Dave Smith

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Smith manages and coordinates the activities of the technology subsection of the company, contributing his own stories, news and analyses of the latest technology companies, gadgets, and innovations.

He joined the IBTimes in September 2011 as a technology reporter, after holding various editorial positions within Inc. Magazine and USA TODAY.

Smith received a B.A. in print and online journalism from The University of Maryland, College Park.

Dave Smith

iPad 3 Release: Is Microsoft Office for iPad Apple's 'One More Thing?'

In November 2011, Rupert Murdoch's tablet-only digital magazine The Daily discovered that Microsoft was planning to build a version of Microsoft Office for the iPad. On Tuesday, sources tell The Daily that the Microsoft Office app will soon be submitted to Apple for approval in its App Store.

Fructose Not Linked to Extra Weight Gain

A little extra simple sugar in your diet probably won't make you pack on the pounds -- as long as you cut down on other carbs to make up for it, a new analysis of past studies suggests.

Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Rumored for October 2012

Apple may release its next-generation iPhone -- presumably called the iPhone 5 -- in September or October 2012. Citing an Asian reliable source, Macotakara believes Apple is moving away from mid-year launches and leaning towards a 12-month iPhone upgrade cycle starting in the fall.

The Pirate Bay: Banned in the UK?

Swedish filesharing website The Pirate Bay may soon be blocked in the UK after a London judge ruled that the site breaches copyright laws on a large scale, and that both the platform and its users illegally share copyrighted material, such as movies and music.

Samsung Spins Off Its Display Business, Shifts Focus From LCD to OLED

Samsung Electronics announced Monday that it will spin off its LCD business division to launch a new entity provisionally called Samsung Display Co., set to go live on April 1, 2012. The move awaits shareholder approval, but the new business will reportedly launch with about $668 million in paid-in capital to start working with.

Glenn Mangham: Facebook Hacker Gets 8 Months in Jail

Glenn Mangham, a 26-year-old software development student from Cornlands Road, York in Great Britain, was sentenced to eight months in jail after he admitted hacking into Facebook from his bedroom in his parents' house between April and May 2011.

Medicare Advantage: Government Issues Guidelines

The Obama administration on Friday issued 2013 payment and policy guidelines for U.S. health insurers that participate in the Medicare Advantage program, saying the proposed changes would bring lower premiums and stable or improved benefits.

Knicks vs. Hornets Halftime: Jeremy Lin Plagued By Turnovers, New York Trails New Orleans 43-39

At the end of the first half of a big Friday night game between surprise star Jeremy Lin and his Knicks against the Hornets, New Orleans, one of the worst teams in the league, is pummeling arguably one of the most talented rosters in the NBA in the Knicks. The Knicks have been on a seven-game winning streak since Jeremy Lin has been featured on the team. He is 6-0 as a starter, averaging about 21 points about 9 assists.

Angry Birds Space: Rovio to Launch Completely New Game on March 22

Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds have conquered mines, construction sites, Rio, and all four seasons, which is why the colorful birds will leave this planet and take their slings and fury to space. On Friday, Rovio announced their new game, Angry Birds Space, which will launch on March 22.

FDA Won't Allow More Fungicide in Orange Juice

The U.S. health regulator on Thursday declined a request by orange juice producers to allow a higher tolerance of a banned fungicide in juice imports, a decision that will force Brazil to stop exporting concentrated orange juice to the United States.

Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion: The 5 Best New Features

Apple announced its upcoming operating system for Mac computers on Thursday, dubbed Mountain Lion. The system's new features will make working on the Mac, and transferring that work to other Apple devices, extremely simple. Here are the five best features of the new operating system.

Apple iPad 3 Release: Why Siri Would Be Better on iPad Than iPhone

Apple is gearing up to release the iPad 3 for an early March release, but reports are now surfacing that the next-generation tablet will also feature Siri, the AI virtual assistant currently exclusive to the iPhone 4S. Siri may have debuted on an iPhone, but it can make a name for itself on the iPad.

Will Apple Release An 8-Inch iPad 3?

Apple will reportedly unveil its next-generation iPad -- presumably called iPad 3 -- on March 7. But while most reports say Apple's third iPad will mirror the form factor of the iPad 2, is there a chance that Apple will release an 8-inch iPad instead?

Fish Oil and Vitamin B Don't Prevent Cancer

Among more than 2,500 people in France with a history of heart disease, taking B vitamins or omega-3 fatty acid supplements did not reduce the risk of developing cancer in a new study. In fact, for a small group of women, fish oil was linked to higher cancer risk.

Bird Flu: Decision Time for Researchers

When 22 bird flu experts meet at the World Health Organization this week, they will be tasked with deciding just how far scientists should go in creating lethal mutant viruses in the name of research.

Apple iPad 3 Release: Why The iPhone 5 Will Have LTE

The iPad 3 will be the first Apple device to accommodate the high-speed Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network, according to the Wall Street Journal. But if Apple releases its next iPad with LTE, it's a near-certainty that LTE will also come to the iPhone 5, which is set to release in June or July 2012.

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