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Article | 3/06/2013 Google says 'no' to sexually explicit content on Glass
Google Glass can, in theory, be used for lots of things, but sexually explicit material is one area now off limits to developers.
Article | 3/06/2013 TechEd: Microsoft preps system software for cloud usage
Microsoft is updating a number of its IT infrastructure and development tools to work more seamlessly with its Azure hosted cloud services, including ...
Article | 3/06/2013 Google Glass not to allow face recognition for now
Google will not allow face recognition on its Glass wearable computer for now, until there are strong privacy protections.
Article | 31/05/2013 Personal Audio defends its podcasting patent
The company that owns a U.S. patent for podcasting is confident the patent will stand up to a challenge initiated this week by the Electronic Frontier...
Article | 31/05/2013 LinkedIn aims to keep hackers out with two-factor login
Add LinkedIn to the list of Internet companies trying to make themselves safer from cyberattacks by adding two-step authentication.
Article | 31/05/2013 Wall Street Beat: Tech stocks up despite dire PC, server outlook
Despite dismal forecasts for PCs and servers, tech stocks have been doing well on optimism about cloud technology and mobile devices.
Article | 31/05/2013 NZ ordered to return some seized material to Kim Dotcom
Material irrelevant to police investigation that was seized from Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and three associates in January 2012 will have to be re...
Article | 31/05/2013 US allows export of communication devices, software and services to Iran
The U.S. government has lifted sanctions on the export of a variety of consumer communications devices, software and services including mobile phones ...
Article | 30/05/2013 Ads hit Tumblr desktop feeds as Yahoo takeover looms
Tumblr is now putting ads in users' feeds on the desktop, in what could be the first move toward making sure the social blogging site is a profitable ...
Article | 30/05/2013 EFF targets podcasting patent for invalidation
A 1996 podcasting patent is in the crosshairs of two digital rights groups, which are hoping the public will help them get the patent invalidated.
Article | 30/05/2013 More chow mein? Google now makes it easier to decide
Google is trying to make it easier to find nutrition information online for a wide range of foods with a new search feature whose aim is to address th...
Article | 30/05/2013 Zoho launches Pulse business social-network app
Zoho is getting into the business social-networking game with a new product called Pulse, which also ties back to many of its other applications.
Article | 29/05/2013 Nissan, other brands suspend Facebook ads over offensive content
Nissan and some other big brands have suspended advertising campaigns on Facebook after ads were apparently displayed next to offensive content on the...
Article | 29/05/2013 Facebook puts its stamp on public figures with verified Pages
Just like on Twitter, Facebook is now putting a small, blue check mark next to the names of celebrities and other high-profile people and businesses o...
Article | 29/05/2013 Amazon Web Services integrates with Google, Facebook for easier logins
Using a new API announced by Amazon Web Services, developers can use Amazon.com, Facebook, or Google's sign-in systems for their cloud-based apps.