Technology

Email in your eye? Next-generation video screen glasses could lay messages or GPS over your field of vision

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:24:00 +0000

As advances in computer technology make gadgets ever smaller and more portable the idea of carrying a screen of any kind could soon be outdated. Consumer products with screens have dropped in size from computer to laptop to tablet via phone. But one company specialising in cutting edge visual technology waIsraeli company Lumus has shown off the PD-18-2, which may look like a cumbersome pair of shades but allow the user to see high-quality images while they walk.nts to beam information directly into your field of vision.

Android-powered watches get Internet savvy

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:22:00 +0000

The Internet was strapped to wrists at the Consumer Electronics Show on Wednesday in the form of Android-powered "smart watches" that serve up online content along with telling time.

US lawmakers accuse Facebook of ducking questions on its privacy practices

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:59:00 +0000

Reps. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Joe Barton (R-Texas) accused Facebook of evading questions about whether it tracks users in order to deliver targeted ads on Monday.

Google's new personalized search raises antitrust concerns

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Google is diving deeper into personalized search results, debuting a feature called "Google Plus Your World". But the debut of the service, which pulls results from your own content plus social circles from Google-owned services may catch the ire of regulators.

'Red Friday' to Bring Deals for Asian Apple Customers This Friday

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:58:00 +0000

Apple has begun informing customers in several of its Asian markets regarding this Friday's one-day shopping event in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Termed "Red Friday", the event is similar to Apple's Black Friday shopping deals in many areas of the world, where the company offers discounts on a number of different items including Macs, iPads, and iPods, as well as accessories.

Facebook set for suit over publicity; Case hinges on 'sponsored stories' appearing on many pages

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:40:00 +0000

Facebook’s practice of showing people that their friends “like” specific products could run afoul of a California law that gives both celebrities and ordinary citizens the right to control how their names and pictures are used for commercial endorsements.

Internet architects oppose US online piracy bills

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:43:00 +0000

A group of prominent architects of the Internet added their voices Thursday to those opposing legislation in the US Congress intended to crack down on online piracy.

Author Says Facebook Is Making Us Miserable

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:43:00 +0000

Facebook has changed the way many people communicate with family and friends — but some believe it’s not always for the better.

Teenage Programmer Backed By Hong Kong Billionaire Li Ka Shing

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:56:00 +0000

It’s been a wild three months for Nick D’Aloisio. There was the new school year and brand new classes in Russian and Buddhist philosophy. Then there was this technology startup he was running from his bedroom that was going to change the way everybody surfed the Internet.

U.S. probing alleged cyberattack plot by Venezuela, Iran

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:23:00 +0000

U.S. officials are investigating reports that Iranian and Venezuelan diplomats in Mexico were involved in planned cyberattacks against U.S. targets, including nuclear power plants.

Amazon starts row with retailers in US

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:02:00 +0000

Amazon has annoyed retailers in the US with a new price check app that allows shoppers to get a discount on items via the online store if they find them to be more expensive elsewhere.

U.S., Microsoft to meet Chinese Web regulators

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:21:00 +0000

Microsoft and the State Department are under fire for their participation in a closed-door Internet conference this week organized with the architects of China’s repressive policies of Web self-censorship and surveillance.

US Library of Congress to receive entire Twitter archive

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:17:00 +0000

The Library of Congress and Twitter have signed an agreement that will see an archive of every public Tweet ever sent handed over to the library's repository of historical documents.

India to ban 'offensive' Internet material

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:33:00 +0000

India on Tuesday vowed to ban offensive material from the Internet after Facebook, Google and other major firms told the government they were unable to screen content before it was posted.

US senator To Google: Ban Terrorist Content

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:04:00 +0000

In the wake of news that terror suspect Jose Pimentel was operating a jihadist Blogger site, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) is urging Google to implement a system that bans terrorist material.

Hong Kong Swamped By PlayStation Vita Pre-Orders

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:08:00 +0000

According to a news report from Engadget China, pre-orders for the PlayStation Vita are huge in Hong Kong.

HKCEC launches new iPhone app

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:50:00 +0000

The award-winning Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) launched its new HKCEC iPhone app today, downloadable free of charge, in celebration of its 23rd Anniversary on 25 November 2011. The app is an extremely handy and user-friendly tool that offers comprehensive news and information about the HKCEC in three languages: English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

Criminals and cyber bullies to be banned from the web in UK

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:47:00 +0000

Criminals who commit offences online and cyber bullies will be banned from the internet as part of the Government’s new cyber security strategy, announced today.

Surveillance Company Says It Sent Fake iTunes, Flash Updates

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:30:00 +0000

Gamma International UK Ltd. touts its ability to send a “fake iTunes update” that can infect computers with surveillance software, according to one of the company’s marketing videos.

Internet keeps government honest: Google chief

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:10:00 +0000

Broader adoption of the Internet will keep governments on their toes as wired-up citizens exercise their newfound power to check rights abuses, Google chief Eric Schmidt said on Saturday.