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Google's new personalized search raises antitrust concerns

Google's new personalized search raises antitrust concerns

Google is diving deeper into personalized search results, debuting a feature called "Google Plus Your World". But the debut of the service, which pulls results from your own content plus social circles from Google-owned services may catch the ire of regulat...

Google's new personalized search raises antitrust concerns
US lawmakers accuse Facebook of ducking questions on its privacy practices
US lawmakers accuse Facebook of ducking questions on its privacy practices
Reps. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Joe Barton (R-Texas) accused Facebook of evading questions about whether it tracks users in order to deliver targeted ads on Monday.
Facebook set for suit over publicity; Case hinges on 'sponsored stories' appearing on many pages
Facebook set for suit over publicity; Case hinges on 'sponsored stories' appearing on many pages
Facebook’s practice of showing people that their friends “like” specific products could run afoul of a California law that gives both celebrities and ordinary citizens the right to control how their names and pictures are used for commercial endorsements.
LAPD Bails on Google Apps Because of Security & Privacy Concerns
LAPD Bails on Google Apps Because of Security & Privacy Concerns
Microsoft’s Office 365 isn’t the only cloud service losing high-profile customers to security and privacy concerns. Google got a dose of the same medicine on Wednesday, with the LA Times reporting that the LAPD is now backing out of its contract with Google...
Author Says Facebook Is Making Us Miserable
Author Says Facebook Is Making Us Miserable
Facebook has changed the way many people communicate with family and friends — but some believe it’s not always for the better.
U.S. probing alleged cyberattack plot by Venezuela, Iran
U.S. probing alleged cyberattack plot by Venezuela, Iran
U.S. officials are investigating reports that Iranian and Venezuelan diplomats in Mexico were involved in planned cyberattacks against U.S. targets, including nuclear power plants.
US senator To Google: Ban Terrorist Content
US senator To Google: Ban Terrorist Content
In the wake of news that terror suspect Jose Pimentel was operating a jihadist Blogger site, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) is urging Google to implement a system that bans terrorist material.
Malls track shoppers' cell phones on Black Friday
Malls track shoppers' cell phones on Black Friday
Attention holiday shoppers: your cell phone may be tracked this year. Starting on Black Friday and running through New Year's Day, two U.S. malls -- Promenade Temecula in southern California and Short Pump Town Center in Richmond, Va. -- will track guests' ...
Google's new personalized search raises antitrust concerns
Google's new personalized search raises antitrust concerns
Google is diving deeper into personalized search results, debuting a feature called "Google Plus Your World". But the debut of the service, which pulls results from your own content plus social circles from Google-owned services may catch the ire of regulat...

New GPS Device To Help Warn Domestic Violence Victims About Abusers

New GPS Device To Help Warn Domestic Violence Victims About Abusers

It’s a tragedy that happens all too often. The victim of domestic violence gets a restraining order against her abuse...

New GPS Device To Help Warn Domestic Violence Victims About Abusers

Iranian hackers threaten to attack 'virtual' US embassy

Iranian hackers threaten to attack 'virtual' US embassy

Iranian hackers have vowed to break in and occupy a “virtual” United States embassy website due to be launched this y...

Iranian hackers threaten to attack 'virtual' US embassy

'Rogue websites' bill introduced in US House

'Rogue websites' bill introduced in US House

US lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give US authorities more tools to crack down on websites accus...

'Rogue websites' bill introduced in US House

U.S. Debated Cyberwarfare in Attack Plan on Libya

U.S. Debated Cyberwarfare in Attack Plan on Libya

Just before the American-led strikes against Libya in March, the Obama administration intensely debated whether to op...

U.S. Debated Cyberwarfare in Attack Plan on Libya

Gov't cameras in your car? E-toll patent hints at Big Brotherish future

Gov't cameras in your car? E-toll patent hints at Big Brotherish future

Imagine that you couldn't drive on major highways without agreeing to put a camera in your car -- one that could film...

Gov't cameras in your car? E-toll patent hints at Big Brotherish future

HK design student says Jobs tribute not original

HK design student says Jobs tribute not original

A Hong Kong design student's tribute to Steve Jobs that generated a buzz in cyberspace following the death of the co-...

HK design student says Jobs tribute not original

US Government Orders Google to Turn Over WikiLeaks Info

Attorney General Eric Holder, top, has said the U.S. is pursuing an 'active criminal investigation' of WikiLeaks.

Google and a smaller Internet provider are being forced by the federal government to turn over information from email...

US Government Orders Google to Turn Over WikiLeaks Info

BlackBerry services collapse

BlackBerry services collapse

Millions of BlackBerry smartphone users have been cut off by a major fault at RIM, the Canadian company that makes th...

BlackBerry services collapse

Steve Jobs’s secret legacy: Dying Apple boss left plans for four years of new products

Steve Jobs’s secret legacy: Dying Apple boss left plans for four years of new products

Despite knowing he was dying, Steve Jobs worked for more than a year on the products that he believed would safeguard...

Steve Jobs’s secret legacy: Dying Apple boss left plans for four years of new products

FBI to launch nationwide facial recognition service in US

FBI to launch nationwide facial recognition service in US

The FBI by mid-January will activate a nationwide facial recognition service in select states that will allow local p...

FBI to launch nationwide facial recognition service in US

Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet

Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet

A computer virus has infected the cockpits of America’s Predator and Reaper drones, logging pilots’ every keystroke a...

Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet

Steve Jobs' final wish: to get to know his children before it was too late

Steve Jobs' final wish: to get to know his children before it was too late

Steve Jobs spent his final days surrounded by close family members, and used his last interview to explain to his wif...

Steve Jobs' final wish: to get to know his children before it was too late
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