22 tech turkeys of 2014

60 things European legislators don't want Canada to learn about air passengers WIN THIS BOOK: Effective Ruby: 48 Specific Ways to Write Better Ruby ITworld Today November 27, 2014 22 tech turkeys of 2014 This Thanksgiving, just be thankful you aren't associated with any of these people, companies, or products. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 60 things European legislators don't want Canada to learn about air passengers 2. WIN THIS BOOK: Effective Ruby: 48 Specific Ways to Write Better Ruby 3. Amazon Fire Phone price plunges to $199 unsubsidized after smoldering start 4. AMD tablet development stalls as priorities change 5. How Apple could exploit a forever-free iCloud 6. Fidelity's top IT exec sees potential in A.I. 7. Hands-on with HP's Stream 11, the $200 Windows laptop that wants to kill Chromebooks 8. Samsung 'eye mouse' helps the paralyzed operate computers 9. Sony Playstation Vita early adopters may be getting a cash settlement WHITE PAPER: OutSystems Mobile App Backlog New research conducted by Opinion Matters reveals that 85% of enterprises have a mobile app development backlog because they can't cope with business demands. With the average application taking anywhere between three and 12 months to get out the door, this slow approach to app development is resulting in competitive disadvantage. Learn More 60 things European legislators don't want Canada to learn about air passengers Here's one flight delay that European Union citizens might appreciate: The European Parliament has grounded an agreement that would have sent more passenger data winging its way to Canadian law enforcers. And like other flight delays, it could have huge repercussions. READ MORE WIN THIS BOOK: Effective Ruby: 48 Specific Ways to Write Better Ruby Learn how to harness Ruby's full power to write more robust, efficient, maintainable, and well-performing code. We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky readers. Enter now for your chance to win! READ MORE Amazon Fire Phone price plunges to $199 unsubsidized after smoldering start Amazon is dropping the price of the Fire Phone again, at least for a limited time. The online retailer is now selling its debut smartphone for just $199, unlocked and contract free. READ MORE AMD tablet development stalls as priorities change AMD is assigning more resources to products that can help the company make money. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Polycom The New Business Case for Video Conferencing This white paper provides insight into the value of video conferencing in today's business environment, and real-world examples of how organizations--large and small--are leveraging visual collaboration to find new clients, serve existing clients better, and improve their bottom line. Learn more >> How Apple could exploit a forever-free iCloud While Google and Microsoft are using large amounts of free cloud storage to sell inexpensive consumer notebooks, Apple has so far stood above the fray. But there's no reason why Apple can't join in the fun. READ MORE Fidelity's top IT exec sees potential in A.I. For several years, Stephen Neff, enterprise CTO at Fidelity Investments, has been focusing on the cloud, social tools and mobile. Now he's turning his attention to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, gamification and wearables. READ MORE Hands-on with HP's Stream 11, the $200 Windows laptop that wants to kill Chromebooks HP's $200 Stream 11 has something to prove: that you can enjoy a small, cheap Windows laptop as much as users have enjoyed small, cheap Chromebooks for the past couple of years. READ MORE Samsung 'eye mouse' helps the paralyzed operate computers Samsung has no plans to sell Eyecan+, saying instead that it will open-source the technology and design. READ MORE Sony Playstation Vita early adopters may be getting a cash settlement As part of a proposed settlement agreement, anyone who purchased a Sony Vita before June 1, 2012 should be offered "either a $25 cash or credit refund, or a $50 merchandise voucher for select video games, and/or services." READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Skyhigh Networks Proactively Reduce Risk While Embracing Cloud Services By reading this guide co-authored with Jim Reavis, Founder of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), you'll learn the specific tactics 200 companies used to decrease data sent to high-risk cloud services by 82% while increasing low-risk cloud usage. View now>> NOVEMBER GIVEAWAYS Now, here's something to be thankful for... We've got 5 copies of each of these books to give to some lucky ITworld readers. 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