Articles by Joseph Mayton
Coolest cooler nears $5M mark in Kickstarter effort
The Coolest cooler keeps getting funded, over and over again. The Kickstarter campaign has earned well over four million dollars and is closing in on five.
Google, Samsung, Nest sewing a 'thread' for smart home standard
Tech world's biggest are joining forces to deliver new smart home standards. Google's Nest will lead the way in helping to push the Internet of Things forward.
Canceling Comcast not an easy feat, just listen to one's customer effort
Tech journalist Ryan Block published a lengthy conversation with a Comcast representative when he attempted to cancel service. The rep badgered Block over why he was leaving.
Microsoft, HP sets sights on beating Google and its Chromebook
Microsoft and HP are looking to get into the budget laptop market. The move should put a little scare into Google and its Chromebooks, as reports suggest this model will be cheaper.
China government aims to drive adoption of alternative energy vehicles, electric cars to be specific
China is looking to go electric with energy- and pollution-saving vehicles. The government has announced that by 2016, it wants at least 30 percent of government cars to be running on alternative energy.
Buying a 3D printer for the home? Head on over to Home Depot
Home Depot is now offering 3D printers at a select number of locations for the first time. It should help boost interest in the 3D printing sector.
Gas prices finally taking a dip, time for that road trip
Gas prices across the United States finally are beginning to drop. This should make summer travel plans easier for families, with Labor Day to see the lowest prices around.
Apple iWatch may not be a holiday gift option, production reportedly pushed off to November
Apple's iWatch is expected to be launched this fall, but according to new reports it could see mass production delayed a few months. The question is whether Apple will have the full run available for the holiday season.
Cbeyond launches cloud file storage service for business media, data needs
A new cloud storage service from Cbeyond should help small- and medium-sized businesses grow. The company says it will have the security and functionality expected by business leaders.
Riverbed Technology quarterly revenue won't meet expectations
Riverbed Technology is facing worse than expected revenue for the second quarter. It says it's due to delays in major North American deals.
Tesla scouts factory sites, looking to hire on more veterans
Tesla has again shown its support for U.S. military veterans with a pledge to hire hundreds more. The move comes as the electric carmaker is on the prowl for a new factory location.
Kickstarter effort will fund coolest cooler invention and we're not talking temperature
A new Kickstarter campaign looks to break records in funding. The Coolest Cooler has already sparked massive interest and over $4 million in funding, with more than a month to go.
Yahoo set to boost video streaming tech with RayV buy
Yahoo has purchased Israeli video streaming startup RayV. The aim is to help push Yahoo forward on many of its ambitious plans for online video content later this year.
Facebook psychological experiment was 'poorly communicated': Sheryl Sandberg regrets secret news feed research
Controversy still surrounds Facebook's psychological experiment. The company's COO Sheryl Sandberg says the study was "poorly communicated" but fails to give a full apology.
iPhone a national threat, claims China's media, citing location tracker as a big security concern
Chinese media has accused the iPhone of being a threat to national security. It could throw a hiccup into Apple's plans for greater expansion into China.
Google Glass app taps mind control, lets users shoot a picture using just a thought
A new app aims at allowing Glass wearers to snap a photo and simultaneously upload it to their Facebook account. But there is a catch.
Cynk is sinking as trades are halted over social network company's murky existence
Cynk sees trading of its stock halted by the feds. It comes after the social network company reportedly delivered inaccurate information to potential investors.
911 wireless calls in D.C. can't rely on cell phone location-based services
Dispatchers in the D.C. area have reportedly been unable to locate users from their cell phones. It highlights the ongoing struggle to get to those in need using their location finder.
Amazon asks FAA for OK to get drone delivery off the ground
Amazon wants to move forward with a drone program to deliver items to customers. It's asking the FAA for approval to begin testing.
Android mirroring finally arriving for Chromecast, but is it a must-have feature?
Google has launched mirroring for Chromecast. While only supported by a number of Android devices, the search giant hopes to continue to rollout the option to all users.
Google arms European venture capital fund with $100M
Google is looking to expand in Europe. The company announced a new venture funding plan and a new campus in Poland that should help young European tech companies get moving.
Alcatel-Lucent's super copper feat may bring superfast broadband into the home
A new cable from Alcatel-Lucent has the potential to deliver superfast broadband into the home. While the testing phase is still ongoing, the record-breaking speeds already achieved have observers optimistic.
Dish Network to FCC: Don't approve Comcast-Time Warner Cable deal
Dish Network is voicing its concerns over a potential Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger. The telecom argues it would threaten competition and has urged the FCC not to approve the deal.
Apple cuts Samsung ties a bit more, TSMC now shipping Apple chips for iOS
Apple is looking to end its use of Samsung chips. Now, as TSMC reports sending the company chips for iOS, it appears the tech company is closer to ending its relationship with the Korean manufacturer.
LG wristband offers parents a kid-tracking feature, privacy groups not too thrilled
LG is launching another wearable device aimed at parents. The new technology allows parents to track their child and listen to what is going on through an Android app.
Need a lift? Lyft offers free rides in New York to promote its ride-sharing app service
Lyft is entering the New York City market in earnest. As a promotion, the ride-sharing app will give two weeks free travel for Brooklyn and Queens residents.
Sprint debuts hotspot/projector device, but is it a consumer need?
Sprint has revamps its projector with WiFi. The goal is to streamline presentation needs and better wireless capacity.
UK bans dead mobile devices on flights, so charge up before you hit the airport
The UK appears to be following the U.S. in wanting mobile devices charged up at airports. The new measures mean airport security can ask you to turn on your device, or you could lose it.
OwnCloud arrives on Gartner's Magic Quandrant for file sync, share capabilities
File sharing is about to get a lot easier. Now that ownCloud made it on Gartner's Magic Quadrant, it should help give businesses and others an open-source way to share files.
Gas prices may have hit peak point this summer
Gas prices in the U.S. may have hit their peak. Analysts believe prices will drop in the coming weeks, and could be at their lowest by Labor Day weekend.
