Articles by Robert Lawson
Silicon Valley dam is also home to fossil finds
A Silicon Valley dam construction site is also the site of some fossil specimens of scientific value. Many hundred fossils have been exhumed.
Google Play gets an update, holds 1.5M apps
Google Play Services updated to version 5.0 and the platform currently holds 1.5 million apps. This has made Google's service a success in the content marketplace.
CDC: Holiday weekends prime time for drowsy drivers so beware
The CDC just released a report on the dangers of drowsy driving. They say it can be as dangerous as drunk driving.
Samsung plans massive $1B display module facility for Vietnam
Samsung Electronics is set to build a massive $1B display factory in Vietnam. It recently won the license to start building.
Android Wear smart watch gets a bit of a mixed response from reviewers
The new Android Wear smart watch is available to consumers but should they buy one? Reviews indicate no, but still offer plenty of praise.
Tesla gets Pennsylvania green light for 5 retail stores
Tesla motors plans to sell its electric cars directly to the public. The car maker appears to be making headway and was approved for constructing five stores in Pennsylvania.
Pew Report: Top challenges facing the Internet in the next decade
Pew Research Center report indicates concerns among experts about what the Internet might bring over the next decade. Here is a look at the top worries.
HTC enjoys quarterly profit thanks to cost cutting, new handset
The mobile phone maker HTC experiences a healthy profit thanks to a new handset and internal cost-cutting measures. The company's quarterly report shows strong gains.
Amazon, FTC battling over mobile in-app purchases
Amazon will face the FTC in court to battle fines from children making unauthorized app purchases. Purchases are often made without parents' knowledge.
T-Mobile cramming under FTC scrutiny, customers urged to review bills
T-Mobile is accused of a practice called 'cramming' that alleges customers were charged for texts they did not know they were paying for. The FTC alleges T-Mobile did it knowingly.
Google buys itself a streaming music service
Yes, Google has bought yet another company. This time it is a streaming music service called Songza.
Lasers may be next tool used to detect drunk drivers
Lasers may replace breathalyzers used to detect drunk drivers. The devices reportedly detect alcohol fumes inside automobiles.
Why orcas remain in danger of extinction
Southern resident Orcas, otherwise known as killer whales, face several threats to their survival as a species. Ten years after protective efforts began by NOAA, they face problems.
Android devices susceptible to bug, says IBM research
A majority of Android devices, at least a reported 86 percent, are vulnerable to this security threat. It could allow hackers to obtain sensitive information.
Cloud storage viewed as a commodity, price war ignites
Cloud storage is quickly became a commodity. That means major competing tech companies are dropping prices at the consumer and enterprise levels.
Amazon Web Services bursts out some cheap and small EC2 capabilities
Amazon Web Services has unveiled an EC2 instance that can 'burst up' to provide administrative relief when needed. They're mainly used in low-CPU usage scenarios.
Why Google, Detroit not in sync over self-driving cars
Google and carmakers in Detroit are not in agreement over plans for self-driving cars. Why the tension?
Panasonic moves into the classroom with tablet, connected strategy
Panasonic launched the new 3E tablet that is designed with students in mind. It is built for the classroom, a move initiating more classroom involvement with mobile technology.
Salamanders shrinking thanks to global warming
Salamanders are reportedly shrinking due to the effects of climate change in North America, scientists believe. A recently released study points to data from the Appalachians.
Nissan acceleration issue under fed scrutiny
About 360,000 Nissan vehicles are being investigated by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials after complaints of accelerator pedal problems. Nissan says it is cooperating with officials.
UK says Google Glass falls under data privacy rules
The UK Information Commissioner's Office says wearable technology such as Google Glass must follow data privacy regulations like the ones imposed on CCTV. Glass will cost around £1,000.
Wal-Mart makes iPhone 5S more affordable to the masses
Wal-Mart, in a move that may suggest a release of the iPhone 6 soon, dropped the price on its iPhone 5C and 5S in its stores. Customers have to sign a two-year contract with one of three providers to get the deal.
FDA greenlights robotic legs for paraplegics
The FDA has approved the marketing of a robotic legs device developed for individuals that are paralyzed below the waist, otherwise known as paraplegics. A remote-control device worn on the patient's wrist controls it.
