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Robert Schoon

Anti-Virus Firm AVG Offering Mobile Location Blocking for the Age of Waning Mobile Privacy

Dec 10, 2013 03:06 PM EST

Just last week, Apple unveiled its customer-tracking iBeacon technology in every one of its U.S. Apple Stores. With more retailers expected to start track consumer location data next year, cybersecurity company AVG has introduced an anti-location tracking feature to its Android privacy app.

NSA, Other Agencies, Have Been Spying On World of Warcraft and Xbox Live For a Long Time

Dec 10, 2013 02:54 PM EST

Fearing terrorists could use virtual worlds as a planning and recruiting ground, the National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies have planted spies in games like World of Warcraft and Second Life, and have monitored communications on Xbox Live. Some video game spying activities have been going on since at least 2008.

Microsoft, Spooked By Snoops, Joins the Encryption Crowd

Dec 06, 2013 01:58 AM EST

After continuing revelations about the National Security Agency's snooping programs - some which reportedly did not involve the NSA giving notification to, or obtaining permission from internet technology companies - Microsoft joined the chorus of IT giants locking down their networks with tighter security.

Unlocked and Pre-Paid: The Only Smartphone Market Left to Tap

Dec 05, 2013 06:25 PM EST

The picture keeps getting better for mobile customers who don't want, or cannot afford, to sign a lengthy contract for a decent smartphone with decent service. Next week, AT&T is making its no-contract service more competitive.

The New York Times' New Web App "Today's Paper" Doesn't Look Like It

Dec 05, 2013 05:32 PM EST

On Thursday, The New York Times launched a new web app called "Today's Paper," promising a responsive app developed with the daily reader in mind. However, it misses the mark.

2 Million Compromised Google, Twitter, and Facebook Passwords Found in Pony Botnet Sweep

Dec 05, 2013 12:35 AM EST

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a trove of password information on a server in the Netherlands containing stolen credentials for nearly two million accounts including Twitter, Yahoo, Google, and Facebook.

NSA Leaks: Up To 5 Billion Mobile Device Location Updates Collected Each Day

Dec 04, 2013 11:53 PM EST

The National Security Agency maintains a database that tracks mobile devices like smartphones, according to a new report, using a tracking program that logs up to five billion location data points per day.

Android Chief's Next Project - Real Androids: Google Snaps Up Robotics Companies for New "Moonshot" Project

Dec 04, 2013 11:11 PM EST

Google already plans to stop aging and create a universal translator (a la "Hitchhikers Guide"), so maybe this next "Moonshot" project isn't that outlandish: Google's former Android lead has stepped down to wok on creating robots for Google.

Facebook Tinkers With News Feed Ranking for 'Higher Quality' Articles

Dec 04, 2013 10:50 PM EST

Facebook is increasingly being used for news, which, as it's a challenge to the news-crazy and recently public Twitter, the world's largest social network would like to see continue. On Monday, Facebook announced it's new goal is to make the News Feed more newsy than ever by updating the web app's ranking system.

Oppo N1 Release Date and Price US: Brings Smart Innovations and CyanogenMod, But No LTE - Available Dec. 10

Dec 02, 2013 04:49 PM EST

Oppo Electronics has a bit of a cult following among Android fans. The Chinese manufacturer offers high-end specs for pretty cheap prices, along with the kind of flexibility that core Android fans go nuts for. Oppo just announced that their latest flagship phone, the Oppo N1, is getting a release date of Dec. 10 - and it comes with a piece of software pre-installed that you can no longer find on Google Play.

Cyber Monday 2013 News: Walmart Brings Huge Savings on HDTV and Other Gadgets, Free Shipping To Rival Amazon Prime

Dec 02, 2013 02:26 PM EST

Walmart is hopping on the growing Cyber Monday trend with some typically low Walmart prices on some top tech products. Here's a look at some of the offers they're including.

Amazon Cyber Monday Deals 2013: Big Sales on Kindle Fire HDX, HDTVs, and Virtual Doorbusters Every Ten Minutes

Dec 01, 2013 11:01 PM EST

Being the world's largest online retailer, it only makes sense that Amazon.com would take Cyber Monday 2013, the Black Friday for the online shopping season, seriously. Judging by some of the deals Amazon is offering, they are.

Google Glass Banned From Another Seattle Establishment

Dec 01, 2013 10:22 PM EST

Nick Starr, a network engineer and Google Glass Explorer, was the unfortunate patron to learn the hard way that Google's smartglasses were not welcome in a local Seattle restaurant.

Cars in Mexico Built To a Deadly Double Standard for Latin Americans - Report

Dec 01, 2013 09:23 PM EST

Mexico is enjoying a huge growth in its auto-manufacturing industry, with factories producing cars to the highest standards for engineering and safety - but only if those cars are headed to markets in Europe and the United States.

With Jolla Phone and Sailfish OS, Another David Taking on Goliath

Dec 01, 2013 08:22 PM EST

Jolla, both the name of a new smartphone and the Finish startup that released it on Wednesday, is stepping into a difficult arena: The tiny company is looking to take on Android and iOS with its new Sailfish OS.
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