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Deepfakes: For now women, not democracy, are the main victims
Deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy in the long run but women are likely to suffer first, a new study says.
EU can force Facebook and social media platforms to remove content globally
This includes content that is posted by users outside of the European Union.
Tesla, we're tracking your Smart Summon parking lot scrapes, says safety watchdog
But Tesla doesn't need permission from US regulators to release a feature like Smart Summon.
Singapore online falsehoods law kicks in with details on appeals process
Passed in May 2019 after a brief debate, the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill will come into effect from October 2 onwards. It includes an appeals process that costs SG$200 to file and could be heard in the High Court within nine days.
TSMC accuses GlobalFoundries of infringing 25 patents for node processes
It follows the Taiwanese company being sued by GlobalFoundries last month.
Block.one pays $24m to settle SEC ICO dispute
The SEC finds that Block.one violated the registration provisions of the federal securities laws, resulting in a $24 million civil monetary penalty.
Leave GNOME alone: This patent troll is asking for trouble
Sure, anyone can sue anyone, but winning this intellectual property lawsuit against the GNOME Foundation, a leading open-source and Linux non-profit group, will be a heck of a challenge.
Facebook unfurls new measures in Singapore to curb elections interference
Amid calls from Singapore's law minister for regulations to address foreign interference in local elections, Facebook advertisers running campaigns on social or political issues in the country now must confirm their identity and location as the social media giant looks to stem misinformation.
GNOME faces 'baseless' patent lawsuit for organising images
The patent is for a system and method for distributing digital photographic images.
Ericsson estimates SEK12 billion hit to resolve US probes
Ericsson president and CEO said his company has to recognise it failed in the past.
You can't open-source license morality
After developers pushed Chef Software to cut ties with ICE, there have been renewed calls for open-source licenses, which include morality clauses. For better or worse, such licenses aren't open source nor are they enforceable.
Another day, another expert carved up in the TPG-VHA merger case
Wylde Capital faced court on Tuesday, with more questioning on TPG's capital raising activities.
ACCC says TPG consultant 'had no idea' in TPG-VHA merger case
As the legal battle over the proposed merger between Vodafone Hutchison Australia and TPG continues to rage on, a consultant hired by the latter company has been painted as being under-qualified to deliver financial advice for TPG's capital raise.
Ericsson asked about 'favourite children' in Vodafone-TPG blocked merger case
Friday's chapter of the legal battle between the ACCC and Vodafone/TPG at the Federal Court kicked off with Ericsson being asked whether it played favourites with Telstra over other carriers.
Bill Gates: Don't break up tech giants, it won't stop anticompetitive behavior
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates thinks breaking up tech giants isn't an effective answer to antitrust concerns.
A year in cybersecurity and cybercrime: 2012 review
During the year, we have seen the destruction of SOPA and PIPA but the emergence of CISPA and similar laws around the world, a growing trend in hacks and scams, an explosion in malware, and states committing cyberwarfare on their friends and foes. Here's a run-down of what happened in 2012.
Nine Samsung devices that Apple wants to ban
A jury decided that more than 25 Samsung phones and tablets contained contained technology that violated Apple patents. Now Apple wants to make sure than 9 of them won't get sold in the US.
Samsung smartphones/tablets ruled in violation of Apple patents (images)
Tim Cook's first year anniversary as Apple CEO was rewarded with a $1 billion jury verdict in his company's patent trial with Samsung. Here are the Samsung devices in question.
Microsoft reveals new logo - new image?
Microsoft unveils its first new logo in 25 years and only its fourth since 1975.
Apple's iPad Design Patent: Been There, Done That (Images)
Come on! Is there really anything about the iPad's design that makes it so special that it should be used ban Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales? I Don't Think So.
10 wild new patents: The future of tech?
USPTO has been granting lots of new patents, some with a surprisingly quick turnaround. Here are drawings of 10 noteworthy patents issued to top tech players last week.
Tech IPO busts from the Internet boom (gallery)
As Facebook prepares to launch its massive IPO, it's a good time to look at the late 90s to see what people thought were good investments.
Google's defence against Oracle in pictures
A look at Google's presentation outlining how it will fight back against Oracle's claims that it owes money for copying Java code
Oracle's case against Google in pictures
A selection of slides from Oracle's 91-page presentation to court, designed to push its claim that Google needs to pay it billions of dollars for using Java technology in Android
Facebook's IPO in pictures
Facebook's IPO filing included images. Here they are and here's what they mean.
Holiday light violations (photos)
Over the years, we’ve developed a set of guidelines for holiday lights. Every holiday season we distribute citations to local residences for exceptionally good (and exceptionally bad) light displays.
Facebook's bad year: The beginning of the end?
A look back at some of the major controversies to grip the world's largest social network over the past few months. Is Facebook teetering on the edge of collapse?
Jawbone UP fitness band improves activity awareness
Jawbone makes some of the best Bluetooth headsets and speaker so it wasn't much of a surprise that their new health device, the UP, is also built very well. Can the UP help you improve your health through activity tracking and team motivation?
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your friends lists (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will walk you through friends lists, and how you can separate your many lives.
Facebook moves privacy controls inline, simplifies sharing (screenshots)
Facebook is rolling out a major revamp to its privacy settings. The changes affect what you see on your profile as well as when you share content on the social network.
Deepfake tech is mainly being used for porn and women are the main victims
Deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy in the long run but women are likely to suffer first, a new study says.
Facebook to test anti-misinformation measures in Singapore elections
Advertisers running campaigns on social or political issues in the country now must confirm their identity and location as Facebook looks to stem misinformation.
Organized crime in the UK turns to cryptocurrencies for money-laundering schemes
Albanian gangs are using fintech. Law enforcement says it needs a new approach to tackle the problem.
Bill Gates: Don't break tech giants, strengthen antitrust laws instead
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates thinks breaking up tech giants isn't an effective answer to antitrust concerns.
Portuguese startup designs 3D tech to help ports tackle marine waste
Prize-winning LiDAR system can precisely measure how much waste ships bring into ports.
German court ruling dampens hopes of those seeking to regulate Facebook
What was seen as one of the best ways to regulate social-media giants like Facebook has just fallen apart in a Düsseldorf court.
Samsung boss faces retrial for Korean corruption scandal
It is the worst possible scenario for Samsung as its boss may face a heavier sentence than previously.
China's car-hailing giants in deep trouble with new regulations
Two of the country’s major car-hailing services providers, Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dianping, have been fined 5.5 million yuan and 1.47 million yuan, respectively, by regulators in Shanghai.
France levies 3% turnover tax on world's largest tech companies
Tech companies making €750 million globally and €25 million in France will have to pay the new tax.
Village Roadshow wins court order to block 76 overseas video piracy websites
Telstra, Optus, Vocus, TPG, and Vodafone are required to block the sites within 15 days.
The SEC is suing Kik over its $100m Kin token ICO
Kik's CEO said he will be challenging the claims and had been expecting SEC action for 'quite some time'.
Is the Huawei ban an assault or simply just part of a trade war?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks to David Gewirtz of ZDNet to gain his perspective on the latest happenings surrounding Huawei and the implications of a trade war. Read more: https://zd.net/2KlPYZ3
WhatsApp bug opens door to spyware with just a phone call
WhatsApp patches a flaw that has been used to install spyware on Android and iPhone devices.
Foodora backpays AU$3m to riders for unpaid super and wages
While 3,800 delivery riders that are owed back pay will receive a nil amount.
EU rethinks relationship with China as new corporate espionage case surfaces
A new case of suspected Chinese industrial espionage highlights Europe's tricky balancing act between exploiting opportunities in China and guarding against the theft of technology back home.
Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 Standard (Beta 1)
Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 is a solid, mature product that brings powerful collaboration and communications tools in an easy-to-use and manage package, priced right for small businesses.
LG F1200
LG's mid-range musical phone features dual colour displays and tri-band connectivity, but it lacks memory expansion options.
Nokia 6230i
Nokia's 6230i is an upgraded version of its classic, unpretentious 6230 with a higher quality screen, 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth.
Samsung D500
Samsung's latest slider phone, the D500, looks a lot like its sliding predecessor, but comes in a black case with a megapixel camera and an MP3 player.
Motorola E398
Motorola's music mobile combines a full-featured handset that will appeal to a wide range of users whether they're looking for fun, functionality or the perfect mixture of both.
Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)
Apple's newest iPod gets a makeover, adds some evolutionary upgrades, and delivers more bang for the buck. But are these changes enough to make a big splash?
First Look: Sony Hi-MD MZNH700
We take a peek at one of Sony's Hi-MD portable music players, supporting a gigabyte of removable storage thanks to the company's higher-capacity media format.
