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Saturday, October 19, 2013
Blog Alert for BBC News - Technology, Oct 18, 2013
New Posts to BBC News - Technology on Oct 18, 2013:
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1) Major piracy site to be shut down
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24580130#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 07:34 ET
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News
IsoHunt lists many popular TV programmes and movies available to download illegally
IsoHunt, a popular website offering BitTorrents of mostly pirated material, is to shut down following a court settlement.
The site's owner, Canadian Gary Fung, has agreed to pay $110m (£68m) to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
MPAA chairman Chris Dodd said the move was a "major step forward" for legitimate commerce online.
In a blog post, Mr Fung said: "It's sad to see my baby go."
The site is currently still online, but will soon be shut. It is one of the most popular sites of its kind on the internet.
A group of companies, including Disney, Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox, accused the site of wilfully infringing copyright by listing millions of popular movies and TV programmes - in a court battle [...]
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2) Ship trackers 'vulnerable to hacks'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24586394#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 13:28 ET
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News
The researchers were able to spoof the route of boats
A system used globally to track marine activity is highly vulnerable to hacking, security experts have warned.
Weaknesses in outdated systems could allow attackers to make ships disappear from tracking systems - or even make it look like a large fleet was incoming.
Researchers at Trend Micro said their findings showed the danger of using legacy systems designed when security was not an issue.
But one vessel-tracking specialist said spoof attempts could be easily spotted.
Lloyd's List Intelligence's Ian Trowbridge said that in addition to the vulnerable technology - known as the Automatic Identification System (AIS) - other measures could be used to identify marine activity.
"The spoofing would immediately be identified by [Lloyd's List Intelligence] [...]
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3) LED 'li-fi' step closer, says China
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24579776#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 07:56 ET
If "li-fi" technology takes off, all LED lights could potentially provide internet connectivity
Wi-fi connectivity from a light bulb - or "li-fi" - has come a step closer, according to Chinese scientists.
A microchipped bulb can produce data speeds of up to 150 megabits per second (Mbps), Chi Nan, IT professor at Shanghai's Fudan University told Xinhua News.
A one-watt LED light bulb would be enough to provide net connectivity to four computers, researchers say.
But experts told the BBC more evidence was needed to back up the claims.
There are no supporting video or photos showing the technology in action.
Li-fi, also known as visible light communications (VLC), at these speeds would be faster - and cheaper - than the average Chinese broadband connection.
In 2011, Prof Harald Haas, an expert in optical wireless communications at the University [...]
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4) Myst creators seek cash for new game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24579804#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 06:23 ET
One puzzle in Obduction involves finding out how this abandoned farmhouse was moved to an alien planet
The creators of legendary adventure game Myst are seeking cash for a new game via Kickstarter.
Cyan Worlds is looking for $1.1m (£679,000) from the crowdfunding site to develop a game called Obduction.
The game-maker said its new title would be a spiritual successor to its earlier point-and-click adventure games Myst and Riven.
If Cyan reaches its funding target it plans to release PC and Mac versions of Obduction in mid-2015.
Hand waving
Released in 1993, Myst was a huge hit thanks to its sumptuous look, detailed world-building and intricate puzzles.
On its Kickstarter page, Cyan said Obduction would continue with these traditions but update them to take advantage of the power of modern computers.
It said the game would use the Unreal 4 game [...]
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5) Google shares rise above $1,000
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24585998#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
A country where a woman may be jailed for losing a child
Were fans too ready to believe Lance's lies?
Guide to the fighters and groups ranged against the Syrian government
Twenty-four hours of news photographs from around the world
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1) Major piracy site to be shut down
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24580130#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 07:34 ET
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News
IsoHunt lists many popular TV programmes and movies available to download illegally
IsoHunt, a popular website offering BitTorrents of mostly pirated material, is to shut down following a court settlement.
The site's owner, Canadian Gary Fung, has agreed to pay $110m (£68m) to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
MPAA chairman Chris Dodd said the move was a "major step forward" for legitimate commerce online.
In a blog post, Mr Fung said: "It's sad to see my baby go."
The site is currently still online, but will soon be shut. It is one of the most popular sites of its kind on the internet.
A group of companies, including Disney, Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox, accused the site of wilfully infringing copyright by listing millions of popular movies and TV programmes - in a court battle [...]
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2) Ship trackers 'vulnerable to hacks'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24586394#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 13:28 ET
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News
The researchers were able to spoof the route of boats
A system used globally to track marine activity is highly vulnerable to hacking, security experts have warned.
Weaknesses in outdated systems could allow attackers to make ships disappear from tracking systems - or even make it look like a large fleet was incoming.
Researchers at Trend Micro said their findings showed the danger of using legacy systems designed when security was not an issue.
But one vessel-tracking specialist said spoof attempts could be easily spotted.
Lloyd's List Intelligence's Ian Trowbridge said that in addition to the vulnerable technology - known as the Automatic Identification System (AIS) - other measures could be used to identify marine activity.
"The spoofing would immediately be identified by [Lloyd's List Intelligence] [...]
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3) LED 'li-fi' step closer, says China
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24579776#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 07:56 ET
If "li-fi" technology takes off, all LED lights could potentially provide internet connectivity
Wi-fi connectivity from a light bulb - or "li-fi" - has come a step closer, according to Chinese scientists.
A microchipped bulb can produce data speeds of up to 150 megabits per second (Mbps), Chi Nan, IT professor at Shanghai's Fudan University told Xinhua News.
A one-watt LED light bulb would be enough to provide net connectivity to four computers, researchers say.
But experts told the BBC more evidence was needed to back up the claims.
There are no supporting video or photos showing the technology in action.
Li-fi, also known as visible light communications (VLC), at these speeds would be faster - and cheaper - than the average Chinese broadband connection.
In 2011, Prof Harald Haas, an expert in optical wireless communications at the University [...]
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4) Myst creators seek cash for new game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24579804#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
18 October 2013 Last updated at 06:23 ET
One puzzle in Obduction involves finding out how this abandoned farmhouse was moved to an alien planet
The creators of legendary adventure game Myst are seeking cash for a new game via Kickstarter.
Cyan Worlds is looking for $1.1m (£679,000) from the crowdfunding site to develop a game called Obduction.
The game-maker said its new title would be a spiritual successor to its earlier point-and-click adventure games Myst and Riven.
If Cyan reaches its funding target it plans to release PC and Mac versions of Obduction in mid-2015.
Hand waving
Released in 1993, Myst was a huge hit thanks to its sumptuous look, detailed world-building and intricate puzzles.
On its Kickstarter page, Cyan said Obduction would continue with these traditions but update them to take advantage of the power of modern computers.
It said the game would use the Unreal 4 game [...]
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5) Google shares rise above $1,000
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24585998#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
A country where a woman may be jailed for losing a child
Were fans too ready to believe Lance's lies?
Guide to the fighters and groups ranged against the Syrian government
Twenty-four hours of news photographs from around the world
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Friday, October 18, 2013
Blog Alert for BBC News - Technology, Oct 17, 2013
New Posts to BBC News - Technology on Oct 17, 2013:
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1) Windows 8.1 gets global release
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24564738#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
17 October 2013 Last updated at 06:33 ET
The update for Windows 8 restores some features to the operating system
Microsoft is releasing the Windows 8.1 update for its flagship operating system on Thursday.
The download seeks to address some of the criticisms levelled at the original version of Windows 8.
In particular, the update restores the start button and allows a computer to boot up with a traditional desktop interface.
The launch comes at a critical time for Microsoft as it seeks a new boss, with PC sales experiencing a long decline.
Windows 8 sought to bridge the gap between touchscreen devices, such as tablets and smartphones, and more traditional form laptops and desktop machines. As such it had an interface built of tiles that could be tapped or swiped to open applications.
However, many people found the tiled interface did not work well for some of the things they were used [...]
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1) Windows 8.1 gets global release
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24564738#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
17 October 2013 Last updated at 06:33 ET
The update for Windows 8 restores some features to the operating system
Microsoft is releasing the Windows 8.1 update for its flagship operating system on Thursday.
The download seeks to address some of the criticisms levelled at the original version of Windows 8.
In particular, the update restores the start button and allows a computer to boot up with a traditional desktop interface.
The launch comes at a critical time for Microsoft as it seeks a new boss, with PC sales experiencing a long decline.
Windows 8 sought to bridge the gap between touchscreen devices, such as tablets and smartphones, and more traditional form laptops and desktop machines. As such it had an interface built of tiles that could be tapped or swiped to open applications.
However, many people found the tiled interface did not work well for some of the things they were used [...]
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Blog Alert for BBC News - Technology, Oct 12, 2013
New Posts to BBC News - Technology on Oct 12, 2013:
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1) Amazon removes abuse-themed e-books
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24491723#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
11 October 2013 Last updated at 21:06 ET
By Matthew Wall and Dave Lee BBC Technology News
Amazon's Kindle store offers authors the ability to self-publish their own books
Retailer Amazon has removed several abuse-themed e-books from its Kindle Store after a report highlighted titles depicting rape, incest and bestiality.
Titles such as Taking My Drunk Daughter had been on sale.
Amazon took down the books found by technology news site The Kernel, but many others still remain.
Other online stores, including WHSmith, Kobo and Barnes & Noble featured books with similar themes. They are yet to respond to requests for comment.
The BBC found that on Amazon's store, the search function automatically suggested explicit topics to users typing seemingly innocuous keywords - without age verification taking place.
Amazon has not responded to the BBC's request for comment on the issue, except to [...]
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1) Amazon removes abuse-themed e-books
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24491723#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
11 October 2013 Last updated at 21:06 ET
By Matthew Wall and Dave Lee BBC Technology News
Amazon's Kindle store offers authors the ability to self-publish their own books
Retailer Amazon has removed several abuse-themed e-books from its Kindle Store after a report highlighted titles depicting rape, incest and bestiality.
Titles such as Taking My Drunk Daughter had been on sale.
Amazon took down the books found by technology news site The Kernel, but many others still remain.
Other online stores, including WHSmith, Kobo and Barnes & Noble featured books with similar themes. They are yet to respond to requests for comment.
The BBC found that on Amazon's store, the search function automatically suggested explicit topics to users typing seemingly innocuous keywords - without age verification taking place.
Amazon has not responded to the BBC's request for comment on the issue, except to [...]
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
Blog Alert for BBC News - Technology, Oct 11, 2013
New Posts to BBC News - Technology on Oct 11, 2013:
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1) Apple 'should buy big companies'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24489156#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
11 October 2013 Last updated at 07:59 ET
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News
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Apple should use its enormous cash reserves to make some big-name acquisitions, the company's former boss John Sculley says
Apple should use its enormous cash reserves to make some big name acquisitions, the company's former boss John Sculley has said.
He said it could shift the "whole landscape of e-commerce" if it bought, for example, eBay.
He said it should ignore the wishes of activist investor Carl Icahn, who wants the company to buy back stock.
"Apple's about building great products, building and shaping markets," Mr Sculley said.
"Carl Icahn has suggested to Tim Cook, 'Why don't you buy more stock back or make a bigger dividend?'
"I'd rather see Apple continue to invest in building... even make big acquisitions that were [...]
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2) Dark web 'will evolve' - cyber boss
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24495029#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
11 October 2013 Last updated at 09:17 ET
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Andy Archibald, head of the UK's National Cyber Crime Unit, says the "dark web" of criminal activity will continue to evolve
The "dark web" services used by criminals will continue to evolve in an attempt to evade authorities, the UK's cybercrime boss has warned.
Last week, notorious drugs market place the Silk Road was shut down after a lengthy investigation.
Andy Archibald, interim head of the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU), said officers identified individuals who were using the site.
But he said new methods were needed to keep up with the threat.
"[Online anonymity service] Tor evolves, and will resecure itself," Mr Archibald told the BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones.
"The success we've had may not necessarily mean that by the same routes and same approaches [...]
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1) Apple 'should buy big companies'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24489156#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
11 October 2013 Last updated at 07:59 ET
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News
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Apple should use its enormous cash reserves to make some big-name acquisitions, the company's former boss John Sculley says
Apple should use its enormous cash reserves to make some big name acquisitions, the company's former boss John Sculley has said.
He said it could shift the "whole landscape of e-commerce" if it bought, for example, eBay.
He said it should ignore the wishes of activist investor Carl Icahn, who wants the company to buy back stock.
"Apple's about building great products, building and shaping markets," Mr Sculley said.
"Carl Icahn has suggested to Tim Cook, 'Why don't you buy more stock back or make a bigger dividend?'
"I'd rather see Apple continue to invest in building... even make big acquisitions that were [...]
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2) Dark web 'will evolve' - cyber boss
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24495029#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
11 October 2013 Last updated at 09:17 ET
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Andy Archibald, head of the UK's National Cyber Crime Unit, says the "dark web" of criminal activity will continue to evolve
The "dark web" services used by criminals will continue to evolve in an attempt to evade authorities, the UK's cybercrime boss has warned.
Last week, notorious drugs market place the Silk Road was shut down after a lengthy investigation.
Andy Archibald, interim head of the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU), said officers identified individuals who were using the site.
But he said new methods were needed to keep up with the threat.
"[Online anonymity service] Tor evolves, and will resecure itself," Mr Archibald told the BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones.
"The success we've had may not necessarily mean that by the same routes and same approaches [...]
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