Source: ForbesIn what is becoming increasingly common occurrence an exploit has been found that puts a dent in the long held myth that Apple’s defenses are impenetrable. The flaw allows for innocent looking apps to phone home and download new commands which can access users info. This was previously not possible given the security measures [...]

So you want a new Windows Phone but thinking about the price? Well Microsoft is throwing you $25 if you buy one starting November 2 – December 31. They call it a Prepaid App Program but that’s sort of inaccurate. The terms and conditions state “For each new Windows Phone device you purchase during the [...]

The Touchpad is getting closer to an android port from the  CyanogenMod team.  So far they have demoed a working version that includes multi-touch driver support, 3D gaming and in the video below they are demonstrating the ACME tool (another CyanogenMod experimental installer).               [Redmond Pie]

  I’m am embarking on writing an app for Windows Phone for a friend.  I wanted to see if there is any interest from you the reader on a series from start to finish on this topic.  This would include: getting your environment set up, setting up a free… that’s right free source control for [...]

Headline says it all..Here it is in full from Microsoft: I wanted to drop into the Windows Phone Blog briefly to update you on an important milestone. Earlier this morning, the Windows Phone development team officially signed off on the release to manufacturing (RTM) build of “Mango” – the latest version of the Windows Phone [...]

“Put away your cameras, turn off all the recording devices… we do not want to see out in the blogosphere” – guess that was the signal to the group of people to record what Stephen Elop was going to show them. And here it is, leaked out on…

While analyzing my battery usage today, which is sort of an obsession, I started thinking of the apps I use on a daily/weekly basis and then considered if the were Web dependent or independent. Not so long ago in the earlier days of Pocket PCs, even though devices had much less storage capacity, information was [...]

I just started writing a new book that focuses on the impact of new technology on children. As I was writing one particular chapter, it struck me that the ideas within had relevance to all of us as we navigate the growing digital landscape. I see two fundamental differences between connected life, that is, life [...]

So last night someone decides to randomly spam my phone by calling and texting me repeatedly at ungodly hours of the night.  This prompts me, being the vindictive dick that I am about my sleep, to sign their phone number up for various spam websites and seek out autodialer software to bug the ever-loving shit [...]

If you’ve followed my tech-related blog posts over the last few years (if you haven’t, you can catch up here), you know that I have real concerns and what I consider to be some healthy skepticism about the impact of new technology and social media on people, particularly their biggest consumers, children and young people. [...]