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Online video from TechRepublic features quick peeks at new technologies and hot products, tips and hacks for improving IT and digital living, and technology news and analysis from ZDNet.

Product of the Week: Motorola Atrix 2

December 12, 2011, 7:00am PST

Motorola broke new ground in smartphones with the Atrix earlier this year and now the company has kicked it up a notch with the Atrix 2. TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner explains why high-end users and IT departments will find a lot to like.
Three areas where HP TouchPad trumps the iPad

June 29, 2011, 4:20pm PDT | 3 | Latest comment by walter.underwood@...

Naturally, the biggest question about the HP TouchPad is how it stacks up against the iPad. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner explains the three areas where the TouchPad is better than the iPad.
Product Spotlight: Apple iPad

April 25, 2010, 4:55pm PDT

If you're interested in the Apple iPad, you've probably read the initial reviews. Here is TechRepublic's real world review, from a business perspective.
Product Spotlight: Google Nexus One

February 26, 2010, 12:36pm PST

Here is my evaluation of the Google Nexus One smartphone from a business and IT perspective. As usual, we'll talk about the pros and cons of the device and where it fits in for business.
Palm Pre Plus shines in productivity, mobile WiFi

February 12, 2010, 12:23pm PST

The Palm Pre has gotten an update and landed on Verizon. See the two features that make it stand out for business users, and learn the drawbacks.

Why WAN acceleration is a hot project in IT

February 5, 2010, 3:26pm PST

Learn what WAN acceleration can and can't do, how it works, the ROI case, and why it's such a hot project for many IT departments.
Five technology trends to watch in 2010

December 18, 2009, 7:53am PST

Here is Jason Hiner's countdown of the five technology trends that should be on your radar for 2010.
The top six stories of 2009 from Tech Sanity Check

December 18, 2009, 7:26am PST

Take a look at some of this year's top technology trends by counting down the six most popular articles from Tech Sanity Check during 2009.
The six categories of failed IT projects

December 16, 2009, 12:34pm PST

There are lots of reasons why two-thirds of all IT projects fail, but most of the time it doesn't have much to do with the technologies involved.
What CIOs need to know about Windows 7

December 4, 2009, 12:29pm PST | 4 | Latest comment by Oz_Media

This episode of CIO Sanity Savers looks at five different aspects of Windows 7 and the potential impact that they could have on IT.
The pros and cons of the Verizon Droid

November 30, 2009, 2:24pm PST

This episode of CIO Sanity Savers looks at the pros and cons of the Verizon Droid from a business and IT perspective.
Five ways to become a more effective executive

November 17, 2009, 6:35pm PST

This episode of CIO Sanity Savers looks at some time-tested tips that leaders can use to be more effective with their time.
Leading CIOs speak out on IT trends and 2010 budgets

November 11, 2009, 12:20pm PST | 1

At SIMposium 09 in Seattle, TechRepublic's Jason Hiner asked six of the world's smartest CIOs about the hottest IT trends and 2010 spending.
Five best smartphones for business 2009

November 10, 2009, 1:36pm PST

The number of smartphone choices on the market is exploding. TechRepublic wants to help IT leaders pinpoint the top smartphones for workers who need serious productivity. This episode of CIO Sanity Savers counts down 2009's five best smartphones for business.
Five ways your IT department is probably wasting money

November 3, 2009, 10:17am PST

This episode of CIO Sanity Savers looks at five of the most common ways that IT departments let precious budget money slip through their fingers.