Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device
(AP)
 AP - A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.
Attacking the edges of secure Internet traffic
(AP)
 AP - Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they're using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive Web sites.
FBI access to e-mail, Web data raises privacy fear
(AP)
 AP - Invasion of privacy in the Internet age. Expanding the reach of law enforcement to snoop on e-mail traffic or on Web surfing. Those are among the criticisms being aimed at the FBI as it tries to update a key surveillance law.
Microsoft takes aim at tablet market
(Christopher Null)
Christopher Null - Microsoft wants your money.
RIM?s rumored 'BlackPad' tablet due in November?
(Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson - Rumors of a BlackBerry tablet are heating up by the day, with Bloomberg now claiming that the BlackPad — yes, the BlackPad — will arrive in November, complete with an iPad-size screen and the ability to connect to the Internet via either Wi-Fi or your Bluetooth-connected BlackBerry.
OWC’s service adds eSATA port to new 27-inch iMac
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - For whatever reason, Apple refuses to outfit a Mac with readily-accessible eSATA ports. The company seems to think that FireWire and USB are enough for external devices.
False alarm: Google search still working in China
(AP)
 AP - Google Inc. triggered a false alarm Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland China - a key market where the company has been locked in a high-profile battle over online censorship.
Japan mobile phone makers to roll out 'augmented reality'
(AFP)
 AFP - The "Terminator" had it, US fighter pilots use it and it's the next hot feature on Japanese smartphones -- "augmented reality" which peppers the world around you with useful bits of information.
Hacker Snoops on GSM Cell Phones in Demo
(PC World)
PC World - Despite concerns that federal authorities might fine or arrest him, hacker Chris Paget went ahead with a live demonstration of mobile phone interception at the Defcon hacking conference Saturday.
Hackers pick up where Facebook privacy leaves off
(AFP)
 AFP - Hackers are weighing in on the Facebook privacy controversy with creations that help people strengthen privacy or empty profile pages at the world's leading social networking service.
DXG to offer $600 3D Pocket Camcorder
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - With 3D movies gaining acceptance and 3D HDTVs on the market, it was only a matter of time before a 3D camcorder for the masses hit the market. DXG hopes to be at the forefront of the 3D camcorder trend with its $600 DXG-5D7V 3D Pocket Camcorder.
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
(Mashable)
Mashable - Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Inception (staring the palpably handsome Leonardo DiCaprio) nabs the top of the Twitter talk chart for the second week in a row.
Google Maps adds "Places" and other top Android Apps of the Week
(Appolicious)
Appolicious - It was a pretty good week for the Android Market, with several big brands unveiling their shiny new Android apps. Even Google got in on the fun, updating its Maps app with a dedicated ?Places? icon.
Smooth-talking hackers test hi-tech titans' skills
(AFP)
 AFP - Hackers at an infamous DefCon gathering are proving that old-fashioned smooth talk rivals slick software skills when it comes to pulling off attacks on computer networks.
Conn. casino bartenders, others vote to unionize
(AP)
AP - Bartenders, beverage servers, and other workers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino voted Saturday in favor of having union representation.
Hack attack hits ATM jackpots
(AFP)
 AFP - Computer security researcher Barnaby Jack jokes that he has resorted to hiding cash under his bed since figuring out how to crack automated teller machines remotely using the Internet.
SAP Warms to Open Source
(PC World)
PC World - Although not traditionally known for its contributions to the open-source community, the German-based SAP is adopting more open-source software, as well as contributing more of its own code back into the community, company officials said in an interview.
Google Cries Wolf as Outage Disrupts China Operations
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - After assuming the worst with its China operations, Google on Thursday evening backed off accusations of censorship in the communist nation. Google said earlier Thursday that the Chinese government was blocking its search engine, Google Mobile, and Google Ad products. Google also said its news and image services were being "partially blocked."
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Bangalore teenager designs cyber safety curriculum
Shourya Saluja is developing a curriculum on cyber security with the help of Infosys which will be taught first in his school and later perhaps adopted by CBSE.Bangalore teenager designs cyber safety curriculumBangalore teenager designs cyber safety curriculum
Japanese user claims Twitter's 20 billionth tweet
Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth of the microblogging service.Japanese user claims Twitter's 20 billionth tweetJapanese user claims Twitter's 20 billionth tweet
Google attempts next wave of Internet users be from Indic web
When just a couple of weeks ago, India heralded the new symbol for the rupee, it wasn?t just an emphatic assertion about the Indian economy having arrived on the global stage, it was also seen as a symbol of the coming of age of the Indian language script in a modern avatar.Google attempts next wave of Internet users be from Indic webGoogle attempts next wave of Internet users be from Indic web
Despite problems, Google on hiring spree in China
The recruitment plan comes after the government renewed Google's license earlier this month.
Why is China so important to Google?
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Google's China woes
Despite problems, Google on hiring spree in ChinaDespite problems, Google on hiring spree in China
Google not sure if China behind service disruption
Google does not know if the Chinese authorities were behind a disruption in the company's services on Thursday, chief executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview.Google not sure if China behind service disruptionGoogle not sure if China behind service disruption
Twitter offers help in finding accounts to follow
Twitter wants to help you build your network. The micro-blogging service began rolling out a new feature Friday called "Suggestions for You" which directs users to other Twitter accounts they may find interesting.Twitter offers help in finding accounts to followTwitter offers help in finding accounts to follow
Google agrees to delete WiFi data collected in Hong Kong
Google has agreed to delete all personal WiFi data gathered by its "Street View" mapping service in Hong Kong, in what the city's privacy commissioner said was a first.Google agrees to delete WiFi data collected in Hong KongGoogle agrees to delete WiFi data collected in Hong Kong
FBI access to e-mail and Web records raises fears
The FBI has continued its reliance on letters to gather information from telephone cos, banks, credit bureaus and other businesses.FBI access to e-mail and Web records raises fearsFBI access to e-mail and Web records raises fears
Microsoft to confront Japan watchdog on Yahoo-Google deal
Microsoft plans to argue before Japan's Fair Trade Commission that a tie-up between Yahoo! Japan and Google is anti-competitive.Microsoft to confront Japan watchdog on Yahoo-Google dealMicrosoft to confront Japan watchdog on Yahoo-Google deal
Now a facebook page for a lost teddy bear
A page has been set up in the social network site facebook to reunite a thread bare teddy bear with its owner in Britain.Now a facebook page for a lost teddy bearNow a facebook page for a lost teddy bear
Google cleared of grabbing personal data
Internet giant Google "did not grab" personal details but it happened "accidentally" when it was collecting data from wi-fi networks, Britain's top information office has said.Google cleared of grabbing personal dataGoogle cleared of grabbing personal data
False alarm: Google search still working in China
Google Inc. triggered a false alarm on Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland China a key market where the company has been locked in a high-profile battle over online censorship.False alarm: Google search still working in ChinaFalse alarm: Google search still working in China
Russia clamps down on Internet, Google frowns
A court in Russia's far east has ordered an Internet provider to block five sites which it said disseminated extreme views, prompting US Internet giant Google to say on Thursday the move restricted access to information.Russia clamps down on Internet, Google frownsRussia clamps down on Internet, Google frowns
Google services blocked in China except for Gmail
A Web page maintained by Google on accessibility in mainland China listed Web search, Google Ads & Google Mobile as 'fully blocked'.
Google's China woes
Google services blocked in China except for GmailGoogle services blocked in China except for Gmail
Leaked: 100 million personal profiles on Facebook out in public
The company denies security breach, says data was already available in public.Leaked: 100 million personal profiles on Facebook out in publicLeaked: 100 million personal profiles on Facebook out in public
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