Erased, Discarded Mobile Phones Still Pose Security Risk (via slashdot)
Smartphones and other mobile devices used in the workplace can pose a security threat that remains even when the device itself is no longer in use. Forensic examination of 32 mobile phones issued to employees by a Fortune 500 company (and eventually…
Somehow Quora actually made quality scale. But can it still make us smarter on a smaller screen? (via Pando Daily)
By Sarah Lacy On October 9, 2013Quora has barely thought about monetizing and has nowhere near the hype it once enjoyed, but give it credit for one thing: It has seemingly done the impossible. It has found a way to make very high quality user-generated…
Once-cool BlackBerry failed to keep pace with rivals (via AFP)
In just a short time, BlackBerry went from being the coolest gadget-maker on the planet to one apparently destined for the history books. The firm, which agreed to a $4.7 billion buyout to take the firm private, appears close to a breakup, which might…
19 Effective Hints To Avoid To Drain Your Mobile Phone Battery (via http://www.womenlovetech.com)
We use our smartphones many hours per day until we forget that our mobile phones need to be recharged. Personally, I hate to be out of battery precisely when I am on the phone having an important conversation and I can hear the ‘beep’ which turns…
Microsoft swallows Nokia: The best Twitter reactions (via The Inquirer)
SOFTWARE HOUSE Microsoft made the shock announcement today that it has swallowed the devices business of partner Nokia and licensed some of its software for a hefty sum of £4.6bn. The deal will take on a number of executives, including Stephen Elop…