Here’s a quick summary of our comparison if you’re deciding whether to jump at getting the HTC Evo now or wit for the Epic 4G, Samsung’s Galaxy S phone for Sprint: As the first and second (respectively) 4G-capable devices to land on a U.S. carrier, the introduction of the HTC EVO 4G and Samsung Epic 4G
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Get HTC Evo Now or Wait for Samsung Epic?
First thing you’ll notice about a few of those companies, is the fact that most of them are pretty much heavily invested in another mobile Operating System right now (Android). But that’s not stopping them from jumping onto the Microsoft train, though. Nor should it: these guys get more money by having more options, and while Android has been a great jumping-off point to get them into the public eye, they can now probably safely go back to their roots: Windows Mobile (heavily upgraded). Right now, Windows Phone 7 is still pegged at getting launched some time in the holiday season. So, that’s just a few months from now
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ASUS, HTC, LG, Dell, and Samsung All Confirmed Windows Phone 7 Manufacturers
Research In Motion is taking a very, very different approach when it comes to BlackBerry OS 6. Instead of keeping everything under the covers until its official release, it looks like the Waterloo-based company is doing just about everything in their power to get everyone excited about their next evolutionary mobile Operating System. And, truth be told, when compared to their previous endeavors, it looks like the sixth version is the charm. This time around, it’s BlackBerry OS 6’s Desktop Manager software for your computer. On the Inside BlackBerry blog, RIM has posted a series of new images to showcase the new features, as well as new layout of the prodigal software.
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RIM BlackBerry OS 6 Desktop Manager Gets Shown Off
Today, it became evident that Motorola has moved forward with filing a lawsuit against the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. The company’s reasoning is rooted in the belief that Huawei stole trade secrets from Motorola
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Motorola Sues Huawei for Possibly Stealing Trade Secrets
In his article, “ Preventing Internal Email Abuse with Exchange Server 2010 ”, Paul Cunningham has stated,”… there is a lesser amount of attention given to preventing internal abuse of email systems. The risk of internal email abuse may seem low but for some organizations the risk is actually quite significant.” In Exchange Server 2010, one of the more interesting features that have been improved is that of Transport Rule Predicates and Actions. Using Transport rules an administrator can create a rule which will inspect messages for conditions specified in the rules.
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Exchange Server 2010 Email Abuse Prevention
This is one rumor I am having a hard time believing. The rumor claims that AT&T has decided to order up 8 million Windows Phone 7 handsets . That is a ton of the devices when demand for Windows OS smartphones is traditionally low compared to other devices. I guess that AT&T is hoping WinPo 7 is much more popular than previous versions of Windows Mobile.
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AT&T to order 8M Windows Phone 7 handsets according to rumor
Gartner has identified 10 mobile technologies that will evolve significantly through 2011, and as Nick Jones, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner, says these “10 mobile technologies should be on every organization’s radar screen”. So, here we go: • Bluetooth (3 and 4). Two new Bluetooth versions will emerge by 2011: Bluetooth 3 will introduce 802.11 as a bearer for faster data transmission, and Bluetooth 4 will introduce a new low-energy (LE) mode that will enable communication with external peripherals and sensors
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Top 10 Mobile Technologies to Watch in 2010/11
Buyers, providers and staffing managers now have access to our new suite of reports that make managing your work life easier. We’ve added the most requested reports, made them easier to read, provided both summary and detailed views, and made it possible to select the specific date range you need. For …
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New and Improved Reports Make Managing Work Easier
Getting what you want out of a technology project starts with knowing what you want. One of the best ways to explore your problem is by building many quick and dirty (even non-functional) prototypes, and using this discovery process to refine and perfect your idea. The Paper Prototype Regardless of what you’re …
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Rundown of Rapid Prototyping Tools
You may have noticed that we recently unveiled a new & improved Community site and Help Center, making it easier to interact with the oDesk community and find answers to your questions. Here’s what’s new: All community feedback in one place We have turned off the UserVoice site and are collecting …
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New Community Site and Help Center
Summertime is here, and for a lot of providers that means a change in routine. As the buyer, this can be a challenging time to get your deadlines met and your expectations fulfilled. Here are some tips for managing your providers this summer, so you can both keep the season productive …
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4 Tips for Managing Your Freelancers and Contract Workers This Summer
Being an independent contractor comes with a lot of benefits, including the freedom to work when and where you want. Until now, those benefits didn’t usually include affordable health insurance options. But, that all changes today. oDesk is now making health insurance available to all of our U.S.-based users. On behalf …
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Quality Health Insurance for Contractors, Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs
Recently, during an attempt to refinance my home, I was asked to present a year-to-date net profit and loss report on my freelance business. My thought: “But I don’t really own a business.” The loan officer’s response was clear: In the eyes of the bank, to be a freelancer or an independent contractor is to …
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5 Things Every Freelancer Should Know About Net Profit and Loss Reports
This week we have two enhancements to the oDesk service to tell you about. Both of these changes will create a speedier site - something many of our users have been asking for! Faster, more interactive provider search results We’ve made looking for providers easier and faster, helping buyers find the talent …
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Find providers fast & changes to job application quotas
In business, location is everything — and that includes where you are on the Internet. The way people find that online location is through search engines. So, while a pure brick-and-mortar consideration of location involves being on a good street with a highly visible sign, the online version means ranking …
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SEO Success: Get Found on the Web in 3 Steps
To help new visitors better understand what oDesk is all about and clarify important concepts to all oDesk users, we’ve updated a few of our more commonly used words. What has changed? Old New Buyer Employer Provider Contractor Candidacies Job Applications Job Post and Opening Job Posting Assignment Contract Affiliate / Provider Company Agency Affiliate Manager Staffing Manager Affiliate Contractor Agency Contractor Stipend Weekly Rate Why has oDesk made these changes?
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New oDesk Terminology
Maintaining strong working relationships over a distance of thousands of miles can be challenging. Services like oDesk and Skype help ease complications, but there are some hurdles that require special attention when working with international clients. Time Zones Depending on how you manage your international clients, time differences can either help …
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Challenges of International Clients
Here at oDesk we’re always excited to offer special deals and promotions to our hard working community. That’s why we’re super excited to announce that our partner, Startup Weekend, is extending a generous offer of 25% off to attend their upcoming Bay Area event. Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated …
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Startup Weekend – Special Offer for oDesk Users
Sometimes the best way to learn how to do something well is to learn how others have done it badly. Each of us in the world of contract work must find our own way as we push through our various fields, but a few things are universal. For example, these …
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7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Contractors
Finding a remote worker online is fairly easy these days. Finding a great remote contractor online can be a whole different challenge. The interview process becomes extremely important in pinpointing that remote worker who is a perfect fit for you and your business. So, as you screen freelancers for your next …
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Hiring Remote Workers: 5 Red Flags To Never Ignore
Hiring remote contractors is a great way to expand the capacity and capabilities of your business. However, many businesses are rightfully concerned with the security risks in exposing their data, website or IT infrastructure to contractors. Understanding the work being performed, isolating it as a standardized business unit, and implementing …
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Securing Your Business When Using Remote Contractors