NEC breaks long-range speed record with terabit transmission
The company combined four superchannels to simultaneously transmit 4 terabits/sec over 6,213 miles.
LightSquared: GPS interference is device-makers' fault
In a petition to the FCC, the company says GPS device-makers have no right to protection from signal interference because LightSquared, not GPS devices, has a license to use the spectrum.
White House opens the source code for Data.gov
The Data.gov in a Box project with India aims to bring transparency to other governments, but the idea has its doubters.
Is Apache still good for open source?
A developer kicks up a debate over whether the longtime open-source champion Apache Software Foundation is past its prime.
Romanian charged with hacking NASA systems
An unemployed Romanian has been arrested for hacking into NASA servers, the latest in a line of hackers attracted to the space agency's systems.
Study: Online privacy tools don't work
A Carnegie Mellon University study found nine online privacy tools were too complicated to use by non-technical consumers who were not knowledgeable about privacy tools.
DARPA sets target date for testing 'flying Humvee'
The Defense agency says it has received two "feasible designs" for a rugged, hybrid SUV and aircraft.
Google complies with 93 percent of US requests for user data
The number of government requests for user information and content removal is rising sharply, according to a report from the company.
FBI official calls for alternate Internet to secure critical systems
A transparent, restricted network is needed to protect utilities, financial institutions and other critical systems, the bureau's Shawn Henry says.
DHS tests predictive analysis system for 'sensing' crime
The Future Attribute Screening Technology Mobile Module (FAST), which uses non-intrusive sensors, is based on the premise that certain physical behaviors could indicate that a person is about to commit a crime.
Hacker roundup: Arrests are shrinking LulzSec, Anonymous membership
After a series of recent arrests, the number of non-fingerprinted members of LulzSec and Anonymous is being downsized; LulzSec could be down to two at-large members.
Patent pending: New law could help or hurt IT innovators
Proponents say it will lower costs by reducing litigation. Opponents say it puts small organizations and individuals at a disadvantage and won't stop patent trolls.
Intell agency's software would predict world events
The Open Source Indicators Program would extract and analyze public data to reveal patterns that precede global upheavals and generate warnings of such events.
RIM to offer PlayBook as control center for police cruisers
Using Mobile Police Assist software, the tablets can access databases, connect with other devices and even be used to operate such things as a cruiser's lights and siren.
Baltimore expands its video surveillance program
The addition brings the number of CitiWatch cameras to 538, and the city plans to add more while expanding its police force.
3 of 10 Android users now face malware attack
Three out of every 10 Android users face hacking attempts annually, more than doubling users' risks from just six months ago, says Lookout Mobile Security.
NIST looks for secure ways to use iPads, iPhones in the enterprise
Pilot program will test how best to let employees use the devices in a secure environment.
Which cities have the fastest broadband?
Eighteen U.S. cities are among the world's fastest for broadband connections, but some areas are still dismally slow. Cities in Asia, particularly in Japan, dominate Akamai's Top 100 list.
How international cyber crime threatens national security
A National Security Council report says organized crime against financial systems, already in the billions of dollars, could destabilize national and international economies.
DOD's cyber strategy lacks organization, manpower and funds, GAO says
A decentralized approach, a shortage of cybersecurity workers, and the lack of a funding strategy are hurting the Defense Department's cyber efforts, a GAO report concludes.
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