Jane McCallion

Recent articles by Jane McCallion

Microsoft to announce Windows 9 in September?

Microsoft to announce Windows 9 in September?

First official preview of 'Threshold' OS expected in five weeks.
Jane McCallion Aug 25 2014, 5:00PM Software
Goodbye Chromebooks?

Goodbye Chromebooks?

Specs leak for US$199 HP Stream.
Jane McCallion Aug 25 2014, 6:43AM Hardware
Google to protect undersea internet cables from sharks

Google to protect undersea internet cables from sharks

Feisty fish have always liked having a nibble.
Jane McCallion Aug 18 2014, 7:00AM Collaboration
Gartner: start moving off Windows 7

Gartner: start moving off Windows 7

Plan now to avoid repeat of XP debacle, says analyst firm.
Jane McCallion Aug 15 2014, 9:30AM Software
Microsoft backtracks on blocking out-of-date Java

Microsoft backtracks on blocking out-of-date Java

Redmond issues last minute reprieve for plug-in enabler.
Jane McCallion Aug 15 2014, 6:32AM Security
Lenovo now shipping more smartphones than PCs

Lenovo now shipping more smartphones than PCs

World's largest computer maker riding high.
Jane McCallion Aug 15 2014, 6:32AM Mobility
Reversible USB cable enters production

Reversible USB cable enters production

No more fiddling with ports.
Jane McCallion Aug 14 2014, 6:01AM Hardware
HP's first smartwatch will set you back $14,500

HP's first smartwatch will set you back $14,500

40-year-old prototype now available.
Jane McCallion Aug 13 2014, 11:00AM Mobility
LG resolves smartwatch "skin irritation and burn" issues

LG resolves smartwatch "skin irritation and burn" issues

Corroding charging pins in G Watch blamed.
Jane McCallion Aug 12 2014, 5:49AM Software
Can this exploit beat CryptoLocker?

Can this exploit beat CryptoLocker?

FireEye and Fox-IT help victims get files back without paying ransom.
Jane McCallion Aug 11 2014, 11:00AM Security
Microsoft tip-off leads to arrest for child-abuse images

Microsoft tip-off leads to arrest for child-abuse images

Suspect allegedly uploading illegal content to OneDrive.
Jane McCallion Aug 11 2014, 10:00AM Security
Samsung and Apple call off legal battles outside US

Samsung and Apple call off legal battles outside US

Tech frenemies, Samsung and Apple, to focus on single battle front.
Jane McCallion Aug 7 2014, 7:36AM Mobility
Google finds illegal images in Gmail, leads to child-abuse arrest

Google finds illegal images in Gmail, leads to child-abuse arrest

Outcome positive, but raises privacy concerns.
Jane McCallion Aug 6 2014, 7:25AM Security
Fitness devices could pose stalking risk

Fitness devices could pose stalking risk

Wearables broadcasting identity could be used to track movements.
Jane McCallion Aug 4 2014, 4:30PM Mobility
Police hijack banner ads to warn pirates

Police hijack banner ads to warn pirates

Notices will replace banner ads.
Jane McCallion Jul 31 2014, 11:00PM Security
Why the iPhone 6 won't have NFC

Why the iPhone 6 won't have NFC

iBeacon unlikely to be replaced by power-hungry NFC.
Jane McCallion Jul 29 2014, 12:15AM Mobility
Google ditches OpenSSL in Chrome

Google ditches OpenSSL in Chrome

To avoid Heartbleed-like incidents with proprietary systems.
Jane McCallion Jul 28 2014, 2:00PM Security
Amazon posts biggest loss since 2012

Amazon posts biggest loss since 2012

Discounting at AWS is not helping.
Jane McCallion Jul 28 2014, 6:27AM Cloud
iPad sales stall as owners "too happy to upgrade"

iPad sales stall as owners "too happy to upgrade"

Customer satisfaction has negative impact on revenue.
Jane McCallion Jul 28 2014, 6:21AM Mobility
Samsung lets Galaxy Gear users ditch Android for Tizen OS

Samsung lets Galaxy Gear users ditch Android for Tizen OS

Edging away from Google.
Jane McCallion Jul 24 2014, 10:21PM Mobility

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