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Google’s New ‘Nexus 4’ Phone; ‘Nexus 10’ Tablet; and Android 4.2

Google is holding a media event in New York next week, and the company will reportedly announce a new version of its Android OS, v4.2; a new Nexus smartphone; new versions of its Nexus 7 tablet; and a larger 10-inch Android tablet.

Yelp Cracks Down on Fake Reviews

Businesses that are caught planting fake reviews on Yelp will have to wear a red badge of shame for 90 days.

Free Android App Takes Caller ID to the Next Level

Current Caller ID, a free Android-only app, takes basic caller-ID information and combines it with the caller’s social media updates and other details. The app is extremely cool, according to CIO.com blogger James A. Martin, but he does have one

Microsoft Surface TV Ad a Colorful Distraction

The first TV commercial for Microsoft’s Surface tablet hits some high notes but trivializes the serious challenge facing Windows 8 tablets.

More on ‘BlackBerry Shame:’ PBS Mediatwits Podcast

CIO.com’s Al Sacco sits in on a PBS Mediatwits podcast to discuss a recent New York Times article on “BlackBerry Shame,” as well as a blog post Sacco wrote in response.

Cybersecurity News Roundup: ‘miniFlame’ Malware; Android Spyware; Huawei Spying

This week’s IT security news roundup has stories on the newly-discovered “miniFlame malware;” a deadly Pacemaker hack; an undercover police office ousted on Facebook; China’s crackdown on 9,000 cyber criminals; and more.

Price War! Best Buy and Target to Match Amazon’s Prices

With the holiday season fast approaching, brick-and-mortar retailers Best Buy and Target pledge to match Amazon’s prices. Get ready shoppers … It’s bargain time.

Meet the SQ-4 Recon UAV, a $32K Remote-Control Surveillance Drone

BCB International’s miniature SQ-4 Recon unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fits in the palm of your hand, works up to 1.5 miles from its remote control and can be controlled over the Internet. Unfortunately, it also costs $32,000.

Top 3 iOS Apps: Fall 2012 Edition

CIO.com mobile-apps blogger James A. Martin shares the three best iOS apps he found during the past three months, including a valuable to-do app and an Office-compatible app that supports a key Microsoft Word feature.

U.S. Sets Sights on Iran for Its First Official Cyberwar Campaign

Once again, the U.S. government is getting ready to take military action against another nation without so much as a nod and a wink from its citizens. The fact that this war will be waged online should not make it any less troubling, according to CIO

Sennheiser DW Office is a Premium Headset for the Teleconferencing Elite

The Sennheiser DW Office is a DECT-based wireless headset designed for use during teleconferences, and it can be worn with an over-the-ear clip or a more traditional head “band.” Unfortunately, its steep price is sure to be a turnoff for some potenti

Top 3 Android Apps: Fall 2012 Edition

Every few months, CIO.com mobile-apps blogger James A. Martin rounds up his favorite new Android apps. Among this season’s selections are apps that make reading Twitter “tweets” and dialing into conference calls much easier.

Why Using a BlackBerry Can Still Be ‘Cool’ (Seriously)

The perception that BlackBerry users are “uncool” is widespread today. And there’s good reason for that. But in reality, the BlackBerry is becoming the phone for independent thinkers and non-conformists, which is a whole lot “cooler” than using an iP

eBay’s Sneaky Attack on Consumer Rights

eBay wants to take away your right to sue the company. Sign a petition that tells the online auction giant to back off.

Apple’s Crazy Weekend

Apple was all over the place this weekend, from SNL to ad tracking to the wacky Wozniak.

TapPages Lets You Tap Into iPad Web Development

ZAGGsparq 6000 Powers Up Gadgets 4X Faster Than Standard Chargers

The ZAGGsparq 6000 portable power pack and charger can juice up two devices at once via USB. And it charges four times faster than standard USB chargers, according to the manufacturer.

3 Ways to Use Microsoft Office on iPads Without ‘Official’ iOS Apps

Rumor has it Microsoft won’t release its own “official” iPad Office apps until December for businesses and until February for consumers. In the meantime, here are three alternative ways to use Office documents on your Apple tablet.

What It Takes to Improve CIO Tenure

CIOs, with their 5-year average tenure, are on the low end of the spectrum when compared to the longevity of their colleagues in the C-suite. CIO magazine editor in chief Maryfran Johnson looks at why that is and how CIOs can last longer in the job

Why CIOs Should Reconsider BYOD

CIO magazine publisher emeritus Gary Beach sees reasons that a popular BYOD policy will be unsustainable for companies. Some IT execs are already switching to providing company-provided consumer devices. Will you be next?

CIOs Feel Ripple Effect of Chief Customer Officers

The new C-level executive in charge of ‘customer experience’ will have a profound effect on application development for all channels.

Cybersecurity News Roundup: Firefox 16; World of Warcraft; Skype Malware

This week’s IT security news roundup has stories on the latest Firefox release being pulled by Mozilla just a day after it was released; student-records theft at a Florida college; a World of Warcraft hack attack; malware that’s targeting Skype users

Sony SmartWatch Connects to Android Smartphones, Tablets

Sony’s SmartWatch connects to Android smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth, and it lets users access a number of mobile applications and services using the watch’s touch display, including social networks and phone features.

Do Cyber Bank Robbers Care If the Public Knows Their Secrets?

What happens when news gets out that a gang is recruiting botmasters to help them with online breaking-and-entering? Does it help the banks or halt the attacks? Maybe, say experts.

Cloud Computing Pushes Vendors to Seek New Roles in IT Value Chain

Cloud adoption means that companies are increasingly signing pay-as-you-go SLAs and renting servers. This means traditional software and hardware vendors must dramatically reconsider their business models, columnist Bernard Golden says.

Never Miss an NFL Game or New Movie Thanks to UpTo iOS Calendar App

UpTo is a well-designed social-calendar app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad that lets you follow more than 400 event streams and sync them to your calendar. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin recommends UpTo, but it’s a bit buggy.

3 Must-Have Car Accessories for All iPhone 5 Owners

CIO.com gadget blogger Paul Mah spotlights three automobile accessories for iPhones that all Apple smartphone users will appreciate.

More Trouble for China: Congress Exposes Corruption at Huawei, ZTE

Capitalism isn’t just about taking advantage of someone to make money. It’s about taking advantage of someone within an enforceable set of rules and regulations. China’s refusal to accept this could be its undoing, writes CIO.com blogger Constantine

Live from CTIA MobileCON 2012: Keynote Video, On-the-Scene Images and Expert Commentary

CIO.com Senior Editor Al Sacco is on the scene in San Diego for CTIA’s MobileCON 2012 conference, and he’s providing images and commentary from the keynote addresses, the trade-show floor and everything else MobileCON 2012.

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