchen counters, bedside tables, cars and other surfaces. Read More WEBCAST: HP Intel VMware The Cloud: Why the Hybrid Cloud May Be Best A combination of the public and private cloud, the hybrid cloud fits the needs of a broad range of enterprises. View Now! In this Issue Ballmer forced out after $900M Surface RT debacle Amazon reportedly tested Wi-Fi network in new spectrum Intel set to add vision, 3D to laptop, tablet cameras Scot Finnie: Is Apple OK? JR Raphael: 3 mistakes Motorola's making with the Moto X launch 10 cool tools for heading back to school 13 back-to-school laptops and tablets JR Raphael: Check out Chrome for Android's redesigned start page WEBCAST: SAP The Challenges of Going Mobile Struggling with mobile? You're not alone. While everyone wants to go mobile, very few know how. IDG Research surveyed CIOs to uncover the biggest problems, as presented in this infographic. Learn More Ballmer forced out after $900M Surface RT debacle Steve Ballmer was forced out of as CEO by Microsoft's board of directors because of a $900 million write-off the company took to account for an oversupply of Surface RT tablets. Read More Amazon reportedly tested Wi-Fi network in new spectrum Amazon has reportedly been testing a Wi-Fi network based on new spectrum, from satellite network vendor Globalstar. The result: a much improved Wi-Fi experience. Read More Intel set to add vision, 3D to laptop, tablet cameras From mundane 2D devices, integrated cameras in laptops and tablets in the future will change into powerful 3D tools that can sense movement, track emotion, and even monitor reading habits of children, according to Intel. Read More Scot Finnie: Is Apple OK? It has stumbled under Tim Cook, and 2013 has been mighty thin in terms of product launches. Can it still do amazing things? Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: BlackBerry Get off to a great start When you install BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10 you qualify for 30 days of complimentary support to get you started using the software to its full potential. Also, all purchases of annual BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 licenses come with complimentary BlackBerry® support, including 12x5 access to technical experience, online support and more. Learn more about the support services that are available once you've downloaded BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10. JR Raphael: 3 mistakes Motorola's making with the Moto X launch The Moto X offers an outstanding overall user experience -- but Motorola's launch of the device hasn't been quite as impressive. Read More 10 cool tools for heading back to school Looking for back-to-school tech? From advanced note-taking apps to interactive textbooks to the perfect high-tech desk lamp, these items will help college students hit the ground running. Read More 13 back-to-school laptops and tablets Yes, it's that time of year. Here's a look at eight top laptops and five top tablets for the students in your life. Read More JR Raphael: Check out Chrome for Android's redesigned start page Google's Chrome Beta app for Android just got a healthy-sized update -- and there's more to it than meets the eye. Read More
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