Articles by Mike Cannon
BlackBerry posts Q1 profit. No, you read it right
Thanks to massive cost-cutting, BlackBerry's Q1 earnings exceeded analysts' expectations. The company is reinventing itself in order to remain profitable.
Yahoo admits workforce is mostly white males: Where's the diversity?
Yahoo has released workforce diversity statistics that show the company to be largely made up of white males. The statistics are similar to many other Silicon Valley companies.
BlackBerry brings Amazon app store to BB10 users
BlackBerry has made a deal with Amazon to include the Amazon app store built into the next update of BB10. The store currently contains nearly a quarter million apps.
Amazon Fire 3D-ready smartphone launched for $199: Do you want it?
Amazon's Fire smartphone has been officially announced. The phone features a technology called dynamic perspective which makes images appear three-dimensional.
Nest Protect hits shelves for $30 less, minus Nest Wave
Nest has resumed selling the recalled Nest Protect smoke detector. The devices are priced lower than before, but the Nest Wave feature that caused the problem is disabled.
Democrats hate Internet 'fast lanes.' Bill to ban web traffic 'paid prioritization' introduced
The Democratic Party is proposing a bill that would require the FCC to stop internet service providers from giving preferential treatment to content providers who pay for it.
Wii U is No.2 in console war, says Nintendo of America boss. Surprised?
Nintendo's Wii U has outsold the Xbox One to date. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime believes that trend will continue thanks to the console's strong upcoming titles.
Spire wearable helps keep you physically and mentally healthy
A new device called Spire tracks your breathing as well as physical activity. Spire can notify you if your breathing suggests stress or anxiety.
Uh-oh. US DOT now wants to regulate navigation apps
The U.S. Department of Transportation seeks to pass a bill that would allow it to regulate navigation apps. The bill would subject smartphone apps to the same scrutiny as built-in navigation systems.
Microsoft Azure will predict future, thanks to machine-learning technology
Microsoft's new Azure Machine Learning program will enable organizations to create predictive models using cloud computing technology. The service will begin beta testing in July.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S versus iPad Air: How do they stack up?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S provides some serious competition for the iPad Air. It makes improvements in a number of areas, including display, memory and camera quality.
Will Amazon 3D smartphone amaze us on June 18 or will it be a dud?
Amazon is rumored to be revealing a new smartphone Wednesday. The will feature a 3D display and can be navigated using gesture controls.
Slingshot: Facebook takes a shot at Snapchat with new vanishing photo messaging app
Facebook's new photo sharing app allows users to send photos to any number of friends. The photos disappear once viewed, and must be unlocked by replying with another photo.
BlackBerry super-secure BBM Protected launched. Take that, NSA
BlackBerry's new BBM Protected messaging system allows users to send encrypted messages. The text can be decoded using a shared passphrase.
Amazon Mayday response time is 9.75 seconds: Bad news for Kindle Fire HDX rivals
Owners of Amazon's Kindle Fire HDX can receive assistance in less than 10 seconds. The tablet's Mayday system connects users to a tech support agent with the press of a button.
Google Fit is proof that Google still cares about your health
Google is set to reveal Google Fit at its I/O conference this month. The service will collect and analyze data from multiple fitness tracking devices.
Facebook iPad app becomes trendier with game discovery tool
Facebook is rolling out an update for its iPad app. The app's sidebar now suggests new games for you to try, and displays trending topics.
Enterprise-focused Samsung Galaxy Tab S: All bark, no bite?
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S boasts an AMOLED display and a thinner, lighter body. However, it may have difficulty breaking the dominance of Apple's iPad.
Facebook lifts nipple ban: Breastfeeding photos stage comeback, thanks to #FreeTheNipple campaign
Facebook has changed its obscene content policy to allow pictures of breastfeeding mothers to stay online. Formerly any picture containing an exposed female nipple was removed.
FCC wants to play referee in Netflix v. Comcast, Verizon fight
The FCC is looking into disputes between Netflix and internet service providers over peering agreements and network upgrades.
Google Fiber heading to Portland before it comes to New York
The Portland City Council has signed an agreement to allow Google to install Google Fiber in the city. The agreement places Portland at the forefront of the nine cities currently under consideration.
Vessyl smart cup knows what you drink and whether it's good for you
Vessyl conducts a molecular analysis on any drink poured into it to determine caloric content and other information.
Feedly, Evernote fall prey to DDoS attacks launched by extortionists
Feedly says it refused to give in to the cyber criminals' demands. No private information has been compromised.
Get that creepy guy off your back by giving him this creepier phone number
The Feminist Phone Intervention hotline delivers automated feminist quotes to overly persistent suitors.
Starbucks now lets you sip coffee AND wirelessly charge your phone
In a deal with Duracell Powermat, Starbucks will be rolling out wireless charging pads at every U.S. location.
Aaron Paul TV ad turns on Xbox One consoles without users' permission: Not cool at all!
A new Xbox One commercial features Aaron Paul using voice commands to turn on an Xbox. While the commercial plays, some users are seeing their own Xbox consoles turn on as well. That's creepy.
Follow Google I/O 2014 on Android devices with this app
The official app for Google I/O has been released. It can help navigate the conference or stream live video for those not attending.
Honeywell Lyric looks to ruffle Google Nest with new smart thermostat
Honeywell's new Lyric thermostat presents a fitting rival for Google's Nest. It connects with smartphones and automatically sets the temperature.
Facebook will mine your browsing history to target ads: Here's how you can stop it
Facebook will now use data from sources outside the site to deliver targeted ads. Users may opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Doom 4 trailer teased at E3 2014: Expect full reveal at QuakeCon 2014
Bethesda released a teaser trailer for Doom 4 promising more information at this year's QuakeCon. An upcoming beta for the game was also announced.
