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Onion Pi transforms Raspberry Pi into anonymous Wi-Fi hotspot
- Although recent events have reminded us just how absurd the goal of absolute online privacy may be, Onion Pi promises to give users back a little peace of mind. The Onion Pi pack turns the diminutive Raspberry Pi into a portable wireless…
Apple TV updated with five new channels, including HBO Go and ESPN
- Apple TV owners have had very limited options for streaming content beyond iTunes and a handful of third party sources -- at least without recurring to jailbreaking and other hacks. But today the small set-top box is getting a couple…
LeaseWeb deletes MegaUpload data from 690 servers without warning
- Dutch hosting company LeaseWeb has abruptly deleted all of the data from 690 MegaUpload servers, informing Kim Dotcom they have wiped them all clean. Dotcom has expressed disappointment and frustration, calling the move by LeaseWeb a “huge disaster.”
Cookie-blocking browser plugin Ghostery feeds data to the ad industry
- The popular browser add-on called Ghostery blocks tracking code on websites, improving page load speeds and narrowing a user’s footprint on the web. It’s often touted as an essential part of the online privacy toolkit, and made the list in…
Pirate Bay co-founder can be extradited to Denmark to face hacking charges
- A Swedish district court has ruled that Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm Warg can be extradited to Denmark to face charges that he was involved in one of the country’s largest hacking attacks. What’s more, Warg must remain in custody…
Tea Party Republicans and 'liberal weenies' alike celebrate Texas email privacy law
- Texas is now the first state to require a warrant for all email surveillance and data collection. Governor Rick Perry signed the new privacy bill into law on June 14, which took effect immediately. Texans now enjoy more electronic privacy…
Google plans to provide worldwide internet coverage, via a network of floating balloons
- The mysterious Google X lab is at it again, and this time they are unleashing a top-secret internet service that goes by the code-name “Project Loon”. Google's plan is to eventually launch thousands of internet-beaming transmitters into the stratosphere, carried…
Google develops new software to combat child pornography images
- The internet is a gift; an extensive data sharing network that has enabled us to do so much good. It has revolutionized the way we communicate with one another, schedule events and vacations, manage our finances, and even receive an…
In the wake of PRISM, should we give up on online privacy?
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Depending who you ask, the scandal over PRISM, the NSA's secret data mining program, is either mere confirmation of what we already knew, or a shocking revelation that should drive people onto the streets in protest. It's certainly true that many people suspected internet services...
Secret court makes refusing government data requests tricky for companies
- Sources in touch with the New York Times purport that Yahoo was one of the companies with enough brass to try to resist national security data requests before its indoctrination into PRISM. In a secretive court though, the company was…
Google shows off Chrome's capabilities with Cube Slam game
- It’s been roughly two years since Google announced plans to add real-time communication features into its browser via WebRTC, an open source project that would do away with the need for a third-party plug-in. Although still in its infancy, both…
Yahoo to reset and re-issue inactive IDs starting mid-July
- Here’s the scenario: you’re signing up for a new service or web account and without fail, the username you’re interested in is already taken. Sure, you can attach a string of numbers or characters to the end but it’s not…
Netflix to launch multiple user profiles: tailored movie, TV suggestions coming your way
- If you are the owner of a Netflix account, then chances are that you're not the only one benefitting from the subscription. You probably share this service with your spouse, friends, or family. The big problem with this is that…
Facebook officially announces support for hashtags
- Facebook on Wednesday announced official support for hashtags after a successful run on other services like Instagram and Twitter. They’ve become a “vital part of popular culture” and since they’re already used organically on the social network anyway, they decided…
Opera Mail launches as dedicated desktop email client
- Opera's recent transition to to Chromium and Blink resulted in the underdog web browser losing its integrated email client. Although longtime users may see that as a step in the wrong direction, today the Norweigan company is offering a standalone…
Comcast to create extensive Wi-Fi network, by leveraging at-home routers
- Comcast, the nation’s third largest internet provider, is unveiling a new feature that promises to provide Wi-Fi internet access from almost anywhere in the world. The system involves tapping into the personal routers of Comcast users, creating millions of public…
It's official: Google confirms acquisition of Waze
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Following weeks of speculation, Google has now officially confirmed the acquisition of Waze. No financial details were given but previous reports put the figure at $1.3 billion with a requirement to keep the company a separate entity, based in Israel, for at least three years.
Google raises cash bounty for reporting vulnerabilities in its services
- Google takes security seriously; so much so that it is willing to pay a bounty to anyone who manages to find a vulnerability in any of its services. The company began offering these payouts a couple of years ago, and…
ConnectED initiative promises schools +100Mbps Internet in 5 years
- The Obama administration yesterday unveiled plans (pdf) to vastly improve broadband delivered to K-12 students. The initiative aims to roll out 100Mbps Internet (up to 1Gbps where possible) to public schools within the next five years and all supposedly without…
YouTube tripled ad sales following app release in App Store
- Mobile advertising is big business and if you need any evidence to support that claim, look no further than YouTube. That’s because the company has tripled their mobile ad sales in the last six months which could be worth as…
Acer to auction off Aspire R7 Star Trek Edition ultrabooks for charity
- Acer announced today at Computex that it will be auctioning off 25 Aspire R7 "Star Trek Edition" ultrabooks on eBay. Bidding is set to commence on June 14 through June 24 and proceeds will be given to two charities: Save…
Pandora launches HTML5 player with focus on big screen experience
- Pandora, one of the biggest names in the music streaming business with 70 million active monthly users, has just rolled out a new player designed to play nicely with TVs and video game consoles. The web app, which can be…
Apple has more user accounts than anyone else - except Facebook
- A new research report from Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty revealed that Apple has more user accounts than any other technology company expect one – Facebook. The social network trumps all others with 1.05 billion accounts while Apple places a…
Zeus Trojan returns: Facebook being used to spread the infection
- The infamous Zeus malware has once again resurfaced, but this time it’s using Facebook to further its crime spree. First detected in 2007, Zeus has infected millions of computers over the past six years. Despite the efforts of numerous security…
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