Hardware

RIM Debuts First Near Field Communication Phones, BlackBerry Bold 9900 & 9930, Which Can Eventually Be Used To Replace Your Wallet

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RIM announced the launch of new smartphones with NFC (near field communication) capabilities at its BlackBerry World conference.

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RIM Announces Video Chat App For Playbook, ButIt's Got Some Major Issues

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The recently released BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has been relatively successful despite being almost universally slammed in reviews as incomplete, and one of the missing features--video chat--is about to become available.

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For Clients Who Have Absolutely No Interest In Using A Computer, Let Them Know About This New Gadget

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Advisors say all the time that their clients are not computer savvy, but this new picture frame from let's them see pictures of their grandkids even if they have zero tech skills.

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For Advisors Looking For An Ultra-Thin Laptop, A New Candidate Appears To Be In The Offing

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A new Lenovo popped up for pre-sale on a site in Europe and is said to be just 0.85 inches thin and boast a fast-charging, long-life battery.

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RIM PlayBook Sells Better Than Expected, But Are Advisors Among The Buyers

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After "mixed" reviews detailing its deficiencies, RIM's new 7-inch tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook, yesterday sold 50,000 units. But I doubt advisors are the buyers.

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