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Blockchain pilots show big-business promise
The much-hyped, little-understood distributed ledger technology takes aim at big business, with promising pilot programs and rising demand for blockchain skills, though security and buy-in questions remain.
Feature
Modernizing IT: How to thrive as a CIO ‘value broker’
IT is undergoing a sea change, thanks to shifting budgets and the rise of ‘shadow IT.’ But with company-wide vision, strong IT-business relationships and a focus on value, CIOs can expand their horizons.
Consumer Tech Radar
Consumers love to hate the companies that deliver pay TV and broadband
A survey of thousands of consumers shows that a lack of competition and “abysmal” customer service make cable companies and ISPs the most disliked industries in the country.
Opinion
Goodbye cable; hello gigabit broadband
Our consumer blogger finally cuts the cord and installs ultra-fast broadband. Here’s what he learned.
Consumer Tech Radar
Get ready to say goodbye to T-Mobile
A Japanese conglomerate wants to buy T-Mobile and merge it with Sprint. What a disaster for consumers that will be.
Consumer Tech Radar
Cunning hack attacks built-in Windows anti-malware software
Quick action by Google and Microsoft appears to have put out the fire. But it’s another reminder that running old versions of Windows can be dangerous.
Consumer Tech Radar
How to survive a move when your ISP can’t go with you
Moving is a huge hassle, but here’s a two-step solution that will keep you connected to the Internet without busting your budget.
Consumer Tech Radar
Hulu Live goes live with 50 channels for $40 a month
The latest offering for cord cutters has potential, but the service has yet to shake out the startup bugs.
Consumer Tech Radar
How a small ISP delivers ultra-fast broadband when the giants won’t
Why you can’t get gigabit fiber: Big telephone companies are blocking rivals from deploying gigabit fiber while overly cautious cities erect barriers.
Consumer Tech Radar
Are poor communities “redlined” out of AT&T’s fiber-to-the-home service?
AT&T deploys ultra-fast broadband in rich neighborhoods, while poor communities are stuck with slow DSL, researchers claim.
Consumer Tech Radar
FCC gives a gift to phone companies, but you’ll foot the bill
Commission kills price caps on business data services even when there’s very little competition.
Consumer Tech Radar
Fewer crashes, readability improvements should keep Firefox browser users loyal
Firefox 53 is more stable and has a better interface, but is it enough to switch from Chrome or Opera?
Consumer Tech Radar
Three simple ways to stop the Windows Creators Update from ruining your day
Microsoft’s Creators Update is coming your way. Here’s how to take control of the update process.
Consumer Tech Radar
FCC votes to let phone companies stop robocallers
The Federal Communications Commission approves new rules that will finally make it harder for robocallers to harass you.
Consumer Tech Radar
Why does Comcast suddenly love Netflix?
AT&T is giving away Apple TVs and Comcast is giving its customers access to Netflix. Is the war between cable and streaming video services about to end?
Consumer Tech Radar
Baseball games are finally coming to streaming TV
New services from Sling TV and YouTube TV will allow you to ditch cable and still watch your favorite teams play at home or away.
Consumer Tech Radar
Most repair shops can’t fix your iPhone, but that may change
'Right to repair” bills in eight states would force Apple and other companies to give repair shops the manuals and so'ftware they need to fix electronic products.
Consumer Tech Radar
How to know if your smart TV can spy on you
The voice control function of your smart TV can be used for eavesdropping while other features of your set may be collecting data as well.
Consumer Tech Radar