Computerworld's holiday gift guide 2015: Nifty tech from $35 to $150

Computerworld Mobile/Wireless Computing November 30, 2015 Computerworld's holiday gift guide 2015: Nifty tech from $35 to $150 Part 2 of our annual cornucopia of gift ideas showcases cool tech that won't break the bank, from tangle-free earbuds and stylish gear bags to clever notification devices and chargers. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. BlackBerry to quit Pakistan over government surveillance demands 2. Business wearables a juicy target market for HP Inc. 3. Looking for a low-cost laptop? Here's what you'll get 4. iPad buying guide: How to choose an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini 5. Toshiba's new chip to usher in wireless charging at wired speeds 6. Visa will help Swatch's not-so-smart watch make payments in US 7. Kindle vs. Fire: How to choose the right Amazon e-reader 8. Video review: Apple's new iPad Pro 9. IDG Contributor Network: Why most companies have the wrong approach to enterprise mobile apps 10. 8 Black Friday iPhone apps to help you shop smarter White Paper: AVI-SPL Secure Mobility Options in Workplace Transformation Mobile technology has revolutionized traditional employment with concepts like BYOD, remote working, and the virtual workplace. Government agencies are beginning to adopt mobility. This white paper will help public agencies embrace a strong tech adoption strategy, including cloud, federated networks, and other scalable options. Learn More BlackBerry to quit Pakistan over government surveillance demands BlackBerry has decided not to operate in Pakistan after Dec. 30, rather than let the local government intercept communications on its enterprise services. READ MORE Business wearables a juicy target market for HP Inc. HP Inc. is shying away from the consumer wearable market, but sees an untapped opportunity in wearables for businesses. READ MORE Looking for a low-cost laptop? Here's what you'll get PC makers need to strip some features to make laptops affordable. Here are some things you need to be ready to sacrifice if you buy a low-cost laptop. READ MORE iPad buying guide: How to choose an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini These days, picking an iPad can be tricky, but Jason Snell has used them all and has advice on which model is right for you. READ MORE Toshiba's new chip to usher in wireless charging at wired speeds Toshiba introduced the industry's first single-chip wireless power receiver that can operate at 15 watts and is compliant with Qi v1.2 standard. READ MORE White Paper: IBM Corporation The Promise of Cloud, Content Collaboration and More IBM brings enterprise credibility, global professional services and a trove of content management, analytics, security and developer solutions and resources that can create significant value for Box customers. Learn More Visa will help Swatch's not-so-smart watch make payments in US Swatch's Bellamy is a 'smart' watch that tells time, makes payments and not much else. READ MORE Kindle vs. Fire: How to choose the right Amazon e-reader So you've narrowed the e-reader field to Amazon's lineup. We'll help you pick the right model for your needs. READ MORE Video review: Apple's new iPad Pro Mike DeAgonia examines the pros and cons of Apple's iPad Pro in this video. READ MORE IDG Contributor Network: Why most companies have the wrong approach to enterprise mobile apps Most organizations focus on the wrong approach to mobile apps often due to old style thinking. What's important is not rapid application development, but rapid application deployment to maximize ROI. READ MORE 8 Black Friday iPhone apps to help you shop smarter It's a jungle out there. Let these apps be your machete through every Black Friday ad, with built-in shopping lists and expert advice too. READ MORE White Paper: AVI-SPL Top Strategies to Deploy Mobility in the Public Sector With the growing BYOD trend taking hold in government agencies, the public sector has been slow to address the mobility issue. Mobility is a complex issue due to security challenges and other factors. This paper will identify the strategies you need to develop, manage, and sustain a secure and successful mobile environment. Learn More Is your IT department a great place to work? Computerworld is seeking to identify the 100 top workplaces for IT professionals for our 23rd annual Best Places to Work in IT list. We invite Computerworld readers, HR and PR professionals and other interested parties to nominate organizations, in any industry, that they think are providing great working environments for IT employees, including challenging work, fair pay and ample training opportunities. Nominate a company now through Dec. 21, 2015. Peruse our library of free digital magazines! 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