OpenStack could soon be the software that runs the non-Amazon cloud. Open-source software available for free, OpenStack helps corporate IT departments manage data centers packed with computer servers. OpenStack has also gained popularity as a tool to connect data centers to public clouds, where computing resources are shared via the Internet. But Amazon.com’s (AMZN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) is by far the biggest provider of
Managing your personal finances today isn’t as simple as it once was — not only are there more things than ever to spend money on, there are also more ways to spend. Luckily technology tools, both websites and apps, also have proliferated. E-commerce has made shopping as much a part of daily household life as doing laundry or watching TV. And payment services like Paypal, Google Wallet and Apple Pay make it easier than ever to blow money even when
The chatter about wearables could become unbearable next week at the International CES, better known as the Consumer Electronics Show, though GoPro-like cameras and drones also will be among featured performers. Wearables will be a hot topic at the 2015 show, which officially opens Tuesday and runs through Friday in Las Vegas. Wearables include such devices as smartwatches, health and fitness trackers, computer glasses, body-worn cameras and even