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EU launches survey to find out what people fear the most about the future of the internet

The survey will reportedly cover topics such as privacy, AI, security and net neutrality.

Apr 19, 2017

By India Ashok

Iran blocks voice calling feature on Telegram

The company says the \'move is targeting Telegram specifically\' as other VoIP services are enabled the country.

Apr 19, 2017

By Agamoni Ghosh

You can now sign into your Microsoft account without a password: Here's how

The company says this is a very secure way of protecting your account.

Apr 19, 2017

By Agamoni Ghosh

USAFacts: Steve Ballmer wants citizens to look up what the US government is spending money on

Ballmer has teamed up with academics to release first ever nonpartisan look at government expenditure.

Apr 18, 2017

By Mary-Ann Russon

Microsoft

Replicas of Isis' explosive suicide vests and pressure cooker bombs are on sale on this site

The replicas are reportedly made out of solid urethane and are being sold for 'training purposes'.

Apr 17, 2017

By India Ashok

Isis

Airbnb scammers hijack user accounts with good ratings to rob hosts' homes

'Trust is the fundamental currency of the sharing economy,' Airbnb CTO Nathan Blecharczyk said.

Apr 15, 2017

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Is Tor really secure? Russian user detained by police and accused of inciting terrorism

Someone used the Tor exit node operated by Dmitry Bogatov to post incendiary comments online.

Apr 13, 2017

By Mary-Ann Russon

Russia Human rights

A nuclear holocaust is often associated with World War III.

Google searches for 'World War 3' hit all-time high

Panic and uncertainty strikes as people seek answers over US and North Korea tension.

Apr 13, 2017

By James Billington

Google Donald Trump North Korea

P999? Police reveal secret sexting codes every parent should know to keep their kids safe

Police have seen a sharp rise in teenagers sending explicit photos of themselves over smartphones.

Apr 13, 2017

By Mary-Ann Russon

UK Broadband: Minister Ed Vaizey warns some rural areas could miss out on the 10Mbps pledge

Customers face 'loyalty penalties' for sticking with same broadband provider

Citizens Advice survey shows broadband prices jump on average by 43% after first 12 months.

Apr 11, 2017

By Dan Cancian

The hidden dangers of IPv6: New protocol can be used by hackers to steal data undetected

IPv6 might enable more IP addresses, but it also lets hackers set up undetectable communication channels.

Apr 10, 2017

By Mary-Ann Russon

NATO

Ask.com bug accidentally leaked these dodgy internet searches

From online piracy to hacking tips and bizarre sex queries, here's a look at the underbelly of the internet.

Apr 10, 2017

By Mary-Ann Russon

Google rolls out Fact Check label for news and search results globally

The feature identifies articles with information verified by news publishers.

Apr 7, 2017

By Sarmistha Acharya

Google

Pornhub ordered to expose user info and viewing history in pirating crackdown – are you affected?

The adult website has until 1 May to hand over names, IP addresses and phone numbers.

Apr 7, 2017

By Owen Hughes

California

Uber passenger hurls racist abuse and rape claims at driver over iPhone charger

Worst Uber passenger ever? Woman threatens to accuse driver of rape because he didn't have phone charger

A screaming tirade of racist abuse and false threats of rape aimed at New York driver caught on camera.

Apr 6, 2017

By James Billington

Uber

Russia bans Vladimir Putin gay clown caricature

Moscow makes it illegal to share the image over the internet.

Apr 6, 2017

By Agamoni Ghosh

Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee calls Trump administration's rollback of privacy rules 'disgusting'

On 4 April, Berners-Lee received the prestigious Turing award often called the Nobel Prize of computing.

Apr 5, 2017

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Kodi boxes on Amazon: Retailer bans sale of 'fully-loaded' media-streaming devices

Amazon threatens to 'destroy' stock of streaming media players found to promote pirated content.

Apr 4, 2017

By Oliver Cragg

Kodi Amazon

President Trump signs bill scrapping Obama-era internet privacy rules

The bill drew fierce criticism from Democrats as well as data privacy groups and consumer advocates.

Apr 4, 2017

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Donald Trump

Google Doodle celebrates skyscraper architect Fazlur Rahman Khan's 88th birthday

Structural engineer designed Sear's Tower, the world's tallest building for 25 years.

Apr 3, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

Google

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