Articles by Judy Mottl
Yup, Mom was right: Research reveals human energy levels, sharp thinking tied to what we eat
A research effort claims long-term junk food eating results in fatigue, obesity and poor cognitive thinking and it's hard to reverse the damage even if diet is improved.
Threat alert: Android mobile OS updating isn't as safe as many would think
New research paper reveals update flaws affect Android devices worldwide. A new research paper reveals the update process involving Android's Package Management Service features vulnerabilities in permissions that may pose a threat to billions of mobile Android users.
Smartphone wars: Who will take it all as users are digging cheaper devices and bigger displays
Will Apple actually drop its pricing on the iPhone? Is Samsung's bigger displays a market changer? It all depends on who you ask and how you interpret marketing data.
5 things XP users can do as they mull upgrading to Windows 7 or 8.1. or, yikes, even switching to the Apple platform
XP users have a small window of time to either upgrade Windows 7 or 8.1. or ditch Windows all together. Here are a few tips to keep XP machines at least somewhat secure as you make the decision.
Teradata: We've got the most complete Big Data analytic tool in the market today
The data warehouse vendor, whose first ever data warehouse debuted over 20 years ago, announces the QueryGrid for seamless, easy data analytics.
Tweets now being tapped as a new market data research tool
A research effort on nationwide alcohol preferences is based on tweets about beer, wine and drinking preferences in the U.S.
Pro-democracy Cuba Twitter operation yet another black mark for US aid organization, say reports
The launch of a social network to instigate pro-democracy discussion in Cuba likely will have U.S. lawmakers scheduling hearings to investigate what the White House claims was not a covert operation.
The curtains are closing Tuesday on XP support: Are you ready for the Windows OS doomsday?
XP users have three days before XP security and patch support goes bye bye. First step is to make sure you've got Security Essentials working if you're not making an upgrade move by end of day Tuesday.
IBM's Big Iron, the Mainframe, celebrates the Big 50 this month
Described by many as Big Blue's biggest ever computing innovation was publicly announced in April, 1964.
British teen's adventure illustrates just how far iPhone lovers will go in retrieving a smartphone from a not-so-nice environment
A British teenager accidentally drops her iPhone into a street storm drain and doesn't think twice about jumping in to make the save.
Analyst: There are some market challenges ahead for Apple and its iPhone
Now is not the time for smartphone leader Apple to rest on its iPhone laurels as competitors such as Samung are certainly not content with second place rankings.
BlackBerry, T-Mobile divorce proceedings take a passive-aggressive tone in wake of BlackBerry leaving the carrier
The carrier apparently thinks it's taking the 'high road' in pledging continued support, even offering new incentives, after BlackBerry packs its bags and cuts ties with third-tier carrier.
Social media backlash from employees, company fans prompts Mozilla CEO to resign his post
There aren't many people who can claim Twitter played a role in leaving a job but Brendan Eich is one of the few.
Why Yahoo's full-court security encryption strategy may prove to be a valuable marketing strategy
Yahoo is encrypting everything these days, from search queries to email, citing federal agency spying activities. But it could also be a slick marketing move to lure new users wary and capitalize on the federal government's Internet surveillance and data collection activities.
Senators seek clarification on federal moves, strategy to protect the Internet
Nearly three dozen Republican lawmakers are asking the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for clarity regarding the agency's move to relinquish Internet oversight.
Google busy shoring up Gmail features just as web mail service enjoys its 10th birthday
Published reports indicate the search titan is developing some neat new user capabilities. Google is known for innovations in online search, its continual stream of new apps and, of course, its creative home page illustrations.
Uncle Sam aims to hire on a few thousand cyber warriors to protect national networks, grids
A five-point cyber protection strategy includes boosting cyber security professionals in the government ranks but the ongoing NSA debacle may stall the effort.
Robust growth ahead for Google Chromebooks with 2.1M shipped in 2013, reveals new report
Research report on Chromebook shipments describes Google device as a "disruptive" force in the portable computing space.
BlackBerry swings back at T-Mobile and announces it's leaving the carrier this month
BlackBerry apparently wasn't happy with T-Mobile pitching the iPhone over the struggling smartphone in recent marketing efforts and has declared it wants a divorce.
Bye bye web browsing, mobile apps dominating when it comes to device use
Mobile devices users are spending more time on handsets and portable computers such as tablets but there's no one clear mobile app winner, says a new research report.
New headband device promises an opportunity to stem painful migraines before they hit full force
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has green-lighted a headband that promises to shut down migraines, at least for a majority of sufferers.
Microsoft chief creates new role, appoints three new leaders to push strategy forward
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella names former Nokia chief as a VP and devises new leadership strategy for Xbox business
No April Fool's Day Joke: Google's Gmail turns the big '10' and is still going strong
This is no April Fool's Day joke. Gmail has turned 10 and has come a long way ever since Google announced it was debuting a free email service.
