Samsung's huge quarter, more Yahoo missteps and some scary news if you care about net neutrality. It's in the tech news for Jan 24 2017 ..
Author - Mike Olsen
Solved: The Case of the Exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7. And The Culprits Are …
After a huge PR nightmare, Samsung has emerged with news that it's finally solved the mystery of its exploding Samsung Note 7 devices. Tech analysis.
Netflix Beats the Street, Google Buys Fabric: Jan 19, 2017 Tech News
In today's tech news for Jan. 19, 2017, Netflix quarterly results wow, Twitter sells Fabric to Google and the future of Faraday Future is...
FTC Sues Qualcomm, Google Plus’ Second Life: Jan 18, 2017 Tech News
In today's tech news for Jan 18 2017, FTC sues Qualcomm, Vine shutters, Zuck testifies and Google Updates Goggle Plus. It's Mike Olsen with your...
SpaceX Nails It, Andy Rubin’s Back and AT&T Flails: Tech News for Jan 16, 2017
In the tech news for Jan 16, 2017, SpaceX succeeds, AT&T fails and, what? Yup. Andy Rubin is back ....
Nintendo Switch: Information Overload, But In A Good Way
The $299 Nintendo Switch console will drop on March 3, execs said early this morning. And game wise, what a lineup ...
Nintendo Switch, MS StaffHub and Google Maps: Tech News for Jan 13, 2017
In today's tech news for Jan 13, 2017, Mike Olsen's got Nintendo Switch details, plus new details on Google Maps with Uber, Apple's battery bug and...
Mac Battery Life, Ronja, Nintendo Switch Zelda: Jan 11, 2017 Tech News
Here's the Jan. 11, 2017 tech news for you. Today we're talking Mac battery bug fixes, Zelda on the Nintendo Switch, Ronja and tech nirvana. It's the...
Apple AR, New Google Car and What’s An Altaba: Tech News for Jan 10, 2017
Apple finally emerges with an AR partner, awesome Clemson-Alabama game camera tech and what in the heck is an Altaba? Get the tech news for Jan 10...
Apple iPhone, Amazon Alexa and Uber Movement: Tech News for Jan 9, 2017
Today in tech, Apple iPhone turns 10, Amazon Alexa beats Google Home, Uber unveils Uber Movement. Mike Olsen's Morning Tech Report rounds up the tech...
CES 2017: Robots? Futuristic Cars? Yawn. Show Me A New Samsung Chromebook
At CES 2017, gadget, e-car and robot news is getting all the attention. But tech reporter Mike Olsen says the show's best reveal yet is (wait for it)...
CES 2017: From Amazon to Intel, Acer to Huawei, New Hardware Beckons
CES 2017 doesn't officially launch till Thursday, but today several of the world's biggest hardware makers made their big reveals. Here's a roundup.
Tech Predictions 2017: Here’s What’s Ahead for Google, Apple, Nintendo …
Apple is going to cram too much into the iPhone 8, predicts technologist Mike Olsen. Check out his 2017 tech predictions Apple, Google and Nintendo...
Loss of Events from New Google Plus Leaves Users Scrambling
"Why G+ would even consider dropping this functionality is beyond me.” -- G+ User
Softcard: Just the Latest Epic Wireless Carrier Fail
Softcard's official ending is just the latest example of spectacular wireless carrier screwups over the years.
How to Build an Affordable Website
Here's how you can build an affordable website for your Internet empire.
A Home Away From Search: Why Google Bought Nest
Google on Monday announced its intent to purchase Nest Labs for $3.2 billion. Here's why Nest and firms like it build Google a nice post-search home.
CES 2014: Escort PASSPORT Max Digital Radar, Laser Detectors Forge Ahead
Escort showcased its new and purely digital radar detector, the PASSPORT Max, at CES 2014. Here's a deep tech dive from our Mike Olsen.
CES 2014: FLIR Thermal Imaging, Get Your Amateur Mythbuster On
Thermal imaging company FLIR took to CES 2014 to unveil FLIR One, a personal thermal camera accessory for the Apple iPhone 5 and 5S. Details here.
CES 2014: Samsung Smart Home, Google VP9 Kickstart Show
CES 2014 starts Tuesday. But on Monday, Samsung, Google and other tech companies got a jump on things and announced new products early. Here's what's...
Google Chromecast Update, New Google Play Edition Devices from Sony, LG
Two new Google Play Edition devices are at Google Play: LG's G Pad 8.3 tablet and Sony's Z Ultra G smartphone. Here's what's inside -- plus...
Nintendo Wii U: Mike Olsen’s Holiday Gift Selection
Don't be fooled by the promises of the Playstation 4 or the Xbox One, the Nintendo Wii U is the gaming system of choice this season, says our Mike...
Game Over: How Feedly Already Won the Race to Replace Google Reader
Feedly beat the competition to be the go to alternative for Google Reader. Here's how.
Feedly Cloud, Digg Reader Move in on Google Reader Demise
Our Mike Olsen with the latest on Digg Reader and the new Feedly Cloud. The imminent shutdown of Google Reader creates opportunity for competitors...
RIP Google Reader Infographics, Reactions, Analysis (all coverage)
Mourning Google Reader? Here's all our coverage for you -- news, analysis, video, graphics, parodies and options to explore. RIP Google Reader...
Google Buys Waze: Taking the Road Less Traveled
Google's purchase of Waze might be its smartest buy yet, says our Mike Olsen. Here's what this cool little app adds to the Googleverse.
NSA PRISM Program: Laporte, Jarvis, Pundits React; Leaker ID, UK Parodies
On NSA PRISM scandal, Laporte, Jarvis, pundits react -- and UK parodies galore. Here's a sampling of what the technorati has to say -- and the...
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg, Google CEO Page: We Didn’t Know About PRISM (statements here)
Google CEO Page and Facebook CEO Zuckerberg have issued strong denials that they worked with the NSA on Verizon PRISM data spying. Full statements...
Ten Terrific Tablet Tasks: Carpentry, Cooking, Remote Access, Lighting and More
Need a carpenter's assistant? A new security system? A second monitor? Our Mike Olsen has 10 terrific tasks your tablet will do if you have the right...
Google Reader Alternatives: Feedly, NetVibes to Mend Your Broken Heart
Bummed about Google killing off Google Reader? So is Mike Olsen. He's rounded up some alternatives for you, which include Feedly and NetVibes and an...
Mike Olsen: The End of Google Reader As We Know It and I Don’t Feel Fine
Google kills Google Reader -- it'll be gone for good July 1 -- and an industry mourns. So does our Mike Olsen. Here's why.
Mike Olsen: Snapseed Review and How To Use it to Max Out Your Smartphone Pics
Bored with Instagram’s filters? Who isn't? Enter Snapseed. A fresh new way to quickly and powerfully take your smartphone pics up a notch with...