Articles by Robert Lawson
Dell can't meet Chromebook demand, Microsoft aims to offer alternative
Amid too high a demand for Chromebooks, Dell has temporarily stopped selling them. The company can't keep up with production.
Samsung ditches factory partner after child labor infractions are revealed
Samsung has cut ties with one of its factories in China. It was allegedly found to have been using child labor to manufacture goods.
Iris scanner coming with Samsung's Galaxy Note 4? We'll see soon enough
Could an Iris scanner be the next feature to hit the Galaxy Note series? A Samsung tweet spurred rumors.
Tech titans make one last push for net neutrality, ask FCC for fair access and less censorship
In a final push for net neutrality, a trade group representing tech companies urged to FCC to consider a net neutral objective. The last FCC proposal was unpopular.
Satya Nadella big plans to turn Microsoft around sounds scary for everyone except Nadella
Big changes are coming to Mircosoft under a new plan from Satya Nadella. Analysts say it includes layoffs.
Naegleria fowleri: Rare brain-eating amoeba kills 9-year-old Kansas girl
A rare amoeba that feeds on the human brain was discovered to have killed a Kansas girl. She was 9 years old.
Samsung Tizen launch in Russia hits a snag
The Samsung Z Tizen phone has again been delayed in Russia. The company made the decision at last minute but promises a release soon.
Cuba car sales failing to drive forward due to high prices
Some 50 cars have been sold in Cuba for the first half of the year. The country opened up sales, but price tags have kept citizens from buying the government-run vehicle inventory.
A drone may be the photographer's next best friend
Researchers at MIT have developed the perfect drone for photographers. It incorporates lighting specific to the trade.
Yelp is yelping mad about Google search, joins EU complaint
Yelp is joining a EU complaint alleging Google manipulates its search results to unfairly rank Google+ reviews higher. A recently leaked study may make the case.
Google sets up advisory committee to deal with 'right to be forgotten' requests
Google struggles to deal with 'right to be forgotten' requests. The company lost its battle in EU court and will enlist help from an advisory board.
Critical infrastructures worldwide not ready to battle cyber attacks, claims new study
A recent study concludes critical infrastructure and major industrial control systems worldwide are not prepared for cyber attacks. Utility, oil, gas, and energy are among control centers at risk.
Amazon Web Services aims for Germany, boasts new partner
Amazon Web Services finds a new partner with Cloudian. It also may have found homes for facilities in Germany and Australia.
EU signs off on Apple store trademark
The European Union gave approval to Apple's request to trademark its physical store layout. Apple will secure its intellectual property within the EU.
Security super tight at tech titan chief conclave
Security is tight at the Sun Valley, Idaho, Allen & Co. conference. Scouts are even searching the sky for drones that may try to impose on billionaires this year.
DARPA grant is funding brain implant research to restore, boost human memory
DARPA will fund the Restoring Active Memory program. Their grants will allow research of a memory restoration device.
Tech interns making big moolah at top companies
Tech interns at top companies in Silicon Valley are getting younger. They are also making more money.
Feds mull modernizing E-Rate connectivity program for educational institutions
The FCC may approve a move to modernize E-Rate, a program that offers telecom discounts for schools. It may authorize billions of dollars to be redirected to benefit students.
Want an old iPhone? Apple's selling them on eBay
An Apple factory outlet store is selling recertified iPhones on eBay for a limited time. The phones are being sold at rock-bottom prices and are refurbished models.
Mexican telecom mogul breaks up company to avoid government reforms
Mexican telecom mogul Carlos Slim breaks up his empire amid reforms proposed by the Mexican government. The reforms will be sent to President Enrique Peña Nieto to sign into law.
Honda expands recall to nearly 1M vehicles
Honda expands a recall related to defective air bags made by Takata by up to 1 million vehicles. The recall is part of a federal probe into car parts made by Takata for Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Chrysler and Toyota.
The good, and the bad, of the LG G Watch
Reviews of the new LG G Watch, released in the UK, provide a glimpse of a device that seems to be a slight improvement over Samsung's recent smart watch release. But is it enough of a significant improvement?
Google backs off net neutrality battlefield
Google and Facebook have both opted out of the fight for net neutrality. The companies were once vocal about the issue.
Verizon fields 150K law enforcement data requests in just six months
In six months, Verizon had 150,000 requests from various law enforcement agencies. The agencies ranged from local to federal.
Apple employees take to the streets to march for gay pride
Thousands of employees from Apple took to the streets to show their support for gay rights at a gay pride event in California. Few companies have made this contribution to the LGBT community.
FCC readies review teams for proposed telecom mergers
The FCC is preparing two teams to review the plans for AT&T-DirecTV and Comcast-Time Warner mergers. Several advocacy groups are opposed to the mergers.
Scientists may have found the consciousness on and off switch
Scientists believe they have found the key to turning consciousness on and off in the brain. The research is new and incomplete however.
Apple stock outlook as new products loom
Apple's stock is on the rise and analysts predict it may hit $100 a share. The company will be releasing a new iPhone and probably a smart watch soon.
BlackBerry handsets win acclaim for quality, innovative strength
BlackBerry, whose popularity has faded in the United States, recently received a Red Dot award for design.
Cheeky photo gets Mom banned from Facebook
Facebook banned a mom for 24 hours for posting a photo to Coppertone's page. Facebook claimed it violated its pornographic image policy.
