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'Snoopers' charter' petition hits signatures target
Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
A petition asking the UK government to repeal its new Investigatory Powers Act now has more than 118,000 signatures.
SpaceX wants to surround Earth with an internet service that's 200 times faster
Posted in Hardware on 28th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
On November 15, the company filed a lengthy application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch 4,425 satellites.
'Extreme surveillance' becomes UK law
Posted in Online on 24th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
Investigatory Powers Act legalises range of tools for snooping and hacking by the security services.
SpaceX Files for FCC Approval for 4,425 Satellite Global Broadband Constellation
Posted in Hardware on 17th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
Satellites, which will weight 386kg each, will orbit from 1,110 km to 1,325 km and provide services in the Ku and Ka frequency bands.
Edward Snowden: Don't fear Trump, fear the surveillance state
Posted in Online on 11th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The NSA whistleblower spoke for the first time since Trump's election victory.