11 top tools for Android road warriors

Throwback Thursday: Remembering when gadgets weren't wireless

Want to tech computer science? Go to MIT. But for best education ROI, pick a state school.

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May 29, 2014

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11 top tools for Android road warriors

Heading out on the road? Be sure you have these critical business apps on your Android device.

Issue highlights

1. Throwback Thursday: Remembering when gadgets weren't wireless

2. Want to tech computer science? Go to MIT. But for best education ROI, pick a state school.

3. Apple and Beats Music: What you need to know

4. Why haven't robots yet changed the world?

5. 3 reasons why IT execs need to go out to lunch more

6. Does the CFO need to become a technologist?

7. Civilization V may come to Linux

8. 5 streaming music services you might have overlooked

Throwback Thursday: Remembering when gadgets weren't wireless

Journey back with us to 2002, when devices needed some extra help to get connected wirelessly. READ MORE

Want to tech computer science? Go to MIT. But for best education ROI, pick a state school.

A new study of CS faculties at a number of top schools reveals some interesting trends. READ MORE

Apple and Beats Music: What you need to know

Apple recently announced that it was acquiring Beats Electronics and Beats Music, the companies known for popular and stylish headphones and an up-and-coming music subscription service. Here are some of the important details of the deal. READ MORE

Why haven't robots yet changed the world?

Roboticists disagree about their influence as we keep waiting for the Jetsons' Rosie the robot to arrive at home. READ MORE

3 reasons why IT execs need to go out to lunch more

Collaboration with executives in charge of marketing, analytics, digital strategy are key to your long-term success. READ MORE

Does the CFO need to become a technologist?

Technology is disrupting roles throughout the enterprise. Even the CFO role is not immune. READ MORE

Civilization V may come to Linux

In today's open source roundup: Signs seem to be pointing to a possible release of the game Civilization V on Linux. Plus: TrueCrypt's warning message, and how to run Ubuntu on the Surface Pro 3 tablet. READ MORE

5 streaming music services you might have overlooked

Sure, Spotify, Pandora, and Rdio all have their fans. But there's more than one way to stream your favorite tunes. READ MORE

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