Articles by Mike Cannon
Facebook, like other top tech titans, lacks workforce diversity
Facebook has released statistics on the diversity of its workforce. Like most other tech companies, male white and Asian employees are overrepresented.
Google ups the ante in productivity battle against Microsoft
Google is adding several new features to its apps in an effort to stay competitive with Microsoft's Office 365. It is also launching Drive for Work as a direct rival to the service.
Dell makes a big security push with all-in-ones, including a crypto accelerator
Dell is attempting to increase its presence among businesses. The company is rolling out a wealth of new security features, as well as new computers made for business use.
GM recalling Chevrolet Cruze for faulty air bag issue, halts sales
GM is issuing a recall for thousands of Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The recall was prompted by an issue with the driver's side air bags made by Takata.
Google Glass gets 2GB RAM and better battery, peeves early adopters
Google is launching a new version of Google Glass with 2 GB of RAM instead of one. A software update will also include several new features for all Google Glass users.
Microsoft Nokia X2 dual-SIM, big screen, low budget smartphone looks to shake up Android market
Microsoft has revealed the Nokia X2, an affordable smartphone built on a modified version of Android. The phone is aimed at emerging markets, where its predecessor had significant success.
Microsoft Outlook, Office 365 users fume as Exchange Online goes offline for almost 9 hours
Microsoft's Exchange Online suffered an outage Tuesday that prevented users from sending or receiving emails through Microsoft Outlook for a period of several hours.
Google Glass beta 'Explorer' edition goes on sale in the UK for £1,000: Will you buy?
Google Glass is available in the UK for the first time, with updates enabling to understand British English. The price for the product is set at £1,000.
Nest taps developers with 'Works with Nest' API: Prepping for a connected future?
Nest has launched a developer program to allow its smart home technology to connect and interact with other devices. Several companies have already signed on.
Google domain registration service will kill GoDaddy's business
Google is starting an invite-only beta test of Google Domains, a domain registration service that will rival current top competitor GoDaddy.
Facebook still popular among teens: Love it or hate it but you can never leave it
Despite previous reports suggesting that Facebook is losing ground with teenagers, a new survey suggests the website remains the most popular social network.
Microsoft: Surface Pro 3 is cooler than MacBook Air and we're giving away $650 trade-in credit
Microsoft is offering up to $650 toward the purchase of a Surface Pro 3 when buyers trade in a MacBook Air. The company claims the Pro 3 is an ideal laptop replacement.
Box takes on Google, Microsoft with new Notes for iOS
Box is adding its Box Notes feature to its iOS app, with support for Android coming soon. The feature lets users communicate through text about any given file.
Faulty airbag prompts recall of nearly 3 million vehicles by Japanese automakers, NHTSA launches probe
A defect found in airbags manufactured by Takata has prompted another round of recalls. The problem could cause the inflator to explode in certain conditions.
Microsoft OneDrive free space now 15GB, Office 365 users get 1TB: Cloud storage war brewing?
Microsoft is increasing storage limits and lowering prices for its OneDrive cloud storage service in order to stay competitive with Google Drive and others.
Microsoft Surface Mini is real but was delayed at last moment, Surface Pro 3 user guide suggests
A user guide for the Surface Pro 3 posted on Microsoft's website contains several references to the Surface Mini, which may still be on the way.
iPhone 6 5.5-inch display photos surface: Real or fake?
Further information about the rumored 5.5-inch model of the iPhone 6 has surfaced. A notable Apple leaker has provided photos of what is purported to be the phone's screen.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 AnTuTu benchmark suggest killer specs
Latest AnTuTu benchmark has revealed some of the specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4. There will be two phone models running on different processors.
Nokia Z Launcher for Android is out now in alpha phase
Nokia has released Z Launcher, an Android launcher that simplifies finding apps and predicts what apps will be needed depending on the time of day.
Apple iWatch with multi-health sensors being tested by professional athletes
Apple is rumored to be working with a number of professional athletes to test out its upcoming iWatch. iWatch will run on iOS and track a number of factors related to health and fitness.
Samsung Android Wear smartwatch may star at Google I/O
Samsung will be showing off a new smartwatch at Google I/O that runs on Android Wear. The watch will follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy Gear and Gear Fit products.
Apple ditches Yahoo for Weather Channel for iOS 8 weather app. Is Stocks app next?
The Weather Channel has made a deal with Apple to provide the default weather app for iOS 8, supplanting Yahoo's app with one providing more detailed information.
Google search for artist, music now launches music app in your Android device
Google is rolling out a new feature on Android smartphones that allows users to go directly to the related page on an installed app when using Google to search for an artist.
T-Mobile Music Freedom plan offer free data for music streaming services but defies net neutrality
T-Mobile will be allowing customers to use popular music streaming services without counting against data caps. This service could be considered to be violating the principles of net neutrality.
Mozilla prepping Firefox OS-powered Google Chromecast rival
Mozilla is working on a streaming stick similar to Google's Chromecast, but running on the company's Firefox OS. The device is also compatible with some Chromecast apps.
Kill switch in Android, Windows smartphones will deter thieves
Under pressure from the New York attorney general, Google and Microsoft will include a kill switch to deactivate a smartphone, if stolen, in future versions of Android and Windows Phone.
Intel integrates Xeon processors with programmable chips. Cloud computing will never be the same again
Intel is working with an unnamed partner to integrate FPGA chips into its Xeon processors. The new server processors would be marketed toward industry giants like Microsoft, Google and Facebook.
Apple (quietly) launches new iMac that's cheaper, but slower
Apple is now selling a cheaper entry-level iMac. The product is priced $200 less than the former cheapest option, but takes a big hit to performance.
2011-2014 Ford Explorers may be leaking carbon monoxide inside vehicle, NHTSA probes
A family in Coral Springs, Florida has issued a lawsuit against Ford for a defect in its Explorer model that allows exhaust to leak into the cabin when accelerating.
Project LiveWire: Harley-Davidson stuns fans with new electric motorcycle
Harley-Davidson has revealed a new concept bike that runs on electric power. The LiveWire will be touring across the U.S. to give customers a first look.
