Manufacturing spending billions on IoT, but still can’t patch Windows or remember passwords

Plus, smartphone market share and the search market

Most people have no clue what the cloud costs are

Intel’s next-generation netbook chip code-named Cedar Trail will ship next year

Google says it hasn’t misled anyone

Word is out that Dell is developing a new 15-inch convertible tablet and notebook combo code named the “Dell Panerai”

iPhone dock and sync station works wonders for syncing contacts and photos

Plus, LG has a new Windows display and HTC’s Desire S smartphone

Some major vendors want to, while others believe the channel should play that rolern

Deal for Novell’s patents would let the four companies split the patents and immunize themselves from any potential lawsuits

Page wastes no time in shaking up management

Next iPad could support electronic ink option, targeting e-readers

Plus, Microsoft brings Bing app to Apple iPad and the global IT spend market

This new USB 3.0 external hard drive will fit into tight spaces and transfer your data conveniently and speedily

We focus on the rivals we think pose the biggest threat to Redmond and give a status update on each rivalry