Articles by Robert Lawson
FTC to wireless carriers: Knock off bogus charges
The FTC is warning wireless carriers to stop charging their customers for unwanted purchases. This practice, called 'cramming,' is getting on peoples' nerves.
2015 Cadillac ATS boasts wireless charging powermat
The 2015 Cadillac ATS will feature wireless charging powermats for mobile phones. This will require a compatible smartphone with wireless charging functionality.
OS X Yosemite beta unleashed to 1 million Mac users
1 million Mac users get to test the new OS X operating system. The Yosemite beta was released to these users recently.
Smartphone price war escalates as T-Mobile debuts $100 four-line plan
T-Mobile keeps the pressure on AT&T and Verizon. The telecom is introducing a family plan with 10 GB of data, free streaming music and $100 for four lines.
Print your own 3D bobblehead at Amazon custom print shop
Amazon gives users the option to get a custom bobblehead. It is part of new efforts in 3D printing. Amazon is now offering users the opportunity to get custom 3D printed objects made to order at a store specifically dedicated to such product requests.
Apple rumor update: Is there a 5.5-inch iPhone coming?
Rumors are swirling regarding a 5.5-inch iPhone, in addition to the impending 4.7-inch iPhone 6. A logic board photo is among the images in question.
Ford F-150 pricing revealed, dealers taking orders
Dealers are already taking orders for the new 2015 Ford F-150 pickup. Pricing on the new vehicle is a bit higher due to its design.
Apple Beats acquisition gets EU approval
Apple has been approved by the EU to buy famous rapper and producer Dr. Dre's Beats line of headphones. Apple is paying $3 billion in the acquisition.
Google Maps Coordinate now available to Maps Engine Pro customers
Google is combining Maps Engine Pro and Maps Coordinate. The company wants businesses to make better use of location and visual presentation options.
Jimmy Kimmel dupes people into believing $20 Casio watch is Apple iWatch (Video)
Do people want to believe the Apple iWatch is here so badly that they fall for any claim of its existence? Ask Jimmy Kimmel.
Comic-Con makes fuss over Google Glass
The famous Comic-Con has placed a ban on Google Glass during film screenings. The San Diego event announced rules on the wearable technology's use.
Apple e-book settlement may not be a done deal
Apple's e-book settlement is not quite said and done. A judge expresses concern over the terms of the settlement.
Will users swarm to the refreshed Foursquare?
Foursquare has a new look and feel. Will the refreshment of the brand be enough to lure more users? Foursquare has refreshed its look and feel in a rebranding that attempts to focus on search and recommendations while it diverts fans of its familiar check-in function to its new Swarm app.
Will Google scratch a $1B itch for Twitch?
Google appears to have a twitch to buy Twitch, a gaming streaming service. It might end up costing them $1B.
Just where will Tesla build its battery factory? California is looking good
States including Washington and California are competing to be home for the electric car maker's battery factory.
Google mapping Ellis, Liberty islands
Google is mapping Ellis Island and Liberty Island. It wants to get street views and 3D images of the Statue of Liberty site.
Facebook earnings skyrocket thanks to mobile ads
Mobile advertising sent Facebook shares soaring, with more than 150 percent growth in the second quarter. Earnings bested analysts' expectations.
Japan boosts subsidy to drive 'green' car sales
Japan has boosted subsidies for energy efficient 'green' vehicles in attempt to get more consumers to purchase them. This includes building supply stations for the hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles.
Ford F150 sheds 700 pounds to gain efficiency
Ford adds a compact graphite iron block to its V6 2.7-liter F-150 pickup. The 2015 truck makes use of more aluminum to reduce weight to distribute power.
Swatch: We are not making the iWatch
Rumors are circulating Swatch is helping Apple on a line of smart watches. But Swatch is denying it's working with Apple.
If you're famous, Facebook Mentions app is right for you
There is a new app just for famous people on Facebook. The company announced the release of Mentions.
Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs this year: Why the move is good for the software company
Speculation surrounds how the layoffs at Microsoft under Satya Nadella's leadership will affect its financial strength. Could it be a good thing for investors and users?
Amazon Kindle Unlimited: $10 per month Read-all-you-can service has bookworms smiling
Amazon Kindle Unlimited has launched its unlimited e-book service. Leaks of the service appeared online just days before.
Sneak peek at Apple OS X Yosemite, beta version is available
Apple is doing something it has not done in the past. It will release a beta version of Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Thursday.
Jon Stewart is NOT launching a real Kickstarter effort to buy CNN
As Rupert Murdoch's appetite for Time Warner gets attention, Daily Show pundit Jon Stewart decides to offer help. He jokingly starts a fake Kickstarter crowdsourcing campaign to buy CNN.
Comcast: Customer rep was just following the rules in call that went viral
Ranked the most unsatisfactory company in the U.S. in a recent consumer poll, Comcast faces more critics. A recent customer service call that went way wrong also went way viral.
Sony resurrects the Walkman and gives it a doozy of a price tag
Sony hits its product archives and pulls out the Walkman. But why make it so expensive? Remember when cassette tapes were cool? Remember when the Sony Walkman, the portable tape player, was cool, too? Sony does, too, and it is reviving the Walkman name at a much higher price point.
Apple patent reveals 'iTime' device, but is it the iWatch in disguise?
Apple was awarded a patent in the U.S. for a device called iTime. The device has rendered speculation of a smartwatch coming from the company.
Apple beats earnings expectations, analysts focused on what's coming next
Apple's earnings report is mixed bag, but mostly good news. Analysts are more excited on what's to come.
'Destiny' fans want beards for characters, beta release touts improved video resolution
News about the September release of 'Destiny' has ignited a petition to add beards to characters. The beta version boasts pristine video resolution.
