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QuickPoll: Should the U.S. government be allowed to collect phone records and mine Internet data on citizens?
Although the National Security Agency's secretly collecting phone records of millions of Verizon customers may be nothing new, the current scope of the data collection is "breathtaking." Do you think the U.S. government should be allowed to collect phone records and mine Internet data on citizens? QuickPoll: Is BYOD to blame for slack PC sales?
BYOD has moved beyond smartphones and tablets to PCs. In fact, about 25% of employees in businesses with more than 10 employees have bought the primary PC they use for work, meaning companies are buying fewer PCs. Do you think BYOD is to blame for slack PC sales? QuickPoll: Would you use Google Glass when it becomes available?
One of the first Google Glass apps, Winky, lets Glass users take pictures with the blink of an eye, leading some to start talking about potential privacy issues and social etiquette. Would you buy a pair of Google Glass when it becomes available? QuickPoll: What do you think is the real reason for sluggish Windows PC sales?
The recent analysis from IDC that 2013's first-quarter PC sales have declined by 14% year over year lays the blame at the feet of Windows 8. Do you think their assessment was correct? QuickPoll: Do you want Facebook Home as your smartphone's home screen?
Facebook unveiled a Facebook-focused home screen dubbed Facebook Home for Android phones. The launcher is designed to work with the apps you already have on your phone, along with Facebook's new line of apps. Do you want Facebook Home as your smartphone's home screen? Quickpoll: What mobile browser do you use most often?
Safari dominates the mobile browser market despite Android smartphones and tablets outselling iOS devices by wide margins. Which mobile browser do you use most often? QuickPoll: Will you use fewer Google services?
Google says it will shutter some services, such as Google Reader, and APIs. Will this affect your use of Google's APIs and cloud services?
Quick Poll: Should Yahoo call off telecommuting?
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer thinks workers are more efficient and creative when they're in the office. Is ending employee telecommuting a smart idea or not?
QuickPoll: Would you buy a touch-screen PC?
With Windows 8, Microsoft is betting that users want to touch the screen in place of using a mouse or touchpad. Apple has famously declared the opposite. What do you think?
QuickPoll: Can BlackBerry score in the smartphone game?
Can the release of a new OS, new handsets and a new company name make a difference this late in the game? QuickPoll: What was the biggest tech story of 2012?
The year 2012 saw innovation, litigation, disruption and accomplishment. Of them all, what was the biggest tech story of 2012? QuickPoll: Why is Apple planning to bring some Mac production to the U.S.?
Apple will manufacture one of its Mac lines exclusively in the U.S. by the end of 2013. Why is Apple making this move? QuickPoll: Will this holiday season see a rebound in PC sales?
Asked if they'd rather receive a PC or a tablet as a holiday gift, 59% of respondents in a PriceGrabber survey opted for the tablet. Are these results a sign of things to come, or will this holiday season see a rebound in PC sales? QuickPoll: Is data mining by candidates and political groups a serious privacy concern?
Big data, analytics and mobile apps are enabling smaller political campaigns and advocacy groups to be more effective when it comes to winning over voters and raising money. Is data mining by candidates a privacy concern? QuickPoll: Is Microsoft's Surface tablet pricing competitive with the iPad?
Microsoft's pricing of its Surface RT tablet was called 'aggressive' by some analysts, 'mystifying' by others, even as they remained skeptical that it's low enough to make inroads on the dominant player, Apple's iPad. What do you think -- is Microsoft's Surface tablet pricing competitive with the iPad? QuickPoll: Is the iOS 6 Maps controversy a black eye for Apple?
Users of Apple's new Maps app in iOS6 are encountering inaccurate maps, off-kilter points-of-interest, missing streets and addresses and more. Is the iOS 6 Maps controversy a black eye for Apple? QuickPoll: Is Apple's iPhone 5 likely to shake up the smartphone market?
Apple's iPhone 5 smartphone will feature a larger screen, 4G LTE network and iOS update. Is the iPhone 5 likely to shake up the smartphone market? QuickPoll: What's this year's must-have back-to-school gadget?
Feel that chill? That's not the end of summer approaching; it's the beginning of another school year. With student budgets in mind, what's this year's must-have back-to-school gadget? QuickPoll: Which Apple/Samsung smartphone rival is likely to fold?
While Samsung and Apple thrive in the overall smartphone market, the situation is uncertain, perhaps dire, for several cell-phone vendors, including Research In Motion, Nokia and Motorola. Which of the smartphone rivals is most endangered? QuickPoll: Will you be upgrading to Apple's new OS, Mountain Lion?
The latest version of Mac OS X, Mountain Lion, is now available. Will you be upgrading to Apple's new operating system? QuickPoll: Why are smaller tablets likely to dominate the tablet market?
Big tablets like the iPad will always be popular, especially among high- end buyers. But the future may belong to smaller, cheaper tablets like the Google Nexus 7 and the upcoming mini iPad. Why are smaller tablets likely to dominate the tablet market? QuickPoll: What's been June's biggest tech announcement?
It's been a big month for tech news. What was the biggest announcement? QuickPoll: Can the Microsoft Surface successfully take on the iPad?
Apple has little to worry about from Microsoft's tradition-breaking move to sell its own tablets, analysts say. Can the Microsoft Surface successfully take on the iPad? QuickPoll: Does the Flame malware increase the odds of a cyberwar?
The sophisticated cyber espionage malware known as 'Flame' was discovered after computers within Iran's energy industry were wiped clean of data. Does the Flame malware increase the odds of a cyberwar? QuickPoll: Why is Microsoft ditching its "Aero" UI in Windows 8?
Microsoft is abandoning the 'Aero' user interface with Windows 8, calling the UI that debuted in Vista and continued in Windows 7, 'cheesy' and 'dated' -- but is that the only reason? Why do you think Microsoft is ditching its "Aero" UI in Windows 8? QuickPoll: Is Facebook's IPO overhyped?
Facebook has raised the price range of its stock shares just days before the company's highly anticipated initial public offering. Is Facebook's IPO overhyped? QuickPoll: Do questions about Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's resume hurt the company?
Yahoo has acknowledged that its new CEO, Scott Thompson, does not hold a degree in "accounting and computer science" as his resume and the company's financial filings claimed, and instead majored only in accounting. Do questions about Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's resume hurt the company? Is Windows RT on tablets DOA because it lacks needed enterprise features?
Omissions from the feature set of Windows RT are leaving analysts increasingly skeptical that enterprises will gravitate toward tablets running the new forked version of Windows. Is Windows RT on tablets DOA because it lacks needed enterprise features? QuickPoll: How does the Flashback botnet infection affect Apple's reputation for security?
More than 600,000 Macs have been infected with a new version of the Flashback Trojan horse that's being installed on people's computers with the help of Java exploits. How does this infection affect Apple's reputation for security? QuickPoll: Can Windows 8 work well on both tablets and PCs?
Windows 8 Consumer Preview offers a new look at Microsoft's upcoming interface for both computers and tablets. Can Windows 8 work well in both environments? Is Apple's new iPad advanced enough to stay ahead of rivals?
Apple's new iPad has plenty of new features -- but are they enough? QuickPoll: What will be the biggest change to smartphones this year?
Mobile World Congress 2012 revealed many emerging trends for smartphones. Which will be the most significant? QuickPoll: Will Windows on ARM be as successful as iOS and Android?
'Windows on ARM,' or WOA for short, is the new edition of the still-under-construction Windows 8 for traditional PCs. Will it be as successful as iOS and Android? QuickPoll: Will tablet sales eventually surpass PC sales?
Apple sold more iPad tablets last quarter than any single PC maker sold personal computers. Will tablet sales eventually surpass PC sales? QuickPoll: What social media services do you use to share content?
If you wanted to share a Computerworld article with a tech colleague, what service(s) would you be likely to use? QuickPoll: What was the top story of 2011?
IT made headlines throughout 2011, from social media's role in Arab Spring to the popularity of Google's Android and Google+ and more. What was the top story of the year? QuickPoll: Should the use of personal electronic devices be banned while driving?
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that states outlaw the use of all electronic devices while driving. Should the use of personal electronic devices be banned while driving? QuickPoll: Did carriers and smartphone makers use Carrier IQ to track users?
The recent disclosure that top mobile phone providers are using software from Carrier IQ that critics say can gather and track all sorts of personal data from a user's smartphone has sparked a firestorm of controversy. Do you think carriers and smartphone makers used Carrier IQ to track users? QuickPoll: Should CEOs be forced to step aside when they get to 60?
The traditional retirement age for CEOs at IBM has been 60, or close to it. Should CEOs be forced to step aside when they get to 60? QuickPoll: Why did Apple have so many problems rolling out iCloud?
Apple's iCloud debuted this week with problems reminiscent of the MobileMe fiasco of 2008. Why did Apple have so many problems rolling out iCloud? QuickPoll: What will Steve Jobs be best remembered for?
Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., has passed away. Which of his accomplishments will be his legacy? QuickPoll: What's the best feature of the new Apple iPhone 4S?
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 4S, shipping Oct. 14. What new hardware feature will earn the device a place in your toolkit? QuickPoll: Can Microsoft and Intel's marriage be saved?
Microsoft and Intel may be ready to split up after a long marriage. That's thanks to the new hottie in town: tablets. Does 'Wintel' still have a future? QuickPoll: Are Yahoo's best days behind it?
Yahoo's board ousted Carol Bartz from her CEO chair this week, and with her out of the way analysts say Yahoo must refocus or it will die. Can the Web giant turn things around? QuickPoll: Should AT&T be allowed to take over T-Mobile?
The DOJ has moved to block AT&T's takeover of T-Mobile USA. Critics say the acquisition would reduce competition and drive up prices. AT&T argues it needs the buy to build out its network. Should AT&T be allowed to take over T-Mobile? QuickPoll: Can Apple maintain its mojo without Steve Jobs at the helm?
Steve Jobs quit this week as CEO of Apple, marking the "end of an era." Questions remain about Jobs' product sway as Chairman. Cast your vote: Can Apple maintain its mojo without Jobs at the helm? QuickPoll: Is the PC dead?
IBM engineer Mark Dean, who helped design the first personal computer, recently proclaimed that the PC was dead. Also of note: Google this week said it would buy Motorola Mobility, not a PC maker. Are you ready to trade in your desktop or laptop for a tablet or smartphone? Has the PC outlived its usefulness? QuickPoll: Is there a conspiracy to take down Android with patent lawsuits?
Patents cases are mounting against Android and makers of products that run on Android. The latest: Samsung's Tab has been barred from sale in Europe. Google charges that rivals, among them Apple, are waging a 'hostile, organized campaign against Android' using 'bogus patents.' Is it a conspiracy? QuickPoll: Will ARM chips provide a shot in the arm to laptop sales?
Industry observers say that a stagnant laptop market could be reinvigorated by the energy-efficient ARM chips that power today's tablets. What do you think? Will ARM chips provide a shot in the arm to laptop sales, or has the post-PC era already arrived? QuickPoll: Is Google+ being too pedantic about using real names?
Google is adjusting the real-name policy of its Google+ social service to appease angry users -- many kicked off without notice. But Google will still not allow pseudonyms. Is Google+ being too pedantic about real names? QuickPoll: Can 'Anonymous' survive to hack another day?
The FBI arrested 14 people this week thought to belong to the hacking group Anonymous over their alleged participation in attacks against PayPal. The raids come amid a recent spike in 'hacktivist' activity by Anonymous. Can the group survive the arrests to hack another day? QuickPoll: Is Windows Microsoft's biggest strength or a weakness going forward?
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer stressed this week that Windows is "the backbone product of Microsoft" now and into the future: "Windows PCs, Windows Phones, Windows slates..." What do you think? Is Windows Microsoft's biggest strength or a weakness going forward? QuickPoll: Will Mac OS X Lion's download-only install make you think twice about upgrading?
Apple is set to roll out Mac OS X Lion, and in a first it will be delivered online only. Will Lion's download-only install make you think twice about upgrading? QuickPoll: Do you think Google+ will take Facebook down a notch?
After much speculation, Google is finally taking on Facebook with Google+. Check out our first-look review, then cast your vote. QuickPoll: Has Mozilla lost its way in blowing off the enterprise?
When Mozilla launched its Firefox 5 browser recently, it also said it was dropping security support of the three-month-old Firefox 4. Enterprise IT has not been pleased, and unsupportive comments from Mozilla have not helped. Microsoft was quick to exploit the uproar. Do you think Mozilla has lost its way with the enterprise? QuickPoll: Do you like the direction Microsoft is headed with Windows 8?
Analysts parsing what Microsoft revealed of Windows 8 recently are split on how big the company's gambling with its operating system. One key issue is if its "touch-first" plan - aimed at getting Windows on tablets in the Post-PC era -- will alienate enterprise users. Do you like the direction Microsoft is going with Windows 8? QuickPoll: Are Google Chromebooks right for the enterprise?
Google's Chromebooks and Chrome OS have landed. Our reviewer found the Chromebook a useful addition but not a replacement for his PC. But Google says the new devices are more focused on the business market. Are Chromebooks right for the enterprise? QuickPoll: Is iCloud B2C cloud perfection or merely Apple playing catch-up?
Apple's Steve Jobs this week unveiled iCloud, the company's new cloud-based sync and storage service. Is iCloud B2C cloud perfection or merely Apple playing catch-up with Google and others? QuickPoll: Should Apple be forced to show Samsung its next iPhone, iPad?
Samsung has asked a federal judge to make Apple provide it with samples of its next-generation mobile devices. In May, Apple demanded and was granted that Samsung reveal several of its newest smartphones and tablets as part of an ongoing lawsuit. Should Apple be forced to show Samsung its next iPhone and iPad? QuickPoll: Has the MacDefender scareware diminished the Mac's security luster?
After taking criticism for not publicly responding, Apple has promised an update for Mac OS X that will delete MacDefender -- the first professional-looking scareware to target Macs -- and warn when people first download the bogus program. Has MacDefender diminished the Mac's security luster? QuickPoll: Can Intel beat ARM in the mobile chip wars?
Intel is throwing its might into the mobile market against ARM, but analysts note that the PC chip giant might have a fight on its hands. Can Intel ultimately unseat ARM? QuickPoll: Is a unified Android OS a good thing?
Google unleashed Android 3.1 OS for tablets this week, but the buzzier news is that come its next release, dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich and landing this year, the company is putting a fork in "forked" versions of Android. Is one Android for all only good news? QuickPoll: Are you OK with carriers blocking Android tethering apps?
Free Android phone tethering apps found in Android Market are said to be found this week to be blocked by AT&T, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile. Are you OK with the move? QuickPoll: Is Windows 8's ribbon interface a deal-breaker or breakthrough?
Another Windows 8 pre-beta surfaced recently, and it is said to feature a ribbon-based user-interface similar to the one used in recent editions of Microsoft Office. Is Windows 8's ribbon interface a deal breaker or breakthrough for you? QuickPoll: Is RIM's PlayBook dead on arrival or an iPad killer?
RIM has launched its long-awaited PlayBook, and the first-looks and analysis pieces are just coming in. Does RIM's new tablet look like its DOA or an iPad killer to you? QuickPoll: Why did Cisco dump the Flip?
Cisco is ending its Flip videocam business. Which factor do you think most led to the decision to dump it? QuickPoll: How will you respond to the Epsilon data breach?
Last week, Epsilon Interactive said it leaked a huge cache of names and email addresses. Some say it is the largest breach ever involving this kind of data. Epsilon is downplaying it. How will you respond to the breach? QuickPoll: IT pay/pressure: Are you worse off than last year?
Computerworld's Salary Survey 2011 is out, and despite the strengthening economy IT workers say they are under pressure, underpaid and nearing a breaking point. Are you worse off than last year?
QuickPoll: Is battery drain on LTE phones a buzzkill for the fast new wireless network?
Verizon Wireless' first phone to operate on its 4G LTE network has been plagued by short battery life, a problem attributed to the new high-speed data network. Is battery drain on LTE phones a buzzkill for the new 4G network?
QuickPoll: Will you ditch your wallet and use an NFC phone for payments?
Google is said to be working with MasterCard and Citigroup to deploy NFC technology inside of Android phones to allow mobile payments. Apple is expected to deliver NFC on its next iPhone, which could create critical mass for mobile payments. Will you ditch your wallet and use your smartphone for payments? QuickPoll: Is AT&T's plan to buy T-Mobile a good thing?
There are clear winners -- and losers -- if AT&T's proposal to but T-Mobile USA goes through, but is the plan good for you or your business? QuickPoll: Will you give Microsoft's IE9 a try?
Microsoft touts it new Internet Explorer 9 browser as the best for Windows because rivals "dilute" their energies on other operating systems. Rhetoric aside, IE9 is the first to tap hardware for a speed boost. Will you give IE9 a try? QuickPoll: Does iPad 2 knock out rival tablets?
Michael deAgonia says that iPad 2 keeps Apple ahead of rivals for now. Jonny Evans takes it further, saying competitors are already DOA. Will iPad 2 be a knock out-punch to rival tablets? QuickPoll: After Gmail's outage, will you trust the cloud less?
About 150,000 of Google's Gmail users woke up Sunday morning to missing e-mails, contacts and chat histories. Will you trust such "cloud" services any less?
QuickPoll: Will Motorola's Xoom steal iPad 2's thunder?
Verizon Wireless is set to sell on Thursday Motorola's Xoom tablet, the first tablet to ship with Android 3.0 "Honeycomb." Meanwhile, rumors swirl that Apple's iPad 2 is just around the corner. Will the Xoom steal iPad 2's thunder? QuickPoll: Will you buy a Nokia running Windows Phone 7?
Nokia and Microsoft announced ahead of the Mobile World Congress trade show that Nokia would ditch its current mobile operating systems and use Windows Phone. Will you buy a Nokia running Windows Phone 7? QuickPoll: Is Obama's 98% 4G broadband coverage goal realistic?
President Obama outlined his administration's plan on Thursday to deliver high-speed mobile broadband to 98% of U.S. residents within five years. Is the proposal realistic? QuickPoll: Is Facebook doing enough to protect your privacy?
Facebook is in the news again over a privacy breach involving a duo that created a mock "dating" site by scraping 1 million Facebook profiles. Facebook is threatening legal action against the creators of the site, which was set up to show how easy it is to misuse data publicly posted on social sites. Is Facebook doing enough to protect your privacy? QuickPoll: Is Verizon's mobile data throttling move fair?
While Verizon's mobile data throttling move has been criticized by users, analysts have defended the change -- announced a week before the release of the Verizon iPhone -- for trying to avoid the problems AT&T faced with Apple's data-hungry smartphone. Is Verizon's move fair? QuickPoll: Should Internet, phone providers obey government shutdown orders?
Egypt's government had shut down phone services, and is still blocking Internet access amid massive protests. Should providers obey government shutdown orders? QuickPoll: Will tablet prices drop as developers expect?
Some of the new Android tablets are priced near that of laptops. But developers are betting on Android for to create a mass market for their apps. Will prices drop on the tablets people want? QuickPoll: What's been Steve Jobs' biggest contribution as Apple CEO?
Steve Jobs said this week he will be taking a medical leave of absence from his position as Apple CEO, just days before the company announced it had again shattered Mac, iPhone and iPad sales records. Time to reflect: What's been Jobs' biggest contribution as chief executive? QuickPoll: Will you buy the Verizon iPhone?
Verizon has finally landed the iPhone and pre-orders begin Feb. 3 for Feb. 10 delivery. Will you buy the Verizon iPhone?
QuickPoll: What's the highest-impact news from CES 2011?
CES 2011 has delivered the goods on tablets, mobile phones, next-gen PCs and much more. What's the highest-impact news from the show? QuickPoll: What will be the biggest announcement from CES 2011?
New tablets, 4G smartphones, Web-TV convergence devices and more will be on display this week at CES 2011. What will be the biggest announcement from the show? QuickPoll: Will the Mac App Store revolutionize desktop apps?
Apple has slated Jan. 6 as launch day for the Mac App Store. Analysts have said the new software store is bound to be 'disruptive.' But will it revolutionize desktop apps like Apple did with mobile apps? QuickPoll: What's tops on your holiday tech wish list?
Computerworld polled readers earlier this year for its annual holiday gift guide, and tablets took center stage. Now it's your turn: What's tops on your holiday tech wish list? QuickPoll: Is WikiLeaks a hero of democracy or data theft villain?
Following the Cablegate release, and with news the next target for full exposure is a major U.S. Bank, we ask: Is WikiLeaks a hero of democracy or data theft villain?
QuickPoll: Can Apple's iOS, hardware updates keep pace with Android?
Apple's latest mobile OS, iOS 4.2, is out. Meanwhile, yet another Android version, 2.3 "Gingerbread," is just around the corner,and many more Android phones and tablets are set to roll out. Our question: Can Apple's irregular OS updates and yearly hardware iterations keep pace with Android? QuickPoll: What has been the net effect of the H-1B visa program?
When Congress created the H-1B visa program 20 years ago this month, it sent the American IT industry into uncharted territory from which it has yet to emerge. What has been the net effect of the "tech worker visa"? QuickPoll: Should Google, Yahoo and Hotmail be worried about Facebook?
Facebook says its new Messages service is no Gmail killer, and Google's CEO has said he is not concerned. Should Google, Yahoo and Hotmail be worried about Facebook? QuickPoll: Will Samsung's Galaxy Tab slow down iPad sales?
T-Mobile has kicked off sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab, and bigger carriers are soon to follow. Will the new Android tablet slow down iPad sales? QuickPoll: Should the U.S. be worried about China's supercomputing plans?
The Department of Energy says China is 12 to 18 months away from building an "entirely indigenous" supercomputer. Should the U.S. be worried? QuickPoll: Will the midterm election results affect the H-1B visa debate?
Job outsourcing has been a key election issue. Will Tuesday's results affect the H-1B visa debate? QuickPoll: Does MacBook Air portend end of hard drives?
Analysts say Apple's backing and declining prices of SSDs could convince consumers and CIOs that hard drives aren't always needed. Is the death of the hard drive near? QuickPoll: Will Office 365 shore up Microsoft's productivity app dominance?
Will Office 365 help Microsoft translate its desktop productivity dominance into the cloud against Google Apps and other rivals? QuickPoll: Can Windows Phone 7 take on rivals?
Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 this week. While it looks to a radical improvement over Windows Mobile 6.5, does it stand a chance versus iOS, Android and BlackBerry with it being so late to the game? QuickPoll: With Net TV's rise, will you cancel cable/satellite?
Google and Apple are vying for the big screen with their new Internet TV devices. While the content offerings are not equal yet to cable or satellite provider, they are good enough for some. Have you considered cancelling your cable or satellite service? QuickPoll: Can the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet take on iPad?
The tablet wars are on, and Research in Motion went big with its new PlayBook. But the iPad, now also to be sold by Verizon come Oct. 28, has a strong lead. Can the PlayBook take on the iPad? QuickPoll: What's the most important tech innovation of the last 40 years?
PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) has certainly made it mark on tech. Nominate the top innovation of the last 40 years.
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