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How to build a better, safer artificial intelligence

A new kind of artificial intelligence is emerging, one that amplifies human abilities, turning groups into super-experts. Early medical studies support claims that this new technology, called swarm AI, is more effective than individual experts. What

By Greg Freiherr
22 dec. 2015
Healthcare Industry IT Strategy Technology Industry
analysis

15 most-important Apple stories of 2015

From its odd (yet effective) social media strategy to new enterprise-friendly devices like the iPad Pro, senior writer Matt Kapko weighs in with his picks for the 15 most significant Apple stories of 2015.

By Matt Kapko
22 dec. 2015
Apple Small and Medium Business Technology Industry
feature

9 great tablet deals for your holiday shopping list

If you still haven't finished your Christmas shopping, here are eight great deals on tablets for the techie on your list.

By Sarah K. White
18 dec. 2015
Computers and Peripherals Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business
reviews

System76 Meerkat: God of small things

This little Linux powered mini PC is capable of doing desktop grade work.

By Swapnil Bhartiya
18 dec. 2015 6 mins
Computers and Peripherals Open Source Operating Systems
opinion

3 good reasons why iPad Pro won’t replace your laptop

Apple's new iPad Pro excels in some very specific ways and disappoints in others, but pros and cons aside, it's just not accurate to compare the tablet to a traditional laptop, or suggest it should be a viable replacement.

By Matt Kapko
16 dec. 2015
Computers and Peripherals Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business
opinion

3 ways health IT can improve the doctor-patient relationship

The use of electronic health records is getting between physicians and their patients. Hereu2019s how health IT can help solve the problem, and make a powerful friend in the process.

By Greg Freiherr
16 dec. 2015
CIO Healthcare Industry Technology Industry
feature

Detachable tablet market set for growth in 2016

Tablet shipments are down, but more people are turning to hybrid devices like the Surface Pro 4. IDC predicts that sales of these detachable devices will grow 75 percent in 2016. rn

By Sarah K. White
15 dec. 2015
Careers Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business
opinion

Video series reminds you why memory cards are not dead yet

The SD Association is fighting back against some electronics makers' slow move away from microSD memory cards with a set of five silly videos designed to convince you that external memory can be crucial.

By Al Sacco
14 dec. 2015
Cloud Storage Smartphones iPhone
opinion

Should Apple allow f.lux in iOS?

Apple customers launch petition to force the company to allow f.lux on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Will the company change its mind about f.lux?

By Jim Lynch
11 dec. 2015
Computers and Peripherals iOS iPhone
opinion

Meet the ‘world’s largest capacity battery smartphone’

The OUKITEL K10000 Android phone has a 10,000mAh battery, and it can reportedly be used as a power bank to 'reverse charge' other mobile devices, including as many as three dead iPhone 6s Plus handsets.

By Al Sacco
10 dec. 2015
Android Small and Medium Business Smartphones