privacy

Why the war between Google and Europe is only getting worse

Posted in Business on 4th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

European policy makers have hammered the search giant in recent years over privacy and antitrust issues.

Google and Apple to introduce default encryption

Posted in Business on 19th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Apple said that devices running its new iOS8 software would be encrypted by default, with even the company itself unable to gain access.

Google reinstates 'forgotten' links after pressure

Posted in Business on 4th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

After widespread criticism, Google has begun reinstating some links it had earlier removed under the controversial "right to be forgotten" ruling.

Google Glass to be banned from all UK cinemas

Posted in Hardware on 2nd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

If you've just acquired a Google Glass headset for ,000, don't show it off at the movies.

How the NSA can 'turn on' your phone remotely

Posted in Software on 7th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Even if you power off your cell phone, the U.S. government can turn it back on.