Articles by Joseph Mayton
Buh-bye: HTC design honcho quits to pursue own dreams
Lead designer for HTC Scott Croyle is leaving. His departure, effective immediately, will see a void in the HTC brand, which has become a design leader in the smartphone sector.
RIP net neutrality? FCC backs new rules that permit pay-based Internet 'fast lane'
Concerns are being raised over the FCC's backing of pay-based "fast lanes" online. It throws into doubt the construct of net neutrality and its future.
FTC backs Tesla direct-to-consumer sales policy, slams state bans
Tesla received a boost of hope in its battle for direct sales. Three FTC officials slammed state bans on the company's efforts to directly sell their electric cars to consumers.
Lyft takes on Uber by cutting fare, driving into 24 new cities
Lyft announces they are moving into 24 new cities to bring the American total to 60. It includes more than 10 where Uber does not have a presence.
Did Facebook make the right move by buying Moves?
Facebook has bought the Finnish company behind the training app Moves. Many are wondering if it was the right decision.
Facebook takes a shot at Twitter by launching Newswire, a real-time breaking news feed
Facebook has launched a real-time breaking news feed. The question is now whether journalists and others will head that direction for news.
Apple Q2 earnings shoot through the roof (and so does stock price)
Apple posts better than expected earnings and profits for the first quarter. It comes on the heels of solid iPhone sales in a traditionally down period.
Google Glass update brings iPhone text messages and new calendar app
Google Glass is getting a new update, only days after the previous one. Now, users will be able to receive iPhone text messages straight onto the headset.
Take that Google! AT&T GigaPower will bring super-fast Gigabit fiber network to 100 US cities
AT&T is taking aim at Google with a new GigaPower service that could see wireless speeds dramatically increased. It should come to fruition in some 100 cities across the US.
Samsung files patent for Google Glass rival: Will it run on Android or Tizen?
Google may have a competitor in the wearable technology sector after reports indicate Samsung is looking to patent a rival to the Google Glass.
Google buys drone maker Titan Aerospace, takes battle to the air
Google has confirmed its purchase of Titan Aerospace, a solar-powered drone manufacturer, which the company hopes will help it map the Earth better.
Adobe, thePlatform join forces for Primetime, mpx video management
With the Adobe and thePlatform joint venture, online video streaming sees a major boost. Video management systems are getting a boost after Comcast subsidiary thePlatform and Adobe are joining together to integrate thePlatform's systems with Adobe Primetime.
Livestream coming to Google Glass
Google announces Livestream will be available on its Google Glass platform. Google Glass just got a boost as it announced it would have the Livestream application that allows the live streaming of broadcasts.
Viber iOS app update boasts new look, nifty features
Viber has launched a new iOS update for its app. The move should help it become more user-friendly and more accessible with a sleeker, crisper look.
Facebook reports solid Q1 results on back of ad business, David Wehner becomes new CFO
Facebook reports great first quarter earnings and has the tech world optimistic about its future. A majority of the profits came from online advertising.
OnePlus One costs only $299: Why the brouhaha?
The new OnePlus One phone should be a huge boost to the smartphone market. And its sleeker, more appealing features could see it climb quickly.
Back to the Future: Google Maps Street View gets 'time travel' feature
Google is going "Back to the Future" with a new time lapse option in Street View. This allows users to browse through the years of their street or even see a building being constructed.
Xplore iX104 is probably the toughest tablet out yet but who will buy it for $5000?
The newest tablet released by Xplore can be submerged for up to an hour in water over three feet deep. That's good news for those in danger or high-risk zones, but it will cost them $5000.
Lytro Illum light field camera: Refocus after taking a shot. Sweet
Lytro's new Illum camera allows users to refocus after taking an image. This should help photographers get exactly the focus they are searching for in each image.
Apple touts environmental initiatives in Tim Cook-narrated 'Better' video
Apple is pushing out new environmental initiatives and hopes that, ahead of Earth Day, the company will be seen as a leader. CEO Tim Cook narrates a new video detailing the company's efforts.
Yummy! Domino's Pizza integrates Google Wallet technology into Android app
Android users are now able to download a new app that makes ordering from Domino's much easier. And purchases over $10 get customers a Specialty Chicken.
Facebook rumored mobile ad network may pose threat to Google and Apple
Facebook is rumored to be preparing to announce an all-encompassing mobile ad network. The rumors already have Google and Apple scrambling.
Is Facebook taking too much information, threatening user privacy?
New information has emerged that Facebook could use its new location finder for marketing purposes. This has led to concerns over privacy issues.
Android leads iOS in Q1 activations: The rumored $100 Google smartphone may kill iPhone
Rumors are abounding that Google is preparing to release a smartphone with a price tag of $100, which could bring the battle over smartphone supremacy to Mountain View.
Did Google hide its knowledge of the Heartbleed Bug?
Reports are surfacing that Google may have known about the Heartbleed Bug. The question now is whether this in a violation of the tech world's norms and if Google used it to its advantage against rivals.
Google, NASA Tango to bring 3D mapping technology to ISS robots
Google and NASA hope that Project Tango and 3D mapping technology can help map the space station. Robots inside spheres will be able to assist astronauts and perform maintenance.
Google Trends offers email alerts for newshounds in changing online landscape
Trends are getting easier to track. The Internet search company announced that it had launched a new email service that allows users to have trends send to their inbox on a daily basis.
Ubuntu 14.04 OS by Canonical is out: Here's what you get
Ubuntu's latest update to its operating system may not be a show-stopper, but it does help to increase stability and does make a few improvements that users can see.
Flickr updates iOS and Android app with Instagram-like features and design
Flickr has updated its iOS and Android app that now makes it look and feel a bit more like Instagram in an effort to keep the picture-sharing company moving forward on design and innovation.
A few good men stand between Heartbleed and you
With the Heartbleed Bug maintaining headline news, online security is now a major threat. According to reports, volunteers and only one full-time employee are watching the Internet for similar bugs.
