Don’t Become ‘Resigned to the Inevitability of Surveillance’
Marketers and Search Engines in particular have been trying to feed us the same line forever. Both insist that consumers are perfectly happy to hand over private information in return … Continue reading
How Private is Google Privacy?
e The extent of information that Google is able to collect about every online user appears to be growing by the day. It seems that 24 hours cannot go past … Continue reading
Google Play Exposes Minecraft Users to Attack
Saying you haven’t heard of Minecraft is a bit like saying you haven’t heard of Candy Crush. The craze has swept the nation, with people of all ages finding Steve … Continue reading
Is Apple Greener Than You Think?
You may think that with Greenpeace focusing on saving the whales and fighting for global justice, they don’t have time to look at the environmental impact of the top technological … Continue reading
Could New Babel Fish Technology Take Away The Final Barrier to Privacy?
News this week of Skype’s translator program becoming accessible to the general public has sparked the imagination of many people around the world. Is this the start of the Babel … Continue reading
Is The End Nigh for Windows 8 Users?
Looking at the monthly operating system usage figures this morning, one thing became blatantly clear. Those that have made the commitment and moved to Windows 8 may be on to … Continue reading
Google Alert Helps Reinforce Your Security Online
If you are one of the millions of online users that choose to use the same password every online account, you may have to think again. As this week Google … Continue reading
VPN Use on the Rise Amongst Savvy Travellers
A recent study by Smarter Travel suggests that more and more savvy travelers are using VPNs to secure the best prices for plane tickets. Due to differences in regional pricing, … Continue reading
Banned Twitter Users Express Their Fury… By Tweeting
Last week, disgruntled Twitter users in Turkey found that the service had been banned across the country, and although the ban has since been lifted, freedom activists around the world … Continue reading
Why VPNs Won’t be Affected by Recent Law Changes
Within the past week, changes to copyright laws in Australia have been proposed, quite noticeably coinciding with the recent launch of Netflix Australia which has sparked concerns regarding illegal downloading … Continue reading