This Mother’s Day, a look at women in IT
We revisit some of the women making names for themselves in tech, and take a deeper look at the overall state of gender diversity in the field.
Stories by Rebecca Linke
April Fools' 2017 roundup: The pranks start early this year
It is April 1, and you know what that means: pranks. Companies from all over are getting in on the fun -- here are some of the best hoaxes around.
How Google research can make the internet faster
Although websites have to implement Google's new research for the effect to take place.
In Pictures: Mums in tech - Tales and tips from the IT trenches
Mothers who work in technology share their best stories of work + children collisions -- and their go-to gadgets and apps for balancing the two.
Premier 100 IT Leader: Gerry McCartney
<a href="http://www.purdue.edu">Purdue University</a> wants its students to succeed, and it's using big data to make that happen.
In Pictures: 11 offbeat battery chargers - Portable power with a twist
There's no need for a portable phone charger to be boring -- here are 11 chargers for your smartphone (or tablet) that are both useful and creative.
In Pictures: 10 takeaways from Microsoft's Build conference 2014
Microsoft started it's Build developers conference Wednesday with a three-hour keynote. Here are some of the highlights.
In Pictures: 9 wireless battery chargers: No power? No problem!
Tired of having to fumble for the USB port every time your mobile device runs out of power? With these wireless chargers, just put your device down and let it it power up.
In Pictures: 8 tech gadgets that multitask
Looking for a really multifunctional gift? These mobile devices offer at least two (and sometimes more) uses -- and in very imaginative ways.
In Pictures: 11 new gadgets for fantastic photos
Picture taking, whether you use a smartphone or digital camera, doesn't have to be boring. Here are some cameras and peripherals that can help you create truly marvelous photos.
In pictures: 11 eye-catching solar tech projects
From the world's largest solar furnace to a still that turns salt water into drinking water, the range of devices that harness the sun's energy is breathtaking. Here are some of our favourites.
In Pictures: Google Chromecast brings Google into your living room
Google has announced the Google Chromecast, a small device that lets you stream online content and sync your phone, tablet or laptop with your TV.
In Pictures: Look, ma, no hands! 9 mounts for mobile devices
On the desk or on the go, it is often inconvenient -- and sometimes dangerous -- to have to hold your smartphone or tablet. These mounts for your car, office or home let you drive, work or play hands-free.
Best Places spotlight: Cancer Treatment Centers of America puts employees' careers on track
Employees at the No. 30 organization on our 2013 Best Places to Work in IT list have well-developed career plans -- and the training to help them achieve their goals.
The grill: Cheryl Whitis
Cheryl Whitis is vice president and CIO for Raytheon's Network Centric Systems, a group with 13,000 employees, 8,000 of whom are engineers and scientists. Working in the aerospace and defense field is a passion for her, one she discovered almost by accident with her first job at Northrop Worldwide Aircraft Services. The industry holds a personal significance for her as well: Both her father and father-in-law are career Army servicemen, and Whitis takes pride in the fact that she contributes to U.S. national defense and the protection of its war fighters.