The NSA taps directly into Google and Yahoo’s servers
Documents leaked by Edward Snowden reveal that the NSA tapped directly into the cloud storage of Google and Yahoo, which the two tech giants say took them by surprise.
On Oct 30, 2013 by Joe Kloc
America has terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Internet service
Customers have few options from which to choose, and companies have even fewer incentives to improve service.
On Oct 29, 2013 by Aaron Sankin
The 10 scariest places on Google Street View
From abandoned houses to simple glitches in its photography, Google Street View is just as effective at Halloween scares as goblins or amateur Lady Gaga makeup.
On Oct 25, 2013 by Mike Fenn
How many countries are in the world? (You’re wrong)
Not even C.G.P. Grey can give you a straight answer.
On Oct 24, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski
You can’t put a price tag on privacy
The interest you earn in the form of supposedly free services is rarely worth opening such an account.
On Oct 23, 2013 by [email protected]
Google’s latest project maps DDoS attacks in almost real time
The Digital Attack Map makes the mechanics of cyberwar easier to visualize.
On Oct 23, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Using Google Earth, authorities zoom in on pot farmer
An anonymous tip led cops to seek a bird’s-eye view.
On Oct 22, 2013 by Miles Klee
What Google searches can tell us about misogyny
A striking series of images confirms we still have far to go.
On Oct 21, 2013 by Miles Klee
Google unveils new weapon against Internet restrictions around the world
uProxy is a clever, free way to circumvent Internet restrictions in the countries with the worst censorship track records.
On Oct 21, 2013 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Email users flock to German companies in wake of NSA leaks
German email providers have seen a boom in usership. According to Der Spiegel, much of this growth is due to NSA spying revelations.
On Oct 16, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Google’s ‘Homeward Bound’ ad is almost too amazing to be true
After two decades, Saroo Brierley found his way home.
On Oct 16, 2013 by Aaron Sankin
Alleged Silk Road founder ‘not excessively’ worried about the future
Ross William Ulbricht wanted to be “interrogated by a member of the media.”
On Oct 14, 2013 by Miles Klee
Google’s about to start selling your image to advertisers
The Internet’s newest commercial spokesperson is… you.
On Oct 11, 2013 by Miles Klee
Daily Fluff: Study: Dogs also look silly wearing Google Glass
Wearable computers may be the future, but they still look pretty ridiculous.
On Oct 10, 2013 by [email protected]
Google cracks down on mugshot blackmail
People haunted by online evidence of past arrests may soon feel some relief.
On Oct 7, 2013 by Miles Klee
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