YouTube co-founder steps down
YouTube’s CEO and co-founder Chad Hurley is stepping down from the position to take on an advisory role at the site.
Right to reply: Government should appoint home internet-security tsar
In response to today’s 14:30 “internet and privacy” debate in Westminster Hall, security expert Eddy Willems, Security Evangelist for antivirus software pioneer G Data, has called for the UK to appoint a home internet-security tsar. Such a person would be tasked with educating home computer users about the risks of malware and home internet security.
Social networks increase traffic sent to online retailers by 13%
Social networks are sending nearly 13% more traffic to online retailers this year than last year, according to Experian Hitwise, the online competitive intelligence service.
Online Vs. print media: Major differences in coverage of Govt spending review
There is a massive difference between what traditional print media and social media were discussing in the run up to and day of the coalition government’s comprehensive spending review announcement, according to research conducted by Kantar Media.
Internet worth £100bn a year to UK economy
The internet is worth £100bn annually to the UK economy, comprising 7.2% of the gross domestic product, which is expected to reach 10% within five years, according to a survey commissioned by Google.
Google claims record share of online traffic
Google has set a new internet traffic record, accounting for 6.4% of global internet traffic during September, according to new data.
Right to reply: Google’s invasion of privacy highlights widespread Wi-fi vulnerability
In yet another Wi-Fi privacy story where Google admitted to copying passwords from home networks is proof that people are still leaving their home networks wide open to prey despite the simple security features available on their wireless routers, says Gareth Jones regional sales manager, Cisco Linksys.
Right to reply: Finding a good story for Google in China will be difficult
Finding a good story for Google in China is going to be tough, says Andreas Pouros, chief operating officer at Greenlight, a leading independent search specialist marketing and technology firm. His comments follow on the back of Baidu’s results, showing it continues to dominate the search engine landscape in China. Baidu also reported its advertiser … [Read more…]
Govt. web monitoring plan faces privacy backlash
The government’s revival of a multibillion pound plan for communications companies to store data on UK emails, web traffic and phone calls has been criticised by the Information Commissioner.
Google admits to copying email and Wi-Fi passwords from Steet View cars
Google has admitted to copying household computer passwords and emails while gathering images using its Street View cameras, adding that it is determined to learn lessons from the mistake.