Mark's sister got a little sensitive last night over a photo of the Zuckerberg clan celebrating the holidays — the public outing of which may say as much about Facebook as it does about its first family.
Remember when tech companies changed things and didn't listen to all of the people complaining about it? Those days are long gone, apparently. Instagram is reverting back to their old Terms of Service, the company announced in a blog post Thursday evening.
While we all gush over the juicy details of David Petraeus's infidelity, some are expressing concern about what this tells us about online privacy. If it was so easy to get access to Petraeus's Gmail account, what does that mean for the rest of us?, one commenter wonders.
Google has apologized for keeping user data it said it destroyed, but that hasn't placated its critics.
The AP reported on the most disconcerting trend in human resources: job applicants being asked to hand over their Facebook passwords. To see what employers might find, I gave a career coach the keys to my Facebook and Twitter accounts. (And, yes, I changed the passwords right afterward.)
There are two dueling propositions when boarding any plane nowadays, beyond, obviously, getting to your destination safely and in a reasonable amount of time.
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed changes
People don't seem to care that the technology could be used for evil
The technology can identify users' social security numbers, a new study finds
"Facilitating access to the Internet for all individuals... should be a priority for all States"
Twitter is providing user info to authorities trying to keep a lid on celebrity gossip
Could the curious case of Ben Grubb set a new precedent for theft online?
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