Internet freedom came into prominent global focus in 2012. Physical conflicts, as
might be expected, provided much of the momentum for the issue’s appearance
in the spotlight: the conflict in the Gaza strip saw digital war waged over Twitter
between the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas group. Google became embroiled in
legal activity after a YouTube video…
The new frontier of smart technology is headed toward devices that eliminate the hassle of being handheld. Google announced its in-the-works augmented-reality glasses in April.
When the antivirus software company founder — some might call him the founder of the entire industry — John McAfee was accused of murder in Belize, the media focused on the bizarre and tawdry details of his life there, his escape from the law and his eventual deportation.
Research firms predict the continued growth of mobile technology globally over the next year, but they are less inclined to take a stab at predicting how businesses will handle it. The penetration of mobile devices into enterprises raises questions for IT departments and CEOs, as both wrestle with the “bring your own device” trend, or “BYOD.”
Approximately one year after expanding to Japan, Zynga announced it would be closing its office there in January of 2013. Zynga entered a joint venture with Japan-based Softbank in mid-2010, a partnership that fell through shortly after.
Building out wireless spectrum is no longer a choice for operators that want to successfully stay in business, but the best way in which carriers reach mobile subscribers, and keep them, is still up for grabs.
The patent battle between Apple and Samsung was perhaps the most highly publicized IP spat of 2012.
In a December 17th ruling that could possibly be the end of an entertaining and lengthy trial between Apple and Samsung, the judge threw out Apple’s request for an injunction, or in plain language, a ban of 26 Samsung devices. The favor given to Samsung yesterday, including the annoyed tone with which Judge Koh’s delivered it, is most interesting about the latest ruling.
Instagram, the popular mobile photo-sharing application, updated its privacy policy today to include new language describing the company’s ability to share user content with business affiliates and third-party advertising partners – a move that has users up-in-arms.
