Articles by Joseph Mayton
MOG founder Hyman sues Beats for $20 million for cheating him of equity payout
MOG Founder David Hyman is suing Beats for $20 million. He claims the company has cheated him out of equity.
Google must respect our 'right to be forgotten' says European court: Do we really want it?
Google loses battle over Internet search in Europe. Court ruling says privacy of average citizens must be guaranteed.
Netflix crowned king among cord cutters, accounts for one-third of peak download traffic
Netflix sees many users opt out of cable, making them "cord cutters." Now, ISPs are looking to bring in extra money on the backs of those users.
Now you can text 911: What you should know
Citizens can now text 911 for emergency services. The FCC, however, says those able to use voice calls should continue to do so.
Google allows PayPal payment in its Play store: Win-win for both
Google Play now accepting PayPal. In many ways, it's a smart win-win move for both companies. Having frustrations over not being able to use your PayPal account for purchases on the Play store? Not anymore, as Google announces it is now allowing customers on its app store to use the online money site to complete purchases.
Mozilla bringing sponsored ads in Firefox Tab pages: Smart move?
Mozilla is looking to bring ads to Firefox tabs. Users are already concerned about what that could mean for their browsing experience.
Internet of Things will dominate by 2025: Good or bad?
The Internet of Things is expected to dominate the world by 2025. This is the latest results from the Pew Internet Project and their look at the future of tech and the Internet.
Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 30th birthday by giving Facebook users more privacy
Celebrating his 30th birthday, CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg appears to be putting users first. He introduced a number of new security measures that should help alleviate concerns.
Samsung Gear Glass may debut in September: Should Google Glass worry?
Samsung is looking to battle Google on wearable tech. They plan to launch headgear in September. Google and its Glass may have major competition and the future of wearables is about to get a new name on the market as Samsung announces it will be launching its Gear Glass this September as the battle for wearables heats up.
Who will pay $330,000 for lunch with Tim Cook? This guy will and it's a steal
Tim Cook Auction 2.0 didn't bring in the same money as last year. And many are calling the lunch date with Apple's CEO a bargain.
Privacy group slaps GCHQ with lawsuit for eavesdropping
Privacy International is going after Britain's intelligence agency over their spying of citizens. It is the latest controversy to arise over surveillance tactics by governments.
Annoying tweets? Hit mute. Twitter makes it that simple now
Twitter's new "mute" feature goes live. Now users can silence others they don't want to hear from without that person even knowing.
BlackBerry Z3 Jakarta Edition looks to conquer emerging markets: Does it have what it takes to succeed?
BlackBerry is honing in on Indonesia for its latest smartphone launch. The move aims to rekindle its sales on the market after years of poor results.
Microsoft Outlook.com outguns Gmail with advanced email rules and options: Here's why
Microsoft's new Outlook.com has Gmail fretting. Here's why the new update may just be the best email service available.
Samsung looking to test Tizen smartphones by launching them in India and Russia first
Samsung ready to test Tizen in Russia and India. The move could be a watershed for the company. Open source mobile technology from Samsung may soon be a reality, but not necessarily for the entire world, after the company announced that it could be ready to launch its Tizen operating system in Russia and India.
LG Android-powered G Watch teaser video is amazing: Will the real thing be as good?
LG's push into the smartwatch sector is getting positive reviews. The company launched a new product video on its G Watch.
Is Google Glass overhyped and overpriced? IHS BOM says it costs $152
IHS says Google Glass is way overpriced. That means Google is reaping massive profits from its sale of the Glass at $1500.
Microsoft Azure updates to make cloud computing easier: Here's what you should know
Microsoft looking solid on cloud-based tech. New updates could keep the company at the top. Microsoft is continuing to push its cloud first vision of the Internet and content as well as other storage options for users.
Who will buy $1500 Google Glass? How about some very wealthy golfers?
Google Glass was secretly being sold at a PGA golf event last weekend. But for $1500, who else could buy them?
Watching movies on Netflix has just become pricier by $1
Netflix is increasing its monthly costs by $1 in the U.S. But existing subscribers need not pay that for another two years.
LGBT community slams Nintendo for leaving out same-sex relationships in 3DS game 'Tomodachi Life'
The LGBT community has shown its anger at Nintendo for leaving out same-sex relationships on Tomodachi. The outcry has forced an apology from the Japanese company.
Firefox OS-powered ZTE Open C pops up on eBay for $99 but is it worth buying?
ZTE launching an updated smartphone with Firefox OS. It should help reach low-income users and is unlocked and ready to use.
RIP: Facebook Poke and Camera apps are dead (and nobody will miss them)
Facebook is discontinuing its Poke and Camera apps. And it appears nobody is caring much. Facebook is letting its Poke and Camera apps go the way of the Dodo, quietly and hopefully without a hitch, reports suggest.
Tech giants rally to protect net neutrality as FCC tries to kill it
Tech giants, including Google, are pushing the FCC to kill fast lanes and maintain net neutrality. The FCC responded with its own letter.
Now change your Twitter password with a simple text message
Twitter offers new safeguards for users. New text message password change will help maintain security, the company says.
Microsoft Office Mix Promises to make PowerPoint presentations less boring
Microsoft offers new PowerPoint options in add-on release. It should help to be more interactive. PowerPoint doesn't have to be boring anymore, says Microsoft's new launch of an online private review program that will benefit educators and presenters alike, with interactive tools and add-ons.
You have to be a nerd to like the NeRD: U.S. Navy-issued e-reader with no Wi-Fi and ports
The Navy now has an e-reader that fits all its requirements. Even without Wi-Fi, it should help sailors get some downtime on a submarine.
New Sony cassette tape can hold 47 million songs but who wants a tape?
Sony has launched a new cassette tape that can hold 47 million songs. For many, it is a question of whether reinventing old technology will be a winner on the market.
Say hello to Adobe video app Voice: Here's what it can do
Adobe Voice is ready for use and it has many seeing future success. It's sleek and easy to use and could be Adobe's best yet.
Samsung mobile design head resigns: Can we expect classier (read: no plastic) smartphones now?
Samsung makes a switch at the top of mobile design. Will this lead to changes in design for the company?
