All articles by Tineka Smith
Tineka Smith
Facebook’s unannounced email switch causes users to lose emails
Last week’s change results in user backlash
Judge rules warrants used to arrest Megaupload founder were illegal
A New Zealand court ruled on Thursday that search warrants used to raid the mansion of the Megaupload founder were illegal.
AOL makes plans to buy back $400m in stock
AOL makes moves to return to its shareholders proceeds from its $1.1bn patent sale to Microsoft with a ‘Dutch auction’ tender offer to buy back $400m (£258m) in stock.
Wikipedia Founder’s petition against O’Dwyer’s extradition reaches over 160,000 signatures
The petition by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales against the decision for British student, Richard O’Dwyer, to be extradited to the US to stand trial for copyright infringement has gained more than 160,000 signatures in just five days.
BBC to stream Wimbledon and London Olympics through Facebook
The international broadcaster has forged a partnership to stream live sporting events through the world’s largest social network.
Google+ creates events feature and becomes available for tablets
Google+ announces its new events feature and tablet release.
Companies wary of investing in HD video conferencing
According to research, businesses are keen to implement HD quality video conferencing but are doubtful current hardware in UK offices can handle content.
FBI locks up 24 people in undercover card hacking operation
The FBI has arrested 24 people involved in a card hacking operation spanning across 13 countries with over 400,000 potential victims.
MI5 Chief warns of cybercrime threats: expert reaction
CBR rounds up expert reactions on MI5’s Director warning on cybercrime threats to businesses and governments.
Facebook runs out of friends
The highly anticipated Facebook IPO has been on a downward spiral since going public in May, with the social network’s valuation dropping from $100bn to $80bn in less than a month. This has raised questions over the firm’s worth and longevity, writes Tineka Smith