Skip to main content

Home/ Latest Technology News/ Group items tagged 2013

Rss Feed Group items tagged

itsagadget

Eight major tech companies call on Obama to limit US surveillance - 0 views

  •  
    Eight major technology companies have banded together to ask President Barack Obama to reform the current US intelligence operations that have led to massive data collection with next to no legal oversight.
itsagadget

Google to Amazon: We see your drones, and raise you robots! - 0 views

  •  
    Amazon aren't the only one looking to take advantage of modern technology as now Google state that they are entering the robot game with real robots.
itsagadget

Amazon wants to introduce delivery drones in the near future - 0 views

  •  
    Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos went on 60 Minutes this weekend to promote his new idea for "delivery drones". These unmanned flying vehicles would be capable of carrying packages of up to five pounds to homes within ten miles of its 96 fulfillment centers around the world. However, experts aren't believing the seriousness of the claims.
itsagadget

"Black Budget" leak shows $52.6 billion spent on surveillance programs - 1 views

  •  
    Edward Snowden has once again released crucial documents showing the United States efforts to spy on citizens from around the world. This time it shows the astonishing $52.6 billion dollar price tag for PRISM and other connected programs.
itsagadget

Facebook might track your cursor movements in the near future - 0 views

  •  
    When it comes to privacy issues, it doesn't get much more questionable than Facebook. Regularly causing controversy for their terms of service, the website is once more upping the ante and considering monitoring cursor movements for greater data collection.
itsagadget

Motorola will develop modular smartphones through Project Ara - 0 views

  •  
    What was just a fictional project months ago, it might become reality soon. Project Ara, an open source initiative led by Motorola's Advanced Technology and Projects group aims to develop modular smartphones.
itsagadget

Nest will set their sights on a smoke detector - 0 views

  •  
    Nest, the tech company that brought you the digital thermostat for home climate control, is now setting their sights on the smoke detector. With Nest Protect they are hoping to revolutionize a product that has long since remained the same.
itsagadget

Archos GamePad 2 tablet will be available at $200 - 0 views

  •  
    ARCHOS has announced that they are releasing the GamePad 2, aimed at gamers who want a full console experience within an actual tablet.
itsagadget

The end has come for Google TV - 0 views

  •  
    After the project was an abject failure, Google is reportedly ending Google TV. However, the service itself is going nowhere, just the name and the focus. It appears Android TV will take over once Android 4.4 KitKat will be officially released.
itsagadget

Review board recommends that NSA transfer 1 trillion phone records - 0 views

  •  
    President Obama has reportedly met with the Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies. The five person review board is responsible for overseeing the NSA and related agencies, in order to enact new policy and create oversight for the unchecked surveillance branch.
itsagadget

Instagram gets more private with Direct messaging system - 0 views

  •  
    Instagram has taken a step towards solidifying its social networking roots by allowing direct messaging, and the ability to send photos and videos directly to specific users. Meet Instagram Direct.
itsagadget

NSA former employee offers inside view of his job as cyber spy - 0 views

  •  
    An interesting blog post has been making the rounds on Twitter this morning. It was written by Loren Sands-Ramshaw, a self-proclaimed former employee of the NSA. In it, he offers an inside look over agency's policies, and how he feels about everything currently going on related to the spying scandal.
itsagadget

Apple forced to cut back production on iPhone 5c amidst weak sales - 0 views

  •  
    Though originally expected to do well, the iPhone 5c has failed to live up to Apple's predictions. Now sources close to the company say they are reducing orders, as sales are likely going to drop more.
itsagadget

Apple says they can't read your iMessages - 0 views

  •  
    A new study released by QuarksLab yesterday has made the claim that Apple can read iMessages at any time they like. Today, Apple said in a statement for AllThingsD that "iMessage is not architected to allow Apple to read messages".
itsagadget

Microsoft has Google Glass alternative in the works - 1 views

  •  
    Though Google Glass is still a prototype style product, Microsoft is wanting to get in on the action. Sources close to the WSJ say they have been contacting manufacturers in Asia about various components for their own version of the wearable technology.
itsagadget

The mysterious Google barge will be a floating gadget showroom - 2 views

  •  
    A week ago, a mysterious barge owned by Google began construction. It led to a great deal of speculation about what it could possibly be used for, with many thinking it would be some kind of data storage facility. But news has come that it will be a showroom for Google X related projects and gadgets to come in the future.
itsagadget

Android 4.4 KitKat and Google Nexus 5 were finally released - 0 views

  •  
    After weeks of rumors and speculations one of the latest important release of the year was made official: Google announced the newest Android 4.4 KitKat and Nexus 5 smartphone.
itsagadget

Lavabit founder begins Kickstarter project for new Dark Mail Initiative - 0 views

  •  
    Lavabit founder Ledar Levison has opened a new Kickstarter project, hoping to offer an upgraded version of the Lavabit source code for a new encrypted, open source email client.
itsagadget

BlackBerry replaces CEO, Board of Directors following $1 billion investment - 0 views

  •  
    After rumored negotiations with several firms over the past couple of weeks, BlackBerry has agreed to a $1 billion investment deal with Fairfax Holdings Limited and several other investors (called collectively "Purchasers"). As part of the deal, CEO Thosten Heins will be stepping down, as well several members of the Board of Directors.
itsagadget

Former Apple CEO considering BlackBerry bid - 0 views

  •  
    John Sculley, a former CEO at Apple, is considering making a bid for struggling mobile brand BlackBerry. If he makes the bid, he will be up against some stiff competition, including Prem Watsa of Fairfax Holdings LTD, and BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin.
« First ‹ Previous 121 - 140 of 145 Next ›
Showing 20 items per page