Articles by Joseph Mayton
Telsa open patent strategy: stupid or brilliant? Electric car patent portfolio opened on good faith
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is opening the company's patents to the world. The hope is to push the electric car sector forward.
Google eyes a virgin for Internet satellite strategy
Google continues to push out into space. Now, reports suggest the company has purchased a minority stake of Virgin Galactic to move forward on its extra-Earth endeavors.
Console OS aims to put Android in the mix of everything, Can you help?
Console OS hopes that it can deliver a new platform that allows Android and Windows to both be run on a computer. But they need the public's help to get the funding needed.
ISS astronauts enjoy 3D printing, video streaming tech in space
3D printing is coming to the International Space Station. It comes on the heels of astronauts playing a friendly soccer match and catching up on the action in Brazil.
Oculus gaming foray getting fave reviews, it's been a 'Lucky Tale'
Oculus's surprise entrance into third-party VR gaming has received positive reviews. The game, 'Lucky's Tale,' has done surprisingly well despite its odd change from traditional first-person VR.
Sony's PlayStation TV strategy is no game as it eyes home entertainment expansion
Sony is to launch its PlayStation TV and its Internet TV service in the United States. The company believes in its strategy as a winning development.
AT&T defends value proposition of DirectTV merger
AT&T and DirectTV are going on the media offensive hoping to get their merger bid approved by the FCC. At $48.5 billion, it would be one of the largest tech mergers in history.
Facebook hands over ad control to users but gets more user data in return
Facebook is changing how users control ads. The move gives users the ability to say no more to certain ads they don't want appearing on their pages.
Twitter's TweetDeck back to tweeting after creative hack discovered by teenager
After a glitch was discovered in TweetDeck, the service was taken down for a number of hours. It's back up and Twitter says the hack has been resolved.
Starbucks taps Duracell Powermat to add free wireless device charging to its menu
Charging your smartphone is about to get a whole lot easier. Starbucks announced it would be rolling out charge pads that wirelessly charge phones while their owners sip some coffee.
Right to be forgotten: Wikipedia founder thinks European court ruling amounts to censorship of knowledge
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales continues to lash out at Europe's top court over the "right to be forgotten ruling." He said it is a form of blatant censorship.
'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey' by Neil deGrasse Tyson looked to bring down curtains with Unafraid of the Dark
Fox's 'Cosmos' series by Neil deGrasse Tyson has come to an end. The final episode delved into dark matter as it sought to continue to capture its viewers' attention.
E3 2014 Spotlight: 'Grim Fandango' gets a revival in gaming
'Grim Fandango' is coming back. Sony and Double Fine have reported that the new game will be available on Sony PlayStation and Vita platforms.
Microsoft: We're not handing over stored data, email overseas
Microsoft is remaining defiant over handing over emails from its overseas servers. The company says it is a violation of the law and the Constitution and would be a violation of a users' privacy rights.
Twitter tops Trust Honor Roll's most trustworthy sites
New report on online security lists most trusted sites. The Online Trust Alliance report should help users know what sites are safe to visit and give personal information on.
OnePlus One debut stymied by Open SSL bug
OnePlus's new smartphone is seeing delays after problems related to the Open SSL bug have surfaced. The company says it is moving fast to update the software in order to get the phone to customers.
Intel taps WiTricity to push wireless charging ahead
Intel and WiTricity are developing wireless charging technology. This should help boost the chip-makers' ability to innovate and get users charging their devices on the go.
Amazon June 18 event: Are you ready for smartphone with 3D effects and FireOS?
It appears the rumors over Amazon's new 3D smartphone are true. The company is expected to launch the phone on June 18.
Orexigen's Contrave diet pill awaits FDA approval, could be an obesity fighting medicine
Orexigen is hoping that additional trials of its weight loss drug will be a winner for the FDA. It awaits approval after years of testing.
Amazon Kindle finds its voice and rolls out a new audio feature
Amazon Kindle aims to integrate audio with e-books to deliver a better 'reading' experience. The move aims to give users more flexibility in getting through a book.
Honeywell Lyric is one smart home thermostat that adjusts to your lifestyle thanks to GPS capability
Honeywell aims to get back to the top of the smart home sector. And the company's new Lyric smart thermostat hopes to do just that.
SteelSeries' Sentry Eye Tracker could be a game-changer for game lovers
New gaming technology should help new gamers better track their skills. SteelSeries believes it will bridge the gap for those just getting into video games.
Salesforce moves into wearables with 'Wear' app, developer tool kit
Salesforce.com jumps into the wearables sector with a new app. It is aimed to help developers get better access to creating their apps for wearable tech.
Rats regret bad decision making. No wonder we all say "Rats!"
A new study has shown rats regret poor decisions. The new research debunks the myth that only humans have feelings of regret.
Rising sea level reveals WWII soldier remains on Pacific's Marshall Islands
Climate change is changing sea levels in the Marshall Islands. A strange discovery of the skeletons of WWII Japanese soldiers is the latest sea level revelation for the Pacific nation that faces extinction as a result of carbon emissions.
Semen test is latest diagnostic prostate cancer tool and may be best test yet
New research is giving hope to men and the fight against prostate cancer. The study has shown improved ways of better diagnosing the cancer and helping to deliver treatment more accurately.
Minecraft maker saddles up a new game called Cliffhorse, and yes, you're the one saddled
The makers of 'Minecraft' have launched a new game, 'Cliffhorse.' In it, users play as a horse and roam around on hills as they complete levels.
Apple-Beats union: Is it good or is it bad? Pundits weigh in
The Apple-Beats union has left many questioning whether it is a good or bad move. Analysts are continuing to debate the acquisition and the role of Beats founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine.
3 reasons why Google may want to buy Songza
Although the price tag seems a bit low, Google has announced its interest in the music streaming app Songza. The company is apparently offering $15 million.
iOS 8: Top 3 features the iDevice and Mac OSes bring
Apple's new iOS 8 has some nice new features. But importantly, it brings it up to par with Android capabilities.
