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Amazon launches its own virtual currency called Coins and gives ‘tens of millions’ away for free to US Kindle owners
Amazon has launched its own currency called Amazon Coins. It’s currently only available in the States for Kindle Fire owners, but the Coins can …
‘Terminal Spying’ Began On Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Watch
It is like something out of a sci-fi/horror film. A huge corporation gets over 300,000 computer terminals into the offices of the most powerful …
Emotionsense App Measures Smartphone Users’ Happiness
Scientists researching the effect of mobile devices on a person’s well-being have created an app that uses a smartphone’s sensors to gauge a user’s …
‘Red October’: Global cyber-spy network uncovered by Russian experts
A sophisticated cyber-espionage network targeting the world’s diplomatic, government and research agencies, as well as gas and oil industries, has been uncovered by experts …
Military grooms new officers for war in cyberspace
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The U.S. service academies are ramping up efforts to groom a new breed of cyberspace warriors to confront increasing …
Twitter Said to Bolster Security After AP Account Hacked
Twitter Inc. plans to bolster security on its site after the account of the Associated Press news service was hacked and an erroneous post …
Israel ‘allowed to read tourists’ emails’ – Telegraph
Israel’s attorney general has upheld a practice to allow security personnel to read people’s email accounts when they arrive at the airport, arguing it …
Google Glass: Schmidt Admits ‘We’ll Have To Develop Some New Social Etiquette’
Google Glass, being as disruptive as it is, faces many roadblocks ahead, of which the most important one may be its social implications. In …
Leader of LulzSec hacking group arrested in Australia
A self-proclaimed leader of the international hacking group known as LulzSec – known for cyber-attacks on the CIA and the NHS – has been …
eBay CEO enlists users’ aid to defeat online sales tax bill
eBay is trying to marshal its users to change federal sales tax legislation pending in the Senate that could usher in the first national …
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