Majority of mobile users now use smartphones, blame those pesky teens
Nielsen’s mobile report for Q3 2013 shows that more and more teens have convinced their parents to get them smartphones, especially during back-to-school season. Usage of non-dumb devices among those in the 13 to 17 year-old range has reached 70 percent, a nice 12 point growth over September last year. A prodigious 79 percent of all users aged 18 to 24 are also toting smartphones, contributing to the 64.7 percent total of all US...
Ducati Hits the Road Full Throttle with iPad
Ducati has been synonymous with motorcycles since 1946, when brothers Adriano, Bruno, and Marcello Ducati first attached a lightweight motor to a bicycle frame. Since then, Ducati motorcycles have evolved into internationally coveted dream machines known for their precision engineering, lightning speed, and sleek design. So when the company needed the perfect sales support platform to reflect its high-performance brand, they turned to...
Infosys settles with US government for $34 million over visa dispute
Indian outsourcer Infosys has agreed to pay US$34 million to the U.S. to resolve all allegations about the misuse of visas to get Indian staff to work in the U.S. The company, however, denies and disputes “any claims of systemic visa fraud, misuse of visas for competitive advantage, or immigration abuse.” This is reflected in the settlement, in which the U.S. government acknowledges that Infosys shows commitment to...
Driving with Google Glass could earn you a ticket
California is technology’s spiritual home in the US, where Teslas roam free, and Google Glass is already a social norm. Well, unless you’re a member of the San Diego law enforcement that is — as one unlucky driver just found out. That commuter was Cecilia Abadie, and she’s (rather fittingly) taken to Google+ after being given a ticket for driving while wearing her (soon to be upgraded) Explorer Edition. The...
Microsoft disputes tests that suggest Windows 8.1 has a battery life problem
When Mac fanboys tussle with Windows aficionados, the fur can fly. And at some point, someone will probably bring up the old battery life chestnut: Windows laptops simply run out of juice when you need them most, while Macs just keep on chugging away. It’s a serious problem, as every road warrior fears running out of power right when it’s needed the most. Preventing this scenario from happening has quietly emerged as the...
