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Tech giants do battle with Russia over censorship

Next week supporters of Alexei Navalny a lawyer and anti-corruption crusader currently under house arrest in Russia are planning a rally that the Kremlin would really rather not happen. So to that end the government has begun issuing block orders…

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VIDEO: Hackers hit Xbox and PlayStation

Microsoft and Sony have been working to restore internet platforms for their Xbox and PlayStation gamers’ consoles.

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Court allows Aereo to auction TV streaming technology assets

(Reuters) – A bankruptcy court has allowed defunct video streaming company Aereo Inc to auction its TV streaming technology assets according to court papers published on Friday.

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Facebook’s ‘Year In Review’ shows tragic side of software’s shortcomings

Facebook’s automated ‘year in review’ slideshows are meant to surface highlights from the year that was but for some the virtual scrapbook simply brings back bad memories. In the case of web designer Eric Meyer a photo of his recently deceased daug…

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South Korea seeks China’s cooperation in probe into cyberattack on nuclear operator

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea is seeking the cooperation of Chinese authorities in a probe into a cyberattack on its nuclear power plant operator after tracing multiple Internet addresses involved to a northeastern Chinese city near North Korea a prosecution official said on Wednesday.

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Uber sorry for Sydney siege prices

Taxi booking firm Uber has apologised for raising fare prices during a deadly cafe siege in Sydney last week saying its decision was wrong.

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Beer bottles deliver your video message through QR codes

You know how a bottle of beer can help make some particularly bad news easier to swallow? Argentinian beer brand Andes doesn’t only believe that it’s taking that idea to the next level — by letting people record themselves using its app and digital…

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Hackers behind PlayStation Network Xbox Live disruption reportedly targeting Tor

Lizard Squad the merry band of hackers that claimed responsibility for taking Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network offline for Christmas appears to have a new target: Tor. Reports of an attack on the network which offers online anonymity appeare…