Brandy Betz

Recent Articles

Acer Returns to Profit, Pushes Revised Strategy

After a rough 2011, Taiwan-based computer maker Acer is trying new marketing initiatives and has zeroed in on the Ultrabook market.

Can Google Manage Public Perception of Its Privacy Policies?

By themselves, Google's privacy-policy problems aren’t insurmountable, but collectively they're breeding a level of mistrust that could be difficult to reverse.

Microsoft Pushes Windows 8 Accessibility Improvements for Disabled Users

Microsoft's development program for Windows 8 includes improvements in accommodations for users with hearing, vision, cognition, and mobility impairments.

UPS Partners with e-Commerce Lender Kabbage

With client consent, UPS will provide shipping data to small-business lender Kabbage to help it evaluate loan prospects.

Android Updates Coming for Motorola, HTC

Both companies have released schedules for upgrades to the Android operating system running on their devices, but the process is still frustrating for many.

Mozilla Eyes Windows 8 Compatibility, Firefox Mobile App Store

Privately held Mozilla is preparing its Firefox Web browser for mobile adoption. Its success or failure can have ripple effects on its publicly traded rivals.

One Billion Smartphone Users by 2016, Forrester Says

One billion people are expected to own smartphones and tablets by 2016, research shows, growing the markets for apps and related business strategies.

A Wobbly Week for Foxconn

Over the course of a week, Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn saw the launch of a labor-practices audit, withdrew a bond sale, and endured a security attack.

With Google Wallet, Small Security Issues Grow

As vulnerabilities in Google Wallet have shown, security is becoming ever more critical as Android smartphone software forges deeper into retail transactions.

Google Eyes the Consumer Cloud with Drive

A long-rumored project may finally be coming to fruition. Called Drive, it would offer simplified cloud-storage services to consumers using any connected device.