Why you should care about wireless spectrum policy

Why you should care about wireless spectrum policy

by Maria Spencer Former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski and Commissioner Robert M. McDowell co-authored an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal urging Congress to plan for and support more open spectrum sales. This opinion was...
HP says smartwatches have security flaws

HP says smartwatches have security flaws

by Larry Magid A study conducted by HP Fortify found that “100 percent of tested smartwatches exhibit security flaws.” The study is part of an ongoing series on Internet of Things (IoT) security. Vulnerabilities include insufficient authentication and lack...
Digital Trust Foundation announces 'digital abuse' grants

Digital Trust Foundation announces 'digital abuse' grants

by Digital Trust Foundation The Digital Trust Foundation today announced $1.6 million in grants for research, education, and support focused on understanding, preventing, and responding to digital abuse. The grants will go to emerging and established leaders in the...
The 'right to be forgotten' can conflict with free speech

The 'right to be forgotten' can conflict with free speech

by Larry Magid Last year the European Union’s highest court ruled that European citizens have a “right to be forgotten” when it comes to search links to unfavorable Internet posts that are harmful and irrelevant. The court ruled in favor of a Spanish...