45 technologies the CIA thinks are hot

Apple's 802.11ac Wi-Fi problems: They're for real

ITworld Today

June 29, 2013

The top technologies the CIA thinks are hot

A quick look at what technologies the Central Intelligence Agency's investment arm -- known as In-Q-Tel -- is investing in

Issue highlights

1. Welcome to the geekend: What to watch

2. Apple's 802.11ac Wi-Fi problems: They're for real

3. LAST CHANCE: Win a copy of 'MySQL, 5th Edition'

4. Hands On with Windows 8.1: Microsoft's 'do-over' OS is loaded with features

5. Your best bets for finding Wi-Fi on domestic flights

6. Samsung's new Android camera features more megapixels than you probably need

7. Is Nvidia's Shield worth $300? We debate the math

8. How to add USB 3.0 to your desktop PC

9. Why I hate the look and feel of iOS 7

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Welcome to the geekend: What to watch

Will Minions dominate the July 4 box office? Does anyone really remember The Lone Ranger TV show? Is the water gun carnival game fixed? Is there a cool way to wear a BBQ apron? Find answers to these and other burning questions in this week's episode of Geekend. READ MORE

Apple's 802.11ac Wi-Fi problems: They're for real

The new MacBook Air, which is outfitted with an 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter, is radically slower when it comes to transferring real-world files over a wireless connection. READ MORE

LAST CHANCE: Win a copy of 'MySQL, 5th Edition'

We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky ITworld readers. Enter now! The drawing ends June 30. READ MORE

Hands On with Windows 8.1: Microsoft's 'do-over' OS is loaded with features

Microsoft's course-correction efforts have paid off in loads of convenient new features. READ MORE

White Paper: Oracle

Managing Macroeconomic Uncertainty in a Post-Recession World

This whitepaper explores how Project Portfolio Management (PPM) can help financial institutions become more agile and to execute on strategy, which will drive down costs, minimize risk and deliver results to key stakeholders. Learn More

Your best bets for finding Wi-Fi on domestic flights

There's a lot of Wi-Fi out there, but right now, to guarantee your domestic flight will have Wi-Fi, you'd better do your research. READ MORE

Samsung's new Android camera features more megapixels than you probably need

The megapixel race has been going on for a long time, at least by the standards of mobile technology. It's gotten to the point that even the act of pointing out its ridiculousness is so old-hat as to seem archaeological. READ MORE

Is Nvidia's Shield worth $300? We debate the math

This new gaming handheld plays Android apps and streams PC games, but it costs $300. Is it worth the money? READ MORE

How to add USB 3.0 to your desktop PC

The latest external hard drives offer USB 3.0 connectivity, but older desktops don't. Here's an easy and inexpensive remedy. READ MORE

Why I hate the look and feel of iOS 7

Earlier this month, Apple unveiled iOS 7, the successor to the mobile OS that powers iPhones, iPads and iPod touch models. Not everyone is sold on the new look and feel, including columnist Alex Burinskiy. READ MORE

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