Articles by Ross A. Lincoln

Microsoft Promises "Fair and Reasonable" Patent Licensing

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 10 February 12

Such nice words never sounded so ominous. (We kid, we kid.)

In Pictures: The Girls Of CES 2012

By Marcus Yam, Ross A. Lincoln Published 20 January 12

CES 2012 was filled to the brim with new tablets and 3D display technology, but somehow exhibitors found a way to include booth models as part of their showcase. Take a peek through our picture story to see some of what we saw this year in Las Vegas.

1.4 Million People Have 'Preordered' India's Aakash Tablet

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 6 January 12

However, no money has actually changed hands just yet...

Western Digital Ordered to Pay $525 Million To Seagate

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 23 November 11

A drop in the bucket Western Digital plans to fight on principle, if one can call it that.

'Occupy Flash' Aims to End the Tyranny of Adobe's Plug-In

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 18 November 11

The name is crass, but the sentiment is appreciated

Estonian Clickjacking Ring Totally Busted

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 12 November 11

A pretty ingenious con, all things considered.

U.S. Web-Blocking Devices Used By Syrian Government

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 1 November 11

Originally intended for use in Dubai, their use may violate trade sanctions against Syria.

Report: HP To Kill webOS in November

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 31 October 11

Thus ends the the saga of TouchPad.

U.S. and China Bicker Over China's 'Great Firewall'

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 21 October 11

They'll probably find common ground in their support for obscenely wealthy oligarchies.

Logitech M525 Wireless Mouse Boasts 3-year Battery Life

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 20 October 11

That's a long time to develop a repetitive stress injury in your click-finger.

Microsoft Signs Patent Licensing Deal With Quanta

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 14 October 11

And now another item has been crossed off of their 'Kill Google' bucket list.

Google's Bid to Acquire Motorola Faces DOJ Scrutiny

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 30 September 11

Is the DOJ's second request for more information about the proposed acquisition routine, or a roadblock?

T-Mobile Sides With Samsung in Battle With Apple

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 30 September 11

How long before Samsung announces that the proposed AT&T buyout is just the super best thing ever?

Samsung to Pay Microsoft for Every Android Device Sold

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 29 September 11

Samsung and Microsoft attempt to ruin Android for everyone with patent sharing deal. Will this make all Google's base are belong to them?

Leo's Out! Meg Whitman Has Been Appointed HP CEO

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 22 September 11

The end of the Apotheker era begins now.

Rumor: HP Looking To Fire CEO After Less Than A Year

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 22 September 11

And it looks like they're casting flirty glances at Meg Whitman.

LaCie's Little Big Disk Has Thunderbolt Interface

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 21 September 11

And it's available in one terabyte, or two.

Microsoft Releases Robotics Developer Studio 4 Beta

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 21 September 11

The fourth law of robotics: Monetize

Obama Signs Dramatic U.S. Patent Reform Into Law

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 17 September 11

The America Invents Act brings US patent law in line with the rest of the world

Archos G9 Tablet Available for Pre-Sale on September 20

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 16 September 11

Assuming you can't wait until October to spend $300.00.

Would You Pay $1000 For A Pixel Qi Screen Tablet?

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 15 September 11

Sol Computers thinks you will.

HP Unveils Consumer-Priced 3D Scanner

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 9 September 11

It isn't a holographic projector, but it might bring small businesses one step closer to the Star Trek version of the future.

How to Hack Together a TV Celebrity Silencer

By Ross A. Lincoln Published 9 September 11

This might solve the Snookie problem once and for all.