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Apple Pulls Plug to Stop Leaks

Apple has stopped distributing an iPhone app that allowed users easy access to leaked US cables published by WikiLeaks. But…

13 years ago

Google Book Data Shows the Resurgence of the Geek

Geekery was popular in the early 19th century, but its heyday began in the 1980s. That's just one conclusion to…

13 years ago

Most “broadband” connections are no such thing

According to the Federal Communications Commission, the majority of American "broadband" users are not actually receiving broadband speed. That's because…

13 years ago

Military takes aim at removable media

The US military has come up with a cunning way to prevent the leaks of classified documents: it has banned…

13 years ago

YouTube Santa: The Good List Gets Unlimited Upload Length

Today Youtube announced that it was lifting the restriction it's placed on the length of video content being uploaded to…

13 years ago

No need for science says new UK drug policy

When drawing up legislation or regulations covering recreational drugs, it's important to get advice from scientists. Until this week, I'd…

13 years ago

Officials Turn Down Hologram World Cup

A Japanese bid to bring the football World Cup to stadiums around the world via holograms has been rejected. Soccer's…

13 years ago

Google ready to break into book market

Google has confirmed it plans to launch an e-book store before the end of the year, challenging the likes of…

13 years ago

Facebook wants facial protection

Facebook has come a step closer to trademarking the word "Face" online. But the context appears narrower than the company…

13 years ago

The Listening Pirate

There have been several Pirate Party election candidates to date, but Jeff Coleman is notable for two reasons. The Canadian…

13 years ago