Articles by Mike Cannon
Unapproved device keeps man alive for lung transplant
A man dying due to rejection of his transplanted lungs was saved by a machine called Hemolung. The device has not yet been approved by the FDA.
Uber faces challenge in Maryland as cabbies aim to drive app offline
App-based ride service Uber has come under fire from taxi companies. The companies claim Uber provides the same service without paying associated fees.
Google 'right to be forgotten' requests hit 250K, search titan re-instates some due to controversy
Google has received 1,000 requests per day to take down links to damaging information since the EU's 'right to be forgotten' ruling. More than 250,000 links have been removed and now Google is re-instating some of those deleted.
Why Google bought Songza and plans to make it faster, smarter and more fun
Google has acquired streaming music service Songza. The company will likely be adding Songza features to Google Play Music and YouTube.
Google Play Services gets an upgrade and a quest
Google has rolled out the latest update to Google Play. The update adds development features for connecting with Android Wear devices.
Facebook boosts ad tools arsenal with LiveRail video platform service
Facebook has acquired LiveWire, a service that helps publishers monetize their videos with ads. Facebook may be looking to integrate video ads into its social media platform.
SCiO chemical scanner may change food shopping, save lives one day
A new device called SCiO puts a spectrometer in the palm of your hand. SCiO can analyze the chemical makeup of food, drugs, and other materials.
FTC files complaint against T-Mobile as fee charges allegations swirl
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile. The complaint cites unauthorized third-party services which were charged to many users.
Burger King makes a 'proud' whopper to honor gay pride and just guess what's different
Burger King introduced a special 'Proud Whopper' during a gay pride parade in San Francisco. Hidden cameras were used to record customer reactions.
First came Yo, now it's 'Yo, Hodor' for the 'Games of Thrones' crowd
Playing on the recent popularity of the Yo messaging app as well as 'Game of Thrones,' Hodor allows users to send notifications to friends that play a sound clip from the show.
Microsoft, Canon now best patent buddies
Microsoft and Canon have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement. The agreement gives each company access to patents from the other and should accelerate innovation and keep costs down.
IBM pushes out cloud, social software to boost collaboration
IBM Connections 5 adds new tools for securely collaborating and sharing information. The software works on both desktops and mobile devices.
Frozen testicular tissue may give birth to new male fertility option
An experiment has shown that sperm can be produced from frozen testicular tissue in mice. The discovery could have applications for young males with cancer.
DARPA robotic challenge looms and is more challenging than ever
The date for the finals of the DARPA robotics challenge has been announced. DARPA is ramping up the difficulty on the final tasks after an unexpectedly strong showing during trials.
Facebook news feed experiment furor not dying down even a wee bit
Facebook's manipulation of news feeds for research caused numerous negative reactions after being made public. Facebook claims its data use policy permits the actions.
Cuba car sales remain a slow go with a pricey touch
Cuba has lifted a restriction on the purchase of cars. However, high prices have limited sales so far to about 50 vehicles.
Google shuttering Orkut to focus on YouTube, Blooger, Google+
Google is closing Orkut, its social media platform that remains somewhat popular in Brazil. Services will be discontinued end of September.
Air quality impacting insect pollination, food finding capabilities
Latest study shows that air pollution can interfere with an insect's sense of smell. This can prevent pollinators from being able to find flowers.
F-150 is most American truck
The annual American-Made Index by Cars.com found the Ford F-150 to be the top American-made car. This is the F-150's second win in a row.
Supreme Court denies appeal in Google Street View case
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Google's appeal in a case involving its Street View cars. The cars gathered data from unsecured wireless connections while taking photos for Google Maps.
Windows Phone 8.1: A peek at new features, functionality coming next month
Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update is rumored to include support for 3D gesture controls and app folders. The update is due to be released in July.
Nissan, Daimler partner on $1.36B car-making strategy
Nissan and Daimler are investing $1.36 billion in the construction of a factory in Mexico. The factory will enable further collaboration and ease the delivery of cars to the U.S.
Robots learn faster with a little help from online friends
Scientists at the University of Washington have developed a way to use crowdsourcing to help teach robots how to better perform tasks. The robots analyze multiple solutions to determine critical factors to complete the task.
Electric motorcycle gets a starring role in 'Avengers' flick (Video)
Harley-Davidson has developed an electric motorcycle concept called Project LiveWire. The bike has been seen on the set of 'Avengers: Age of Ultron.'
Mobile apps, platforms hit some big milestones
According to a report by comScore, mobile apps account for more than half the time spent on digital media. Social media apps are a big part of this growth.
'Internet's Own Boy' hits theaters, relays the story of an Internet activist
A documentary about the life and death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz was released Friday. The film covers Swartz from his childhood to his suicide at 26.
iPhone 6 release date reportedly confirmed. Production starting in July
According to a new leak from sources in China, the iPhone 6 will be released in September. The phone will also come in a larger phablet version.
Big broadcasters laud Supreme Court verdict that Aereo TV streaming service violates copyright
Aereo suffered a major defeat in the Supreme Court when judges ruled that the service, which allows users to record and stream TV broadcasts, violates copyright law.
Google Drive features full QuickOffice integration, allows native Microsoft Office editing
Google is adding QuickOffice to Google Drive, allowing users to open Microsoft Office documents without changing file types. Google is also adding new editing features.
Aereo ruling: What does it mean for those seeking cheap streaming services?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Aereo this week in a case opened by cable broadcasters. The ruling could have some unintended consequences.
