Tag: Information
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Facebook Data Firehose Goes Public
Social media has a unique opportunity to supply businesses with information on trending products and services, as well as what the general public are griping about currently. The information created by you on me on social media is already being used, at least via Twitter, through a system known as the ‘firehose’ – a secure […]
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Microsoft Adopts Cloud Privacy Standard
Microsoft have laid down a policy for their cloud network which they hope will make it easier for users to trust them when they upload their personal files to online services from the company. An atmosphere of mistrust is floating around technology and online services with regard to personal information of late, as big tech and […]
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Another retailer lists OnePlus Two; more details revealed
After much talk and hype surrounding the OnePlus One smartphone, it wasn’t going to be long before the focus changed to the successor of the popular Android handset. The OnePlus Two is thought to be released sometime in Q3 2015, so quite a while off yet – but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill dishing […]
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Sony Hackers Preparing Another Leak
The hackers behind the Sony pictures security breach are apparently giving the little people a chance to escape the terror of having their data released online, with the latest statement from the bizarrely named ‘Guardians of Peace’ group saying that anyone who works in Sony who wants to be spared to get in contact […]
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Govt. Data Requests To Facebook Rise
Another chapter in the landmark debate of ‘privacy vs. national security’ is unfolding as we speak – as Facebook have reported a massive spike in government interest in the information stored on their servers. It’s completely legal and proper for a government, in countries such as the UK or US, to request information from Facebook […]
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Researchers Find iOS App Virus ‘Wirelurker’
Researchers checking the new Mac OS X version, OS X Yosemite, have unfortunately discovered an interesting virus which is alarmingly able to make the jump between computers using OS X onto iOS mobile devices. The team at Palo Alto Networks responsible for the research have managed to find the virus, a piece of Malware which […]
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Twitter Suing US Govt. Over Data Requests
The internet is becoming more and more entangled with government snooping and government data requests than ever before, with major companies such as Google and Microsoft being asked to hand over sensitive personal information about or created by people suspected of crimes or other misdemeanour’s. However, back in January both Microsoft and Google won a […]
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Anonymous Facebook Posting App Rumored
Not only has Facebook been pushing its new advertising service for local businesses, but also the social network is rumored putting a new ‘anonymous posting’ app into play, for users to browse the site with full anonymity. A recent controversy around the site’s ‘real names policy’ – which requires users to use their real names […]
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iWatch Reported To Have Poor Battery Life
The rumored upcoming iWatch from Apple has been billed as having features ranging from highly sensitive heartbeat sensors to the much lusted after Sapphire glass screen, which has had Apple fans drooling since the first rumors came out. However, a recent rumors has it that the battery life of the device will be a letdown […]
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Facebook to Simplify Privacy Settings Today
Prepare for more Facebook changes today. But don’t worry it’s not the end of the world, these changes are actually for the better!
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British Airways Will Soon Google Your Face Before You Board Flights
British Airways is reportedly planning a slightly stalky new scheme which will see its staff looking up future flyers on Google to find pictures of their faces so that these travellers can be recognised and personally greeted as they board for their flight. The new scheme is called “Know Me” and British Airways will combine […]
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Google Under Fire From Information Commission Over Gmail, Chrome Data & Street View Gathering
Google has again come under criticism over its shady methods of gathering information about the U.K population through the emails we send through Gmail and the data obtained through world’s most used web browser Google Chrome. The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) is investigating Google’s seemingly unlawful tactics used to record a number of quite personal details […]