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- EU threatens to suspend data agreements with US, citing privacy concerns
The EU threatened to suspend US access to certain financial and travel data in wake of recent NSA leaks.
- HTC growth likely to be eclipsed by rivals
HTC is not expected to sustain growth into the third-quarter and will likely be eclipsed by rivals Apple and Samsung
- Can Microsoft's Xbox head save Zynga?
Zynga brings in head of Microsoft's Xbox business to replace founder Mark Pincus. Smart move?
- New clues emerge after four-year hacking spree in South Korea
Cyber attacks on South Korea date back four years to a single hacking group, the 'Dark Seoul Gang,' says US security software maker Symantec Corp.
- Facebook, Microsoft allowed to reveal more about government data requests
Facebook, Microsoft, and Google have lobbied the Obama administration to loosen their gag orders on national security orders. Facebook says it received more than 9,000 requests for user data from local and federal officials in the last six months of 2012.
- Google Glass worries lawmakers, casino operators
New wearable computers are drawing concerns from some about policy and privacy issues. Others say such worries stem primarily from a fear of change. Discussions continue about the appropriate place for such technology in varied social situations.
- IBM and the world's tiniest film
IBM has created the world's smallest film. "A Boy and His Atom" features, you guessed it, atoms as the main stars.
- Online sales tax bill hits a potential firewall
A bill aimed at collecting sales tax for online goods has cleared the Senate. However, the House will prove to be a problem as many see the bill as a tax increase – something many Republicans pledged they would not do.
- Samsung Galaxy S4: When is it too much?
The Samsung Galaxy S4, the followup to the most successful phone in the world, is now in stores. Chock full of new features, applications, and widgets, did Samsung over-do it?
- Stocks stumble after a fake tweet announced White House attack
Stocks lost and then recovered on Tuesday after a false tweet announced an attack on the White House. In a matter of minutes, the stock market declined by one percent.
- House passes CISPA bill
The US House of Representatives voted to approve CISPA, the much criticized legislation that aims to protect businesses from cyber attacks.
- What Facebook Home means for Google
There are a number of pros and cons for Android devices allowing Facebook Home, but what does it mean for Google?
- How the massive cyberattack may have been overblown
Some media outlets labeled Wednesday's internet slowdown the 'biggest cyberattack in history,' but in reality the disruption went largely unnoticed by users. Still, incidents like these highlight the internet's fragility and may prompt necessary fixes.
- Santa Clara uses smart meters to create citywide free Wi-Fi
Santa Clara, a California city of 118,000, is replacing electric meters with smart meters. In the process, the city is creating a free Wi-Fi network – and a window on the future?
- Could Google Glass be banned for drivers before it hits stores?
A US lawmaker proposes legislation that would prohibit people from wearing products like Google Glass while driving.
- Holy pontiff, Batman! Vatican runs superhero story, confuses many
The Vatican's Twitter account and website ran Batman stories on Thursday. The Vatican's social communications office claims that the site and account were not hacked.
- Google cuts 1,200 more jobs at Motorola
Google is cutting 1,200 jobs in its Motorola division just months after cutting 4,000 Motorola jobs.
- European Commission fines Microsoft, warns others
In an unprecedented move Wednesday, the European Commission fined Microsoft Corp for failing to follow through on a commitment it made to give customers a clear choice of web browser. The fine of 561 million euros ($731 million) represents 1 percent of Microsoft's annual sales.
- Is the 'Internet of Things' the way of the future?
Imagine a world where you can control your coffeemaker from your tablet or turn off toys from your phone. That world is around the corner, according to tech industry CEOs.
- North Korea sends its first tweet over 3G service
North Korea's 3G cellular network is up and running, as proven by a warm "hello" sent out through Twitter. 3G service is new to North Korea, but its own citizens cannot use it.