Archive for February, 2009

National Security Structure Is Set

Friday, February 27th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

President Obama's first presidential directive, outlining the organization of his national security structure, adds the attorney general, the secretaries of energy and homeland security, and the U.S. ambassador to the ... Read more..

Change the Web Challenge

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

We’re excited to be part of the Change the Web Challenge. Basically, the contest is to create a plugin, widget, mash up, hack, or other variety of web application that helps ... Read more..

Facebook offers control to users

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Social network Facebook responds to criticism over the way it handles user data by handing over control to its users. Read more..

New MoD tech ‘could save lives’

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The MoD has unveiled some new technology as part of its Defence Technology Plans which, it hopes, will keep soldiers safer. Read more..

The future of the fighting forces

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The MoD has shown, for the first time, the latest gadgets and gizmos it hopes could help equip our troops in the future. Read more..

Hacker step closer to extradition

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Computer hacker Gary McKinnon has lost the latest round of his fight against US extradition after the CPS refused to bring charges. Read more..

Reader’s drives

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Pictures of case mods sent in by website readers Read more..

Brain training devices ‘no better than doing a crossword’

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

People who spend money on expensive brain trainers to keep their mind sharp may well get the same benefit from simply doing a crossword, experts conclude. Read more..

The Tech Lab:

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Bruce Schneier on the ways hi-tech hits privacy Read more..

Pay attention

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Bill Thompson on missing the real risks of social sites Read more..