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Uncovering Tech's Most Peculiar Product Codenames

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Tech companies go to painstaking lengths to keep new products confidential, which is why many of them assign "secret" product codenames. Here's an insider's look at some of the most unusual codenames, with themes ranging from felines to fairytales.

Ten Signs Technology is Everywhere

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

IT is showing up in the most unusual places, from touch-screen tables at a London restaurant to virtual-reality therapy for soldiers returning from Iraq. Check out these tech applications compiled by CIO magazine editors.

CES 2012 Gadget Preview

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

2012 Consumer Electronics Show: From high-definition video calling via your HDTV to practically indestructible SD cards for your camera, here's a look at 20 gadgets and services that will be making a splash at the Las Vegas Convention Center in January.

Best Free Android Apps of 2011

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

From word games to new social networks and streaming services, it was a very good year for beefing up your Android device without having to drop a single dime. Here are some recommendations.

Google Future Tech: 10 Coolest Google R&D Projects

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

From space elevators, robots, to curing cancer: Google works to make future generations brighter, healthier, and more informed.

11 Eye-Popping Black Friday Tablet, Laptop and E-Reader Deals

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Best Buy, Target and others practically giving away iPads, PlayBooks, Kindles and more.

Cool Yule Favorites: 20 Techie Gifts We Like

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

This holiday season's top picks have been submitted and tested and "Cool Yule Elf" approved.

Top IT Turkeys of 2011

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Here are the people, companies and products that earned the label of 'turkey' over the past year.

Geekiest Holiday Cards

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Seasonal greetings, geek-style.

Hottest Tablets for Your Holiday Wishlist

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Tablet PCs have become the must-have holiday gift. This year though, Apple's iPad is no longer the only tablet on the market with significant "wow factor." CIO.com's Al Sacco presents a list of the best tablets available for this 2011 holiday season.

Survey: IT Certifications Lead to Jobs, Higher Pay

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

In this survey of 700 IT professionals, most say certifications have led to raises and better jobs, busting the myth that certs are nothing but a scam.

8 Amazon Kindle Fire Apps for Newbies

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Here are eight apps that every Kindle Fire newbie should consider downloading to get themselves started.

Top 10 Android Smartphone Browser Alternatives

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Here are 10 free alternative browsers you can use in place of the stock browser that comes with you Android phone.

First Look: Firefox 8 Adds Twitter Search, Tightens Add-on Controls

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Mozilla's Firefox 8 gives users more obvious control over add-ons installed by third-party programs.

The World's Geekiest Cakes

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Android, Intel, Apple iPods all take the cake these days.