Microsoft has applied for a Kinect patent that uses its posh webcam to count the number of people in a room, just in case there's any confusion as to whether your entire family watching Evil Dead counts as an illegal public screening. Read More >>
Featured comment by justveryslightlymad:
"Unfortunately for Winston Smith, the ongoing encroachment of Big Brother into his private life couldn't have been stopped by a well-placed piece of du..." More »
Looks like we're not getting away totally scot-free from that seriously scary, almost Chinese-style internet snooping bill. It's made it through today's Queen's speech in a draft form, complete with on-demand site, email address, social media and phone-number access, so the government can see who you contacted; what you were looking at, and for how long. Read More >>
Featured comment by kizzie33:
"Police will abuse this, of course they will. My dad got a police report from his cop friend about a car crash i was in. I'm 18, and the driver didn't ..." More »
The UK is set to take Big Brother into the 21st century, Chinese-style, if the government’s plans to snoop on your web browsing, email, and phone calls are pushed through. GCHQ could be given the power to monitor your internet activities in real-time without a warrant – the same kind of tactics employed by both China and Iran. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mack:
"Size 12s actually. My point is mostly aimed at those writing the article, here and BBC. Then everyone starts commenting further, ALSO without checking..." More »
You installed that internet-accessible security cam so you could keep an eye on your place while you’re out, but it seems everyone else can too. Trendnet’s got a serious flaw in its software that lets any old Tom, Dick or Harry spy on you over the net. Read More >>
Featured comment by tnet:
"TRENDnet has posted the resolution to the security breach on their IP cameras. You can check information on affected TRENDnet IP cameras at: http://ww..." More »
For a paranoid section of the population, a giant face on a monitor can be an Orwellian nightmare come true. But, a giant face on a monitor that walks around town in a white jumpsuit is actually pretty cool. Still, he should definitely keep an eye out for a girl in red shorts wielding hammers. Read More >>
We all have opinions about the people on Big Brother-style TV shows. But spare a thought for nine girls who were duped into taking part in a fake show — then held captive while naked images of them were sold online. Read More >>
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