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The Importance of Holistic Design for Successful Products

Mukesh Chaudhary explores why users seem to believe that Google Search and iPhones are more useful than other similar products. It can be concluded that the overall user experience plays a big role in the success of a product as well as a well-thought-out holistic design.

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Mukesh Chaudhary
In Search of Application Security

We hear a lot about network and server security, but rarely do we hear about application security. Unfortunately, it appears that not much is being written about this important topic. Joe Townsend scours the web and attempts to find the most recent developments on application security.

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Joe Townsend
Shakeup at Apple or Business as Usual?

Scott Forstall, the senior vice president of iOS Software at Apple, has left the company, and his departure has captured everyone's attention. Joe Townsend explains whether or not this news means a shakeup is occurring at Apple or if it's just business as usual.

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Joe Townsend
The Tablet Wars Heat Up

With the release of Microsoft's new Surface RT tablet and the new iPad mini, the tablet wars appear to be heating up. Joe Townsend rounds up the reviews to show you which new tablet is best for business and software professionals.

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Joe Townsend
Windows 8 Software Roundup

Whether you are ready or not, Windows 8 is here, making splashes across the tech media this week. Here's a roundup of the software features of Windows 8, which Microsoft is placing bets will appeal to both tablet and PC users.

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Jonathan Vanian
Did Apple Tick Off the Swiss Railways?

The well-known railway clocks found in the train stations throughout Switzerland are regarded as a symbol of the punctuality of Swiss trains and hailed as an icon of elegant design. The Apple iOS 6 clock app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch looks remarkably similar to the Swiss railway clocks.

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Pamela Rentz
Apple Maps: Disaster or Simple Mistake?

When Tim Cook issued a public apology over the release of Apple Maps, critics were quick to jump on Apple. Joe Townsend looks at the long-term impact of the release of Apple Maps and whether it will go down in history as a disaster or a simple mistake.

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Joe Townsend
Mixed Feelings on Facial Recognition Software Advancements

The advancements in facial recognition software are being met with excitement and skepticism. While companies and even the US government are claiming to be upfront with the technology's abilities, it's the way it will be used in the future that worries some people.

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Noel Wurst