Articles by Joseph Mayton
Oracle wins court ruling over Android: Google infringed copyrights
Oracle has come out of a court ruling with a victory over Google. The ruling has many questioning copyright laws and how they function in the tech world.
Google wants Chromebooks to kill PCs by bringing offline features
Google has put the PC world on watch with new Chromebook updates. Now, users can use many applications while not connected online.
Evernote, LinkedIn team up for 'deeper integration': Buh-bye CardMunch
Evernote and LinkedIn are teaming up for even more integration in the cloud. This should help bring thousands of users onto one platform.
Uber comes up with new way to make more money: Charge $10 for child seats
Uber has found another way to have more charges with child seats. Now, for $10, customers can bring along their kids.
Kill Bill: Smartphone kill switch legislation finally makes past California senate
California Senate passes kill switch bill. It is the first hurdle in making the anti-theft legislation the law.
Snapchat smokes peace pipe with FTC, settles charges that it deceived users about sensitive photos
The FTC laid down some charges against Snapchat. The company has settled and could face a tough future.
Katie Cotton: Leaving 'my heart and soul' Apple was a difficult decision
The person behind Apple's PR rise, Katie Cotton, is retiring. The move leaves a void in the company's media relationship.
Nintendo earnings nosedives: RIP Wii U?
Nintendo sees earnings in the red for the third consecutive year. It has shown the company needs to make some major changes.
1 billion MMO: Oculus CEO is dreaming big, thanks to Facebook deal
Oculus wants to get to one billion users. Much of that high goal has come out of the latest Facebook acquisition of the company.
Cisco bets $150 mn on Internet of Things startups but what is it really?
Cisco is hoping that another $150 million for Internet of Things will help startups. But many wonder if it is too much.
Al Franken promises net neutrality fight is far from over
Senator Al Franken is not giving up on the battle for net neutrality. In a video, he lashed out at the FCC proposal of "fast lanes."
Google Maps update integrates Uber but is the move uber cool?
Google Maps is integrating Uber. The move has a number of positives, but some say it isn't a safe bet.
Tesco dreams of own smartphone but do we need Hudl?
Tesco is looking to enter the smartphone market. It comes after their Hudl tablet didn't quite live up to expectations.
Google Classroom tool threatens to send rival education apps to detention
Google is looking to enter the education sector. New Google Classroom tool should help it push out rivals.
Settled: Techies deal with Silicon Valley's biggest, Steve Jobs' emails release avoided
Tech workers in Silicon Valley are aiming to use emails from the late Steve Jobs in their continuing battle over no-hire accords. They seek greater compensation as tech companies see profits soar.
Netflix inks faster video streaming deal with Verizon, second after Comcast
Netflix has inked another deal, this time with Verizon to provide faster streaming services. It shows that even as the company resists change, it is moving into the fast lane.
Firefox 29 is out with major design overhaul: What you should know
Firefox 29 is out and ready for action. But users will be confused by the radical new design and overhaul.
Amazon.com bitten by the wearables bug, opens wearable tech store
Amazon.com has launched a new Wearable Technology store on its site. The move brings the wearable tech sector into the forefront of retail.
New MacBook Air gets cheaper and faster: Buh-bye laptops?
Apple launches new MacBook Air. But most analysts see little more than speed upgrades in the new models.
Samsung Galaxy S5 dogged by camera issue...right after it picked on iPhone 5s
Samsung is recalling a number of Galaxy S5 phones over camera issues. It comes after the company attacked Apple over its camera ability.
Skype takes on Google Hangouts by offering group video calls for free
In an effort to compete with Google Hangouts, Skype is making group calls free. This new change goes into place immediately.
AOL confirms personal information compromised in latest security breach
AOL has confirmed that it saw personal information taken by spammers. It is the latest security breach involving personal information online.
Google self-driving cars are now less dangerous on roads, thanks to improved sensors
Google continues self-driving car technology and is looking at urban environments. Still, despite innovations and improvements, it could be some time before driverless vehicles are a regular on city streets.
Turncoat? FCC says new Internet 'fast lane' rules won't kill net neutrality
The FCC is attempting to change perception over its net neutrality positions. Still, despite a blog post, many fear the end of open source Internet.
Apple finally promises to fix faulty iPhone 5 power button for free: Why it took so long?
Apple said it will replace a faulty iPhone 5 sleep button free of charge. But after months of waiting, many are questioning why it took so long for the company to act.
Nike: Fuelband's not dead but its hardware business is
Nike is dropping its efforts in wearable tech. But it is rebooting in the software sector with the hopes of pushing to the top of fitness apps.
Wi-Fi may piggyback Google Fiber rollout
A new report suggests Google is looking to enter the wireless sector in full force next year. The unconfirmed report suggests at least 34 cities could have Google broadband on offer after Google Fiber is rolled out.
Kill Bill: Calif. senators reject kill switch legislation. Smartphone thieves can now party
The "kill switch" bill that would have forced mobile phone manufacturers to offer it to consumers did not pass California's state Senate. The reason the sponsor of the bill gave was that companies argued it would be bad for business.
Completion of Nokia buy signals Microsoft's official plunge into mobile industry: What next?
Microsoft is signaling to the world it is ready to enter the mobile sector. The reason is its purchase of Nokia's devices and services portion of the company for $7.5 billion.
Hulu cracks down on VPNs to curb piracy: What you should know
Hulu is cracking down on VPNs in an effort to curb piracy. But it also means users who want to keep their information private may not be able to access the site.
