The tech world in 2012
In 2012 gadgets will get even smaller, powerful and internet-connected.
Letter to Hurd details allegations that led to his downfall at HP
Details of allegations of sexual harassment that ultimately caused Mark Hurd, now co-president at Oracle, to quit as CEO of Hewlett-Packard are now plastered across the Internet after a letter written on behalf of the complainant was unsealed by the Delaware Supreme Court Wednesday.
Hacking group releases more Stratfor subscriber data
Hackers released another batch of data on Thursday pilfered from Stratfor Global Intelligence, a widely used research and analysis company whose website was attacked last weekend.
Telstra in new privacy bungle
IN a new privacy breach, the email addresses and phone numbers of more than 1000 Telstra's BigPond customers were made accessible online.
Two new tools exploit router security setup problem
Researchers have released two tools that can take advantage of a weakness in a system designed to let people easily secure their wireless routers.
Android, iOS gain subscribers in US while RIM slides
Google's Android and Apple's iOS gained a larger percentage of the U.S. smartphone market in the latter part of the year, while Research in Motion's share declined along with Microsoft and Symbian, according to the latest figures from market researcher comScore.
Researcher: Google+ growth accelerating, passes 62 million users
Google+ membership is accelerating, and the young social network is now adding 625,000 users a day with over 62 million in total, a researcher has estimated.
StratFor subscriber base posted to the web
Thousands of Australians exposed.
Hurd harassment claims laid bare in unsealed letter
Globetrotting courtship revealed in eight page letter.
Telstra customer info exposed online
THE names, email addresses and tech support details of Telstra BigPond customers are readily available on the web.