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Privacy
Facebook's 'Like' button may be putting words in your mouth
by
Molly Wood
Jul 16, 2012
Plus, Ukrainians win international competition with sign language-to-speech gloves.
Facebook is spending $60 million to recognize your face
by
Molly Wood
Jun 20, 2012
The social giant bets big on facial recognition software, but what is it using that information for?
The LinkedIn hack: What you need to do about it
by
Molly Wood
Jun 7, 2012
And are we just stuck with the current problematic password system forever? Yes. Yes, we are.
'Chipping' our kids: Can we fight truancy with technology?
by
Molly Wood
Jun 1, 2012
Can technology keep kids from skipping school? In San Antonio, they're going to track children with the same microchips used for cattle, or boxes in a Walmart warehouse. Plus: Are you ready for some "backyard" neuroscience?
Are you leaving your Facebook house unlocked?
by
Molly Wood
May 7, 2012
A new report says millions of us are making life easier for thieves and snoops.
A window into Facebook's data
by
Molly Wood
Apr 13, 2012
Facebook wants to share your personal data, this time with you.
Google's search changes not all that dramatic
by
Molly Wood
Mar 16, 2012
Plus, the FBI wants Google’s help unlocking a phone, and the iPad battles a robot vacuum cleaner.
For public good, not for profit.
Will online privacy laws actually make a difference?
by
Molly Wood
Feb 24, 2012
There's been a lot of talk recently about privacy protection on the web. The White House and tech companies say they want to protect you, but can they?
An update on The Great Google Cookie Scare of 2012
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Molly Wood
Feb 22, 2012
What you need to know about how Google may be following you around the web.
Apple says it won't let apps steal your address book anymore
by
Molly Wood
Feb 16, 2012
Now the apps will have to ask your permission to take your address book.