An independent report by an executive review board has found that the actions of the NSA are illegal and should be stopped. The report, released by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), didn’t just look at the basic actions of the NSA, but at the Patriot Act and […]
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Andreessen Horowitz’s co-founder explains why Bitcoin is important
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has published an editorial in the New York Times explaining why Bitcoin is a good thing. Andreessen Horowitz has been an early supporter of Bitcoin, an online form of currency that has recently been at the center of a lot of […]
There is spam in your fridge and it isn’t the canned kind
A report from security researchers has claimed that hundreds of thousands of spam emails are being sent using smart devices, including televisions, wireless routers, and even in one instance a refrigerator. The report comes from the California-based company Proofpoint. In it, they state that many devices are falling under control […]
Google X latest project is focussing on high tech contact lenses
In the past a number of companies, including Microsoft, have started research and development on high tech contact lenses that have so far led to nowhere. However, now Google is throwing their hat into the ring with a brand new project, and already it is turning some heads. These contact […]
Samsung expands their tablet line with budget friendly Galaxy Tab 3 Lite
Samsung has announced that they will be releasing a new tablet in the Galaxy line, the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. While there is no word yet on the price, based on the tech specs it looks as though the company is aiming for a more budget friendly tablet this time […]
Blackphone privacy smartphone will be unveiled at MWC 2014
As privacy concerns continue to circle in everyone’s minds, and the NSA and related scandals dominate headlines, the new Blackphone smartphone is hitting the market. The Blackphone, brainchild of Silent Circle and Geeksphone, will put privacy first. The phone, which will be revealed in Barcelona during the Mobile World Conference […]
FCC loses landmark anti-discrimination net neutrality case
After years of going back and forth, the FCC has officially lost its landmark case for net neutrality. The federal court has struck down rules that restricted companies from giving preferential traffic access to certain sources in exchange for higher payments. Opening the door for businesses like Verizon, XFinity and […]
