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Chinese government to launch Netflix rival

Mark Raby, Jun 28th 2012 Discuss [4]

Although Hollywood doesn't exactly have a chummy relationship with China, the nation is hoping it can start changing that by promising revenue deals for studios that opt to be a part of a new government-run streaming movie service. The idea sounds like something most Americans could never even imagine, but it could be a huge thing for those in China. Read The Full Story

Stuxnet virus origin confirmed: USA and Isreali governments

Chris Burns, Jun 1st 2012 Discuss [14]

This week it has been confirmed that the computer virus known as Stuxnet which spread accidentally across the global internet in 2010 was created originally by the governments of the United States and Israel to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. The worm was originally created to sabotage and shake apart Iran’s nuclear program, and was part of a larger program code-named “Olympic Games.” This virus became public after what’s assumed to have been a rogue laptop transported the virus out to the global web.

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Apple CEO paves lobbying path on Capitol Hill

Ben Kersey, May 29th 2012 Discuss [1]

The CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, is said to have met with Congressmen on Capitol Hill last Tuesday that could signal a change in the company's approach to lawmaking access. CNN Money reports that Cook met with several senior Congress officials from both parties, a change in pace from the usual policy for the company. Cook’s visit, however, sends a signal to representatives in Congress that they have access to the CEO if needs be. Read The Full Story

Navy ships getting 4G LTE makeovers

Mark Raby, May 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Being in the Navy is no easy task. There is no shortage of things to discuss when thinking about things the brave men and women have to endure on a daily basis, but one that can't be discounted is the utter lack of personal communications while they are out at sea. Until now, it a sailor wants to check their email, stream video, or do anything for personal use, they're lucky if they get low-end dial-up speeds. That's about to change. Read The Full Story

Clear airport security alternative relaunches

Mark Raby, May 23rd 2012 Discuss [4]

Clear, the service that tried to attract people to the idea of a faster and more secure way through airport security, is back up and running after it had to shut down in 2009 due to poor management and massive debt. Clear CEO Caryn Seidman Becker was quoted as saying that the new company will be even more attractive, saying anyone who registers will be able to get through security in five minutes or less. Read The Full Story

JetBlue says computer glitch puts 18-month-old on ‘do not fly’ list

Mark Raby, May 12th 2012 Discuss [2]

After a family was escorted off of a JetBlue plane because they said their 18-month-old daughter was on the "Do Not Fly" list, the airline has apologized but said its employees followed "appropriate protocols." It blamed the misunderstanding on a computer glitch, though the parents believed they were singled out because the mother was wearing a head scarf. They said they were too embarrassed to re-board once the misunderstanding was taken care of. Read The Full Story

North Korea GPS jamming affecting civilians in and out of South Korea

Mark Raby, May 5th 2012 Discuss [11]

The incredible and completely unnecessary technology that North Korea is using to block GPS signals within the country is having effects that are felt outside the boundaries of the mysterious nation, according to statements from South Korean officials. The bordering country says that although those GPS-jamming signals are having impacts on civilian and government flights out of South Korea, citizens are not in any danger. Read The Full Story

Verizon pioneering 911 texting service

Mark Raby, May 4th 2012 Discuss [2]

Although it is sure to pose a lot of problems, the idea of being able to send a text message to emergency services is something that is long overdue. Texting is becoming the primary means of communication for Americans throughout the country. You can think of many reasons where it might be more useful to text - when you're in a noisy situation and can't speak clearly, or when you're in a life-or-death spot and can't talk. Or, for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Read The Full Story

FBI details “Going Dark” for web surveillance

Chris Burns, May 4th 2012 Discuss [4]

The FBI have drafted a proposed law which would extend the abilities of the 1994 CALEA act which established their ability to tap phones across the USA. This law would work with communications companies across the states to establish a threshold for number of users which, once met, would require said communications company to activate surveillance-friendly functions on their network for use by the FBI. There are two ways that you, the reader, can take this news - one of them, believe it or not, is fairly positive. Read The Full Story

Obama administration ‘opposes Cispa’ assures White House

Chris Burns, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [15]

There's no way the bill currently going through Washington by the name of CISPA, just passed by the House of Representatives, will be allowed to be passed into law if the Obama administration's claim today holds true. CISPA can be metaphorically represented by a bar of soap created by government agencies claiming to open lines of communication between large internet companies with clean intent, but as you'll find if you read any of our past posts on CISPA you'll know - the main ingredient here is acid for privacy. The bill uses broad terms like Internet Security and the safety of children to push the abilities of the government to capture any information on web-browsing citizens they like, essentially whenever they like - and the White House this week is voicing opposition. Read The Full Story

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