Articles by Robert Lawson
Facebook 'Buy' button mantra: Buy advertised products without saying bye to the social network
Facebook is reportedly testing a buy button option with a limited number of small and midsize businesses. The feature would show up in news feeds on the site.
Apple iOS 8 beta boasts a special tips app for new users
Apple has released its iOS 8 in beta version. The new operating system comes loaded with a tips app to help new users navigate the mobile OS.
Surface Pro 3 docking station to hit shelves in weeks and it's a port-heavy accessory
A new docking station for the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet is coming to stores soon. The second docking station option has more than a few ports.
Italy to Google: You've got 18 months to comply with new Internet data rules
Italian regulators will be overseeing how Google handles data in Italy. They are giving the company 18 months to comply with new rules.
Sony's Xperia Z2 arrives with $50 discount, but is $700 too high for consumers?
The Sony Xperia Z2 is available and comes with a $50 discount. That's not much of a break given the off-contract price only drops to $700.
LG G3 is now easily available, but will that drive sales?
The LG G3 smartphone is available online and offline. Will it sell as well as LG hopes? The LG G3 smartphone is available and selling on Amazon for just under $100.
Google's Chromebooks embraced by schools, not so much by enterprise
Schools have embraced Chromebook laptops. Enterprises have not been so quick to adopt them. Schools are showing a keen interest in the affordable offerings from Google and its tech supply partners.
Federal judge greenlights GMail access in crime investigation, decision may ignite privacy debate
A U.S. judge issued a warrant to search a Gmail account. The decision may ignite another wave of privacy concerns.
China Internet users hit 632M, most tapping mobile devices for online access
There are now more than 630 million China-based Internet users. But growth in new users has slowed and hit an eight-year low.
Google enjoys healthy revenue spike, top business exec takes leave
Google reported strength and growth in revenue jumps, which has calmed analyst fears of mobile ad performance. A top executive is leaving for SoftBank.
HP CEO Meg Whitman is now wearing three leadership hats
Hewlett-Packard has a new chairperson for its board and it's HP CEO Meg Whitman. The news comes after the interim chairperson left to focus on his health.
Google Maps update includes voice command, features for cyclists
Google has rolled out a new update for its maps on Android devices. Some of the features are aimed at bike riders and include listing the elevation so riders can decide how hard they want to work.
Microsoft layoffs will take a year, critics wonder if a Nokia sale is down the road
Microsoft layoffs may take a full year to complete. Many will wonder who is on the chopping block and if Nokia's got a stable future.
Tata Consultancy enjoys 45% profit spike
Tata Consultancy Services has enjoyed a 45 percent increase in profits. The company seeks more revenue from technology with its software services and digital technology outsourcing.
Appcelerator aims to speed up app making
A new software platform has appeared in the market to make app building for mobile platforms easier. It is called Appcelerator.
Data breach at eBay brings a one-two punch, luring new users now a tough battle
A security breach and cyberattack in May hit all eBay users. The CEO admitted it also impacted efforts to build the user base.
Fitness wearables are slowly getting a fashion infusion
One complaint about wearable tech is that much of it is ugly. New lines of wearables add some style to the mix.
Airbnb logo draws social media backlash, may also ignite copyright battle
Airbnb updates its logo and brand image, some say it reflects a female sex organ. Another company with a similar logo is apparently looking for a new design.
Apple, IBM new best buds in iOS enterprise strategy
Apple turned to former rival IBM to help its company expand its mobile platform for enterprise use. Apple will target big business and government.
Inktank issues first release since becoming a Red Hat entity
The open source cloud technology company Red Hat recently made some acquisitions. One was Inktank, which is debuting Inktank 1.2 to help customers store and manage enterprise levels of 'hot' and 'cold' data.
Sedan sales take a backseat to SUV demand
SUVs and crossovers have eclipsed the sales of sedans for the first time in the United States. The information was announced by IHS Automotive.
Amazon testing an unlimited Kindle subscription model
Amazon is rumored to be testing a subscription model for ebooks on Kindle devices. The company already has many other subscription business models.
Sprint, T-Mobile eye spectrum purchase as merger remains a possibility
Two large telecom companies await a decision from the FCC on permission to make a joint bid for airwave spectrum. T-Mobile and Sprint are also discussing a merger.
First person to die in Tesla S accident: A thief who stole it
The first person to die in a Tesla S car crash was a thief. The car was stolen by the individual who crashed it.
LG shows off 18-inch flexible, transparent display that you can roll like a burrito
LG is busy developing curved and paper-thin screens. This leaves the tech community imagining other purposes for the displays.
Nokia Lumia gets a 'Cyan' of an upgrade boasting simpler camera app, easier editing access
A new upgrade from Windows Phone 8 will have features specific to the Nokia Lumia. The upgrade is dubbed Cyan.
HP interim chairman leaves post citing health issues
Hewlett-Packard interim chairman Ralph Whitworth has resigned from the board. He is reportedly quitting to focus on his health.
Apple debuts yet another way to pay for iTunes products, services
Apple has introduced another way to pay for iTunes products and services. It is called iTunes Pass, but it is available only in Japan for now.
Facebook, Nielsen team up to track TV viewing trends
Facebook has teamed up with Nielsen to study television watching behavior. It is part of an effort to understand how users watch TV on mobile devices.
VTech debuts smartwatch for the younger crowd
VTech is launching a $60 smartwatch and it's not for adults. The Kidizoom takes photos and videos.
