Latest topics for ZDNet in Mobilityenhttps://www.zdnet.com/ 2019 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:45:53 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:45:53 +0000 ZDNet http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 2 https://zdnet3.cbsistatic.com/fly/bundles/zdnetcore/images/logos/zdnet-144x144.png https://www.zdnet.com/ 144 144 Technology 0 20 62985 6064f321-33a1-4404-b901-c543a50df271 https://www.zdnet.com/article/t-mobile-5g-qualcomm-snapdragons-microsofts-fluid-app-design-mobiletechroundup-show-488/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Matt and Kevin both made purchases since the last podcast, Google/Alphabet made a leadership change, Microsoft focuses on consistent design ahead of its Android device release, and more are covered in the latest MobileTechRoundup podcast. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 19:40:14 +0000 Matthew MillerText 57603f49-8f37-40dc-8054-99c601c565b3 https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-went-to-t-mobile-to-ask-about-5g-the-response-was-painful/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Just how excited should you be about the coming of 5G? As excited as T-Mobile, which just launched its 5G service? Perhaps not. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 14:27:00 +0000 Chris MatyszczykText f685a41c-4660-4f24-89c8-bcf5993d6aa3 https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-pc-was-supposed-to-die-a-decade-ago-instead-this-happened/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Back on January 27, 2010, a very Big Thinker declared the PC dead. A decade later, the PC is very much alive, although a time traveler from 2010 might not recognize it. Here's how this endangered species evolved and survived. Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000 Ed BottText 766b8f39-f83c-4b42-96d9-1b10677177d5 https://www.zdnet.com/article/these-are-the-worst-hacks-cyberattacks-and-data-breaches-of-2019/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 A slew of hacks, data breaches, and attacks tainted the cybersecurity landscape in 2019. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:35:52 +0000 Charlie OsborneText 6c0e8bde-d900-43db-bd1b-9a8663b4aa77 https://www.zdnet.com/article/12-gifts-for-the-holidays-between-apple-google-dji-and-amazon-theres-something-for-everyone/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani cover their top tech gift recommendations this holiday season. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:00:08 +0000 Jason CiprianiText fbd6a6bc-4d76-4def-9eb4-682465cec294 https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-heres-why-iphone-11-uses-location-data-even-though-youve-told-it-not-to/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 It took Apple two days to explain why the iPhone 11 uses location data despite it being disabled in settings. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:37:00 +0000 Liam TungText 7d757473-5cf6-476c-ac69-09855251e288 https://www.zdnet.com/article/middle-east-innovation-these-four-startups-are-making-their-mark/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Despite the region's political instability, Middle East tech entrepreneurs are still launching a range of businesses. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:03:43 +0000 Damian RadcliffeText 86e6251a-8155-41d2-8596-cd1b9f4f70a8 https://www.zdnet.com/article/qualcomm-launches-snapdragon-8c-7c-platforms-aimed-at-mainstream-pc-market/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 The bet is that Qualcomm can combine connectivity with thin and fanless devices to win over mobile workers. The company adds that its PC plan is a marathon not a sprint. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:30:08 +0000 Larry DignanText db1c57ee-6bc7-4914-bca6-6fbd2f225d97 https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-is-giving-its-office-for-ios-and-android-apps-a-makeover/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Microsoft is 'Fluentizing' its Office mobile apps for iOS and Android. And it's seemingly getting ready to start bringing its Microsoft Research 'microproductivity' work into those apps, as well. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:37:00 +0000 Mary Jo FoleyText e2c83a54-06d5-4769-afe7-6d0d7b27977b https://www.zdnet.com/article/optus-set-for-ceo-switch-in-april-2020-as-lew-heads-to-thailand/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Current deputy CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin to step up when Allen Lew takes over Singtel Thai associate AIS. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 03:49:00 +0000 Chris DuckettText e50a688f-8f7d-4bca-9f70-32b5053c0424 https://www.zdnet.com/article/qualcomms-snapdragon-865-5g-ai-camera-specs-bolster-2020-smartphone-upgrade-cycle/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 platform aims to spur 5G smartphone upgrades with a dose of camera enhancements and AI tools that may redefine premium device experiences. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:00:07 +0000 Larry DignanText efed33d1-afad-4eda-86bd-9d30ea92bfad https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/tech-turkeys-2019/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 In the spirit of Festivus here is our full list of the worst technology products and services of the year. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:38:00 +0000 Jason PerlowText 5cb4271d-b464-4b77-bd6a-b61b200f1980 https://www.zdnet.com/article/yay-tech-has-got-its-sexism-back/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 New ads for the Escobar Fold 1 phone and the Peloton bike show that the tech world just can't quit sexism. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:29:02 +0000 Chris MatyszczykText 5700df66-9578-4cb8-84b6-4cab09f6c544 https://www.zdnet.com/article/qualcomm-teases-snapdragon-865-snapdragon-765765g-as-it-eyes-5g-expansion-qualcomm-everywhere/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 For Qualcomm, the launch of the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform and Snapdragon 765/765G will be welcome news for device manufacturers. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:00:08 +0000 Larry DignanText ebff7248-4544-4f20-aef2-d9d2d550cf18 https://www.zdnet.com/article/eff-warns-of-one-way-mirror-in-the-world-of-corporate-online-spying/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 The report exposes privacy issues and tracking techniques in online services we use on a daily basis. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:09:47 +0000 Charlie OsborneText 1e437e21-e7c7-4995-b882-c9315098751f https://www.zdnet.com/article/macbook-keyboard-problems-now-apple-fails-to-halt-class-action-over-flawed-design/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Apple's MacBook keyboard replacement program is not enough to prevent it facing a class action lawsuit. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:02:00 +0000 Liam TungText 0af0f174-ccdb-457f-a800-fd8c974cb3d1 https://www.zdnet.com/article/remember-the-viral-app-that-aged-you-fbi-slams-faceapp-as-counterintelligence-threat/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Novelty may have a hidden, nefarious purpose, the FBI has cautioned. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:39:03 +0000 Charlie OsborneText 5de1a779-fb05-4e0f-bb06-da466d14d930 https://www.zdnet.com/article/an-affordable-e-bike-for-the-gig-economy/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 This bike aims to turn your side hustle into an effortless side pedal. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:00:04 +0000 Greg NicholsText 67869aa3-3e4f-4fb7-b6e6-3ec1ee23143f https://www.zdnet.com/article/t-mobile-first-us-nationwide-5g-network-is-about-to-reach-200-million-of-you/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 T-Mobile says its 600MHz 5G service, launching on December 6, will cover more than one million square miles. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:48:00 +0000 Liam TungText d0fdda91-99e4-48ed-817c-e6355ebe2728 https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-2019-best-office-depot-and-officemax-deals/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 The best desktop and laptop PC deals from Office Depot and OfficeMax for Cyber Monday 2019. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0000 Sean PortnoyText