Articles by Joseph Mayton
China warns Microsoft: Don't hinder antitrust probe
Microsoft has been told by Chinese officials to keep its distance from an antitrust investigation. China is looking into Microsoft's practices in the country to determine whether it violates country's monopoly laws.
Tor target of hack, anonymity seal broken
Internet privacy company Tor has revealed it was hacked, which could have left users identities open. This has led to concerns over surveillance and anonymity online.
GM recall identification site gave wrong information: NHTSA
GM is facing another hiccup in its response to millions of recalls and reported deaths. The NHTSA has said the company's website concerning its recalls is delivering wrong information.
Microsoft tells Samsung: Pay us for using Android patent
Microsoft is taking Samsung to court over failing to make royalty payments. Samsung stopped payments after Microsoft acquired Nokia, which has prompted Microsoft to ask a court to intervene.
Apple $450 million e-book settlement OK'd by U.S. judge
A change of heart is in the cards as a judge has reversed a previous injunction against an Apple settlement over price-fixing on its iBookstore. The settlement could mean Apple pays nothing if it wins its appeal.
Obama: Mobile phone unlocking law gives 'ordinary Americans more flexibility and choice'
A new law inked by President Obama will give consumers the ability to unlock their cell phones. This should help increase competition and give customers more rights, says the White House.
Recalls not hurting car industry given SUV sales
According to recently published sales statistics, the millions of cars recalled in the United States are not hurting auto sales. Ford, Toyota and GM have all said they have seen surges in buying.
Beats a done deal as Apple rolls out a welcome mat
Apple has rolled out the welcome mat for Beats. A new page reveals that the $3 billion deal for Beats officially closed after European regulators approved the merger.
Twitter buys Mitro Labs and will share security tech with everyone
Twitter has purchased Mitro Labs, a password security startup. But instead of incorporating the company into its network, Twitter will make the product open source.
Will Tesla gamble on Reno for Gigafactory site?
Tesla Motors says it has broken ground at a site near Reno, Nev. That comes as rumors over where the Gigafactory would be located have heated up in recent days.
FCC not happy with Verizon and throttling move
Verizon Wireless' move to throttle the top 5 percent of its highest volume unlimited data users has the FCC's attention. Chairman Tom Wheeler spoke out against Verizon, questioning the move.
AMD builds a chip for small desktops, gaming devices
AMD has created a new series of chips for smaller desktops. The move should also be a huge boost for the gaming sector, as users scramble for smaller yet functional devices for their gaming purposes.
USB is the latest favorite hacking tool
USB devices boast a serious security flaw. According to researchers, hackers can get into anyone's computer through a USB.
Tesla teams with Panasonic on Gigafactory
Tesla has announced it is teaming with Panasonic to build what it calls a Gigafactory to produce lithium ion batteries in the United States. While the location remains unknown, the partnership should help move the project forward.
IBM grabs up Italian security vendor
IBM has purchased Italian access control and identity management company CrossIdeas. The deal should give IBM more resources as it aims to help customers with cybersecurity issues.
New chip on the block could give Intel some competition
Intel is likely following the launch of a new chip that is low-powered and could be a major competitor in the near future. Applied Micro Circuits announced it has a backlog of orders still to roll out.
Twitter enjoys massive user surge, revenue bests expectations
Twitter reveals unexpected spike in both users and earnings for the second quarter. That is good news for a company that had been in a slow decline for the past 12 months.
Facebook co-founder banking on an anti-email cultural revolution
A San Francisco startup aims to revolutionize email. The move, from a former Facebook founder, is akin to anti-email as it moves messaging and ideas into a cloud accessible for all employees.
Virgin Mobile pitches custom wireless plan via Wal-Mart
Sprint and Virgin Mobile are to launch a new custom cell phone plan option at participating Wal-Mart stores. The move is aimed at giving users more flexibility.
Logitech unleashes furious mouse for the gaming crowd
Logitech is launching what it says is the fastest mouse on the market aimed at video gamers. The move should help players of first-person shooters have more speed and accuracy.
Electric car maker Fisker prepping new model for 2017
Electric car manufacturer Fisker is ready to return to the market. By 2017, the company says that it will have a new model ready to rollout and begin competing against Tesla.
Polaris goes old style, luxury route with 2015 Roadmaster
Polaris-owned Indian Motorcycles is launching a new luxury bike this year that rekindles an antique model. The 2015 Roadmaster aims to have the modern bells and whistles, but give it a vintage look and feel.
Facebook to users: Move to our Messenger app now!
Facebook tells users it's time to make the switch to its standalone Messenger app. That means the in-app messenger service will be coming to an end in the very near future.
Suzuki ignites Verona sedan recall due to fire risk
Suzuki is the latest automaker to issue a recall in the United States. The precautionary move is over a daylight running light issue that could see the light's module heat up and cause a fire.
Cortana mocks Siri as Windows pokes at Apple (Video)
A new ad from Microsoft is a battle over the better virtual assistant. Of course, Microsoft's Cortana mocks and defeats Apple's inferior Siri in the head-to-head fight.
iPhone 6 rumors: 2 release dates, 2 display sizes, and more
Rumors continue to abound over when to expect the new iPhone 6. And there is also some uncertainty over whether the company will launch both display sizes at the same time.
Are iPads cooling down? Yes and no
Despite slower sales for the iPad, Apple is hopeful that it can continue to innovate. That should help push sales back up to previous years' levels, says CEO Tim Cook.
Is Tesla factory Nevada-bound or not?
Rumors continue to fly over where Tesla will be putting its battery factory. The front-runners appear to be Nevada and California, but nothing substantial from Tesla has been revealed.
Apple lets bitcoin app back into App Store
Apple appears to be lifting a ban on bitcoin apps. UK firm Blockchain claims its app has been allowed back in the App Store and is ready for download.
Bose sues Beats over noise-cancelling patents
Bose has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Apple and Beats Electronics over patent infringement. The case centers around noise-cancellation headphones.
