The “Internet of Things” Gets Hacked To Smithereens by Wolf Richter • Jul 31, 2015 • 18 Comments Nothing is secure, not even drug infusion pumps in hospitals.
The Advertising Glut Dooms Social Media Industry by Larry Kummer • Jul 22, 2015 • 18 Comments A death spiral, except for a few big winners.
European Commission Wants to Repress Internet Freedom by Don Quijones • Jul 15, 2015 • 3 Comments Peak insanity.
The Chilling Thing Gartner Just Said About a Once Hot Engine of Global Growth by Wolf Richter • Jul 7, 2015 • 22 Comments Hope took a hit from the fickle, strung-out consumers.
Humans Not Yet Doomed: Watch even the Coolest Robots Fall by Wolf Richter • Jun 7, 2015 • 4 Comments Almost-cute humanoid robots struggling with the basics at DARPA’s challenge (videos).
Startup Bubble Too Big For Exit, Investors in La-La Land by Wolf Richter • Jun 2, 2015 • 14 Comments IPOs would overwhelm the stock market. Last time this happened: 2000.
AOL, the Sound of the World Wide Wait by Wolf Richter • May 12, 2015 • 3 Comments Verizon buys AOL, which died 15 years ago. So here’s a trip down memory lane.
NSA and GCHQ Stole the Encryption Keys to Your Cellphone by Electronic Frontier Foundation • Feb 20, 2015 • Comments Off on NSA and GCHQ Stole the Encryption Keys to Your Cellphone Leaves “no trace on the wireless provider’s network” or on your device.
A Correction in Silicon Valley Will Send Out Shockwaves by Contributor • Feb 12, 2015 • 9 Comments The GoPro guy is stuffing everyone with stock; maybe he knows something we don’t.
Who Really Owns Your Drones? by Electronic Frontier Foundation • Feb 2, 2015 • Comments Off on Who Really Owns Your Drones? Or any other connected devices? And who controls them?