News tagged with product features

BlackBerry maker out to capitalize on rivals

Research In Motion launched a new software platform Tuesday that lets businesses manage smartphones made by rivals that have been devouring the BlackBerry maker's market share.

Technology / Software

created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Cybercriminals target phones, Android 'most exposed'

Cybercriminals are sneaking a fast-increasing amount of malware into smartphones to steal data or even money, with those running on Google's Android most exposed to security threats, analysts said.

Technology / Software

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Crippleware: How do consumers react when companies disable product features?

Consumers dislike it when manufacturers remove or degrade features in existing models—even though it's a common practice, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Intel begins shipping new Atom processors

Intel today announced the availability of the latest mobile Intel Atom processor-based platform, formerly codenamed "Cedar Trail." Designed to provide small, compact, on-the-go computing with great battery life at an affordable ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Dec 29, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Buying a new product: When is it better to ask a novice rather than an expert?

If you're considering a purchase, you might want to avoid asking an expert's advice. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, experts have a hard time recalling product features—especially if the ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 17, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Brilliant counterfeit protection

(PhysOrg.com) -- Counterfeit products create losses in the billions each year. Beside the economic damages, all too often additional risks arise from the poor materials and shoddy workmanship of "knock-off ...

Chemistry / Polymers

created Jun 02, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

What the heck is it? Consumers can be primed to understand hybrid products

Hybrid products are ubiquitous in today's marketplace: phones with cameras, watch/cameras, MP3 players with GPS systems. How can consumers understand the functions and features of these new products? A new study in the Journal ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 23, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0