Beck Alleman

Im a Journalism major originally from the small town of Utopia, TX. I love it here in Texas and hope to never leave. I enjoy writing about all things technology-related.

Driverless Cars Continue to Raise Financial and Legal Concerns

Credit: Autoblog.com Driverless cars are quickly becoming a reality thanks to Google's recent investments in the technology. It seems that driverless cars can only improve life for

By Beck Alleman

/ July 19, 2013

Driverless Cars Continue to Raise Financial and Legal Concerns

Greater Connectivity in 'Internet of Things' Poses Security Risks

Credit: slashgear.com The "Internet of Things" is the concept that all devices are connected to each other and the user by the Internet. This means, for example,

By Beck Alleman

/ June 13, 2013

Greater Connectivity in 'Internet of Things' Poses Security Risks

Internet Wiretapping Laws an Intrusion on Civil Rights, Opponents Say

Credit: New York Times Recently, a government task force created legislation that would force big name Internet giants such as Facebook and Google to allow the government to access their

By Beck Alleman

/ June 6, 2013

Internet Wiretapping Laws an Intrusion on Civil Rights, Opponents Say

Online Voter Registration Gains Traction Nationwide

Credit: California Forward Online voter registration is a concept that has only recently been made available to U.S. citizens. At the moment, most states don't have a

By Beck Alleman

/ May 30, 2013

Online Voter Registration Gains Traction Nationwide

Apple CEO Tim Cook Proposes Major Reductions in Corporate Tax Rates

Source: dailytech.com Earlier this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a speech to Congress on what he called a "dramatic simplification" of corporate tax laws. The main

By Beck Alleman

/ May 23, 2013

Apple CEO Tim Cook Proposes Major Reductions in Corporate Tax Rates

FCC Blocks Abandonment of Wired Telephone Networks

Credit: Level 3 Communications Last week, the FCC again denied a request by wired telephone companies to shut down their networks. This request comes as more Americans are moving away

By Beck Alleman

/ May 17, 2013

FCC Blocks Abandonment of Wired Telephone Networks

New Patent Laws Introduced to Favor Smaller Tech Companies

Credit: usapatentlaws.com Last Monday, new legislation was introduced in Congress that would reform current patent laws by lessening the number of patent lawsuits, especially in the technology field, where

By Beck Alleman

/ May 9, 2013

New Patent Laws Introduced to Favor Smaller Tech Companies

As Google Glass Nears Release, Legal Problems Arise

/ Flickr Credit: TED Conference As Google Glass nears release, many are concerned over some of the legal issues this revolutionary device could bring up. One of the most prominent --

By Beck Alleman

/ May 6, 2013

As Google Glass Nears Release, Legal Problems Arise

Austin Energy Receives Half a Million For Clean Cities Project

Credit: austin.ynn.com Austin Energy, an energy company owned by the City of Austin that serves the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, is about to receive a $500,

By Beck Alleman

/ December 11, 2012

Austin Energy Receives Half a Million For Clean Cities Project