Microsoft is collecting geo-location data from Windows Phone 7 users who decline to share their data, it is claimed
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2011
US Security Dept Warns Of ‘Anonymous’ Disruption
The US' Department of Homeland Security is taking hacktivists more seriously with a new warning
Virgin Provides Fibre To Everything Everywhere And 3
T-Mobile, Orange and Three will get faster mobile broadband, thanks to a network deal to use Virgin's fibre
Android Dominates With 40 Percent Of US Market
Smartphones now make up 40 percent of the overall phone market in the US, with Android in the lead
AVG Touts Reduced Footprint For Internet Security 2012
AVG has launched an updated security suite, said to be faster, lighter and smaller than previous versions
Technology Jobs Fear As Survey Reveals Hiring Retreat
More worries on the tech job front after a survey of SMBs revealed something of a hiring retreat
Mobile Market Patent War Lawsuits Increase
Openwave has joined battle with Apple and RIM over IP infringements while WiLan sues the world again
Everything Everywhere Boss Culls Top Management
Heads are rolling at operator Everything Everywhere as the new boss trims its senior management team
Texas Police Get Screwed By Anonymous Hacktivists
Anonymous' Chinga La Migra faction has struck again. This time the Texas Police are sweating it out
Police Cast Doubt On ‘Lost’ iPhone Prototype
Police in San Francisco say they can find no record of having helped Apple locate a lost iPhone 5 prototype
Toshiba Adds Wi-Fi To Flash Card
Toshiba has launched a new Flash memory card that comes with embedded Wi-Fi capabilities
Police Score More Arrests In Hunt For Hackers
The Met's e-Crime unit has bagged two more suspected 'hacktivists' and charged a further two
HP Without PCs Will Lose Face With SMBs
The death of HP's TouchPad has been chaotic, says Nicholas Kolakowski, but spinning off its PC business will hurt the company more
Judge Throws Out Oracle’s $1.3bn Award From SAP
New judgement means Oracle may not bank the largest US IP infringement fine, awarded against SAP
Juniper Virtual Gateway Given Security Upgrade
Juniper's vGW platform has been upgraded with security management, continuous monitoring and antivirus
Majority Of Brits Now On Facebook Or Twitter
The number of British adults using social networking sites has passed 50 percent for the first time
Salesforce Launches ‘Social Enterprise’ Drive
Salesforce kicked off its annual Dreamforce show by telling customers to start building the Social Enterprise
New HTC Windows Phones But Tracker Lawsuit Looms
HTC offered a glimpse of Mango devices – just as a lawsuit landed claiming illicit Microsoft user tracking
Microsoft Silverlight 5 Release Candidate Appears
Microsoft has delivered a release candidate (RC) of Silverlight 5 to help developers prepare for launch
Git Saves Linux Code Base In Kernel Server Breach
The Linux Kernel site was given the bumps on its 20th birthday when hackers broke in to plant a Trojan
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab 7.7 And Galaxy Note
Samsung has shown off two shiny new devices at IFA, namely a new tablet and new smartphone
Oracle Faces Federal Anti-Bribery Probe
Federal officials have begun an investigation into Oracle for allegedly violating anti-bribery laws
Windows 8 Prepped For Both Tablets And PCs
Microsoft is developing Windows 8 so that it can run equally well on a PC or a tablet device
City University Forms Unit To Combat Cyber Threats
City University London has created a research unit to tackle growing threats of cyber terrorism and crime
WikiLeaks Threatens To Sue Over Guardian Leaks
WikiLeaks is preparing to bite the hand that feeds it publicity, for disclosing the password to its leaked cables
Interxion Brick Lane Data Centre To Use Green Energy
A data centre in London's East End has opted for 100 percent renewable energy to meet carbon targets
Government Stumps Up £4.6bn For Smart Grid
The government has revealed how much is willing to pay for the smart grid and associated data services
Why Roaming Will Be Extinct In Ten Years
Pressure from the EU and the roll- out of 4G networks will guarantee an end to mobile roaming rates, says Rebtel's Andreas Bernstrom
Ofcom Proposes Enhanced Wi-Fi On Whitespace Radio
Gaps in TV broadcast spectrum could fill the rural broadband map - if Ofcom can get the technology agreed
Chinese Groups Reveal Apple Suppliers’ Dirty Practices
Apple's Chinese suppliers are reportedly producing high levels of pollution, creating a risk for residents