Page: Motorola acquisition is key to Google's future

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | May 22, 2012

Page: Motorola Mobility acquisition is key to Google's future Google announces completion of its deal to buy Motorola Mobility and enter the hardware market. The marriage will likely bolster Google’s Android-based smartphone business and Xoom tablet... Read more Google officially closes $12.5 billion Motorola Mobility deal The long wait is finally over. Google CEO Larry Page says Dennis Woodside, a "long-time Googler," will take over atop Motorola Mobility. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. More from TechRepublic   Poll: Is Microsoft's So.cl an idea with a bright future? What you should know about Windows 8 security features Tips to get more battery life from your iPhone 4S Android browser showdown News from ZDNet   Google closes Motorola Mobility purchase: A daunting to-do list ahead Microsoft: 500 million will run Windows 8 in 2013 Verizon taking 4 Android phones global this summer iSuppli: One counterfeit part every 15 seconds Open source driving cloud, big data, mobile, survey finds Kaspersky denied iOS app: Apple buries its head in the security sand SAP's cloud chief eyes Workday, Salesforce.com turf BYOD: What the people think BYOD inches along in Europe, Middle East, Africa Windows 8 includes enhanced multi-monitor support Which retailers use social media to attract next-gen consumers? IEEE releases new standard for body area network Amazon adds try-before-you-buy feature to its Android Appstore app Comcast enters 21st century with new X1 DVR platform, remote control app News from CNET   Apple is the biggest chip buyer -- and getting bigger Larry Page: Facebook holding users hostage Facebook stock hits new low in third outing Apple continues to dominate mobile PC, tablet markets Verizon to add GSM roaming to four Android smartphones Best Buy Q1 stabilizes, but has to adapt to 'new realities' iPhone 5 launching with 3.95-inch display, more pixels? Partner sues Kleiner Perkins for gender discrimination Want an unlocked Galaxy S III? Amazon has you covered A star-studded tribute to Steve Jobs at Webby Awards After 35 years, SETI celebrates its most-famous alien hunter SpaceX cargo ship takes off on commercial flight to station God seems fine with Babel-like Lego tower Magnetic football perfect for butterfingers Featured galleries   Android browser showdown gallery Five tools to tame your photo management chaos Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) Solutions for Today's Smart Business (IBM) The Smarter Railroad: An Opportunity for the Railroad Industry (IBM)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic These 'Alpha Geeks' are already living in the future (photos) The thinkers, designers, engineers, and hackers at the center of the maker movement are focused on the innovation business. At the MAKE Hardware Innovation Workshop last week, the open-source community shows its dedication to giving back more than you take. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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Page: Motorola acquisition is key to Google's future

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | May 22, 2012

Page: Motorola Mobility acquisition is key to Google's future Google announces completion of its deal to buy Motorola Mobility and enter the hardware market. The marriage will likely bolster Google’s Android-based smartphone business and Xoom tablet... Read more Google officially closes $12.5 billion Motorola Mobility deal The long wait is finally over. Google CEO Larry Page says Dennis Woodside, a "long-time Googler," will take over atop Motorola Mobility. Read more Resource of the day Complimentary SuccessFactors whitepaper: Get the Right People Check out this complimentary white paper to learn how you can attract, find, and hire the best talent in your industry. Keep reading to discover the keys to good hiring. More from TechRepublic   Poll: Is Microsoft's So.cl an idea with a bright future? What you should know about Windows 8 security features Tips to get more battery life from your iPhone 4S Android browser showdown News from ZDNet   Google closes Motorola Mobility purchase: A daunting to-do list ahead Microsoft: 500 million will run Windows 8 in 2013 Verizon taking 4 Android phones global this summer iSuppli: One counterfeit part every 15 seconds Open source driving cloud, big data, mobile, survey finds Kaspersky denied iOS app: Apple buries its head in the security sand SAP's cloud chief eyes Workday, Salesforce.com turf BYOD: What the people think BYOD inches along in Europe, Middle East, Africa Windows 8 includes enhanced multi-monitor support Which retailers use social media to attract next-gen consumers? IEEE releases new standard for body area network Amazon adds try-before-you-buy feature to its Android Appstore app Comcast enters 21st century with new X1 DVR platform, remote control app News from CNET   Apple is the biggest chip buyer -- and getting bigger Larry Page: Facebook holding users hostage Facebook stock hits new low in third outing Apple continues to dominate mobile PC, tablet markets Verizon to add GSM roaming to four Android smartphones Best Buy Q1 stabilizes, but has to adapt to 'new realities' iPhone 5 launching with 3.95-inch display, more pixels? Partner sues Kleiner Perkins for gender discrimination Want an unlocked Galaxy S III? Amazon has you covered A star-studded tribute to Steve Jobs at Webby Awards After 35 years, SETI celebrates its most-famous alien hunter SpaceX cargo ship takes off on commercial flight to station God seems fine with Babel-like Lego tower Magnetic football perfect for butterfingers Featured galleries   Android browser showdown gallery Five tools to tame your photo management chaos Today's recommended downloads Running Diskeeper and V-locity on SAN Devices (Condusiv Technologies) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Enable Administrators to Morph into Managers by Leveraging Real-time Analytics and Automation (VMware) Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio (VMware) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic These 'Alpha Geeks' are already living in the future (photos) The thinkers, designers, engineers, and hackers at the center of the maker movement are focused on the innovation business. At the MAKE Hardware Innovation Workshop last week, the open-source community shows its dedication to giving back more than you take. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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Consumer Reports recommends Nokia Lumia 900

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | May 22, 2012

Consumer Reports recommends Nokia Lumia 900 for dads and grads Matthew Miller talks about his experience with the Nokia Lumia 900. Find out why it's now his primary Windows Phone device, and learn about some excellent Nokia resources. Read more Resource of the day Free 2011 Salary Report IT Professionals - Register on activeTechPros for immediate access Business Professionals - Join the activeBizPros community to view the report Posts from TechRepublic   Use Contacts in Windows Phone 7 development Learn how to use Contacts when developing WP7 apps, and read about two approaches for using the data from this class. Read more Tips to get more battery life from your iPhone 4S Jack Wallen offers some tips for preserving and even extending the battery life of your iPhone 4S. Read more Unify multiple instant messaging services with IM+ Pro If you're a heavy IM user who has contacts spread across a wide range of messaging services, Donovan Colbert says IM+ Pro is a great solution to consolidate and manage your contacts and chats. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Google: We now own Motorola Mobility The Google acquisition of Motorola Mobility has been consummated, according to the CEO of Google. Read more Verizon taking 4 Android phones global this summer Verizon will enable four Android phones in its line to work overseas. Only a simple OTA update for the phones listed is necessary, along with a global data plan. Read more Verizon HomeFusion: 4G LTE for the home Verizon wants to be your home internet provider with the HomeFusion service which brings its 4G LTE network to the homestead. Read more Spyder PowerShadow i4 battery case with dock for the iPhone (review) Battery cases for the iPhone are nothing new, but the PowerShadow i4 from Spyder adds a convenient dock to the mix. Read more Friday folly: HTC changes U. S. Android phones to avoid injunction HTC has changed the Android software on its newest US phones to avoid an injunction brought by Apple. Read more T-Mobile doesn't think shared data is the answer for families As a guy who uses a LOT of mobile devices, I have been asking for shared data (just like minutes) for years. However, now that carriers are getting ready to roll these out I have changed my mind and am satisfied with the current plan structures. Read more Apple rumors and patent power, Windows Phone, and Amazon Wireless (MobileTechRoundup show #269) Kevin and I talk a lot about our personal choices and in this week's show you will hear about a few moves I made in regards to my smartphones and many other mobile musings. Read more Another ZDNet Great Debate lost, still not giving up on Windows Phone I win the popular vote, but can't seem to win the argument as I continue to support the Windows Phone platform in ZDNet Great Debates. I'm sticking with Windows Phone for the long haul though. Read more Featured multimedia   Android browser showdown gallery The menagerie of Android browsers go head-to-head in this review featuring Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and more. View on site Five tools to tame your photo management chaos If you're being buried in an avalanche of images, one of these tools may help you regain control. View on site 10 apps that are topping enterprise blacklists The trend toward blacklisting apps in the enterprise appears to be growing. Here are the ones most commonly blocked. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Quantifying the Value of Delivering a Smarter Shopping Experience (IBM)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic These 'Alpha Geeks' are already living in the future (photos) The thinkers, designers, engineers, and hackers at the center of the maker movement are focused on the innovation business. At the MAKE Hardware Innovation Workshop last week, the open-source community shows its dedication to giving back more than you take. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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