Technology

Finally, Brokers Get Sued for Selling Private Phone Records

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2006 Illinois becomes the first state to bring suit against companies that sell logs of private phone calls. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Forget What You Searched For? Google Didn’t

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2006 A Google beta tester says that we're barely conscious of the level of privacy we're ceding to the search company. columnAlso, Maureen Dowd doesn't want Cheney ogling her Googling. column Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Google Vows to Fight White House Over Porn Probe

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2006 The Bush administration wants to know how often porn turns up in searches. Google is fighting the subpoena. At a time when companies like Yahoo are turning over records to the Chinese government, bully for Google for standing firm. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cellphones to Disrupt Final Sanctuary: Subways

Staff / Truthdig Jan 19, 2006 Rejoice! With bids coming in to wire New York's subway stations, you'll never have to miss a fascinating discussion about someone's dinner plans, or their stomachache, or whatever else they choose to spew on their captive audiences. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blogger Obtains Gen. Wesley Clark’s Phone Records For $89.95

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2006 AMERICAblog's John Aravosis says that his ability to do so is "outrageous." | entryCBS and NBC both chime in with reports on the issue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Google and Yahoo: TV Network Killers?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2006 Internet-based companies will disclose plans to conquer TV. | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )