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Elastic changes open-source license to monetize cloud-service use
The business-model war between open-source software vendors and cloud providers heats up with Elastic taking on Amazon Web Services.
Kogan cops AU$310,800 spamming fine
An ACMA investigation found the retailer sent more than 42 million emails that did not feature an easy unsubscribe function.
Ethical-source movement opens new open-source organization
Ethical-source leaders are trying to find more support for their open-source approach by creating the Organization for Ethical Source.
Samsung Electronics leader gets 2.5-year sentence in bribery retrial
Lee Jae-yong has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison at the retrial for his bribery case.
Investigation launched into vulnerabilities found within US Judiciary case file system
An audit is underway into the Judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files system.
Twitter should immediately and permanently ban Trump
Opinion: As should Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and all other responsible social media sites. The right to free speech doesn't give you the right to right to shout fraud in a fractured country.
After inflammatory tweets, Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump
Twitter thought they could wait out Trump's term in office. After putting the President on a 12-hour time-out earlier this week, the company has banned the President's account permanently.
Facial recognition: Now algorithms can see through face masks
The US Department of Homeland Security has carried out trials to test whether facial recognition algorithms could correctly identify masked individuals.
81,000 UK-owned .eu domains suspended as Brexit transition ends
The UK lost its right to a .eu website when it left the European bloc, leaving many domain name owners in limbo.
UK court rejects US extradition of Assange
The London judge ruled that Julian Assange would be at extreme risk of suicide if he were sent across the Atlantic.
Data can still flow freely between Europe and the UK. But for how much longer?
The new Brexit deal establishes a six-month transition period for data flows, but what will happen when the bridging agreement ends is still up for debate.
Google Docs versus Microsoft Word: Attorneys blame 'technical incompatibilities' for late filing
In a high-profile election-related lawsuit in a U.S. District Court, the plaintiffs' legal team filed a motion begging for an extension, blaming “numerous technical incompatibilities" between Google Docs and Microsoft Word. They made three rookie mistakes.
Microsoft, Google, Cisco, and others file amicus brief in support of Facebook's NSO lawsuit
Tech giants show support for Facebook's legal case against spyware vendor NSO Group.
Google faces third antitrust lawsuit for allegedly manipulating searches
Filed by a bipartisan group of 38 attorneys-general.
10 US states accuse Google of colluding with Facebook to manipulate online ad market
Lawsuit accuses Google of violating antitrust and consumer protection laws.
Apple's "Design and Health" Kit Contents
Apple's "Design and Health" kit contents: Weighted mugs, lenticular mouse pads, post-it notes, and more!
Apple's "Design and Health" Guide for Designers
Apple's internal "design and health" guide for their designers (click images to enlarge).
Facebook's greatest controversies and biggest foul-ups
A run down of some of the most controversial decisions or actions by Facebook, including some of their biggest mistakes to date.
Hands on tour of the Amazon Cloud Drive and Amazon Cloud Player
A quick run through of the newly released Amazon Cloud Drive - the online storage service, and the Amazon Cloud Player - the integrated music streaming service.
NBN Co visits Prysmian fibre factory: pics
Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems was awarded a contract of up to $300 million this week to supply fibre-optic cables for the National Broadband Network (NBN). NBN Co head Mike Quigley visited the company's Dee Why factory after the announcement.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your profile page (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will walk you through the settings and features of your profile page.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing the miscellaneous bits (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will explain miscellaneous tweaks to protect your privacy.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your account settings (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will help you secure your Facebook account.
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your privacy settings (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide is designed to help you secure your Facebook privacy settings.
Privacy Icons: A graphical approach to online privacy
A quick look over the proposed Privacy Icons to simplify the online privacy policies.
Mobile speed: Ericsson LTE demo photos
Everyone's talking about mobile. They want to access the internet while they're on the go, and they want it to be fast. Ericsson is one of a swathe of vendors conducting trials for the next generation of mobile technology — Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Cracking open Hewlett Packard's IIP, the original personal LaserJet printer
The Hewlett Packard LaserJet IIP popularized the desktop personal laser printer. TechRepublic cracks it open to see what made the IIP tick.
Old circuit boards become office products and household decorations
Artist turns old printed circuit boards into useful items--clocks, clip boards, picture frames, pencil holders and more.
Augmented reality and health care - Qualcomm's mobile future
Chipmaker Qualcomm offered a glimpse of what the future might hold for the next generation of smartphones.
Bizarre Microsoft patent: Clear box that's a reading stand and book holder
One of Microsoft's early US patents had nothing to do with computers. Drawings show a reading stand and book holder that Microsoft patented in 1986.
Apple settles lawsuit over slowing down iPhones
The class-action lawsuit in the US claims that Apple artificially degraded iPhone performance to boost upgrades.
Tesla Autopilot death: Final report blames Tesla, Apple, and NHTSA
NTSB criticizes Apple for lacking a phone-use driving policy and regulators for their hands-off approach to tech.
GitHub's transparency report: How and when it removes or block content
Microsoft's open-source code-sharing platform's latest report places freedom of expression above all else.
Europe unveils a new strategy for AI to show it is still a contender in the digital race
Daphne Leprince-Ringuet explains the EU Commission has big plans for AI -- and they may be better ones than the bloc's competitors. Read more: https://zd.net/32aYHUQ
Huawei takes Verizon to court for alleged patent infringement
The Chinese company claims it was the last resort following lengthy negotiations with Verizon.
Optus hit with Australia's biggest spamming fine
Singtel-owned telco cops second biggest infringement notice ever paid to ACMA.
ACCC declares victory after Federal Court rules Trivago misled consumers
The Federal Court found Trivago was using an algorithm to favour booking sites that paid the company the highest cost-per-click fees.
Shall AI be regulated? Google CEO explains how
Google CEO weighs in on AI regulation debate.
No TikTok for soldiers: US Army bans Chinese app
It comes as the social media video app releases its first transparency report.
Samsung Chair sentenced to jail for breaking labour laws
Samsung Electronics' chairman of the board Lee Sang-hoon has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for sabotaging labour union activities.
Small businesses and big tech need to think about digital ethics
ZDNet's Daphne Leprince-Ringuet says Microsoft, Google, Apple or Facebook have all been showing off their commitment to responsible innovation. But small businesses need to get on board too. Read more: https://zd.net/34PihFB
Ericsson hit with over $1 billion in fines for bribing government officials
The company bribed Chinese government officials for at least 17 years.
Google antitrust: Regulators set sights on Google Chrome
The EU is increasing its scrutiny of Google's business practices as new preliminary investigation starts.
Google keeps promoting Google Shopping over competitors despite fines
More Google Shopping rivals line up to complain that Google isn't complying with a 2017 European anti-competition order.
US federal regulator looks into Google's latest health venture
Google defends its Project Nightingale deal with Ascension, which involves access to detailed patient records.
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