News tagged with user experience

Fold-it computer action set for Canada conference (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- What nonsense, sitting in front of one, single display screen and struggling with a split-screen view of multiple-sites plus data entry or word processing. Is this the way it has to be for ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Feb 04, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (10) | comments 7 | with audio podcast report

After IPO, Facebook will face new profit pressures

(AP) -- For all the huge numbers in Facebook's IPO papers, a surprisingly small figure stands out: $4.39, the amount the site generated per user last year.

Technology / Business

created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

'Your password is invalid': Improving website password practices

Internet users are increasingly asked to register with a user name and password before being able to access the content of many sites. In their upcoming Ergonomics in Design article, "A Passport to UX – Design of Pas ...

Technology / Other

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Google revising privacy policies, data use

Google said it is revising its privacy policies and changing how it uses data from users of its services to provide more personalized search results and advertisements.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google to merge user data across more services

Google Inc. is overhauling the way it treats user data, linking information across its array of email, video and social-networking services so that information gathered in one place can be used in another.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Windows Phone an overlooked worthy alternative to Android, iPhone

There are many smartphone users who are not giving Microsoft's Windows Phone the look it deserves. Together Android and iOS hog more than 80 percent of the U.S. market share. Android's large chunk of the market is split among ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (21) | comments 23

Verizon Wireless nixes Google Wallet in new phone

(AP) -- Verizon Wireless is blocking Google's new flagship phone from supporting Google's attempt to make the smartphone the credit card of the future.

Technology / Business

created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Logitech pulls plug on Google TV set-top boxes

Logitech has pulled the plug on Google TV set-top boxes, saying consumers just aren't ready for the device which merges television and the Internet.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 11, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Google gives Gmail a new look

Google on Tuesday unveiled a new look for its free email service, inviting users to switch if they like what they see.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Largest study on cellphones, cancer finds no link

(AP) -- Danish researchers can offer some reassurance if you're concerned about your cellphone: Don't worry. Your device is probably safe.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

ARM deals efficiency ace with big.LITTLE and Cortex-A7

(PhysOrg.com) -- Intel has been slow playing catch-up to ARM in the mobile area, but, based on the latest announcement from ARM, Intel will need to work all the harder to upstage a show of innovation in the ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

SU professor uncovers potential issues with apps built for Android systems

Wenliang Du, professor of computer science in the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), has had his paper accepted to be presented at the 27th Annual Computer Security Applications Conference, on potential ...

Technology / Software

created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft previews Windows 8, stresses tablets (Update 2)

Microsoft pulled back the curtain on new Windows computer operating software designed to power not only personal computers but also rivals to Apple's iPad.

Technology / Software

created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (11) | comments 2

Netflix starts streaming video to Latin America

US video giant Netflix on Monday announced the launch of its television and movie streaming service to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Technology / Business

created Sep 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Cisco buys collaboration software firm Versly

US networking giant Cisco announced Monday it has acquired Versly, a startup that makes collaboration tools for Microsoft's popular Office software.

Technology / Business

created Aug 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0