Technology News

10:38 AM
7-February
2010 Libya Bans YouTube Amid Censorhip CrackdownLibya's crackdown on YouTube, independent news sites and at least seven opposition websites based abroad is drawing criticism from human rights organizations. The moves, which began last month, have been labeled a "disturbing step away from press freedom" and are being condemned by bloggers and activists alike.
Topics: Freedom of the Press, Politics, Technology, Science and Technology, Censorship, World

4:46 PM
4-February
2010 Egyptian Cleric Bans FacebookCleric says the social networking site is causing a rise in divorce and moral corruption
Topics: Offbeat, Human Interest, Technology, Science and Technology, Social Issues

1:01 PM
4-February
2010 India, Ghana To Join Hands To Fight Cyber CrimesIndia's Overseas Affairs minister has asked Ghana's help in fighting cyber crime and expressed his satisfaction at the way Ghana addressed the security concerns of its Indian community.
Topics: Government, Politics, Technology, Science and Technology, Crime, Crime, Law and Justice

7:49 AM
4-February
2010 Report: Google Partners With NSA To Fight Cyber AttacksGoogle is partnering with the National Security Agency to investigate cyber attacks that it said last month originated from China. The attack had targeted email accounts of human rights activists and more than two dozen tech, financial and media companies.
Topics: Corporate Crime, Crime, Law and Justice, Technology, Science and Technology

7:22 AM
4-February
2010 Scientists Detect Cognition In Vegetative PatientsBritish and Belgian researchers said some patients in vegetative states showed signs of consciousness on recent brain-imaging scans.
Topics: Health, Science, Science and Technology, Technology

   

6:21 AM
4-February
2010 Vancouver Airport Installs Body ScannersNext to the Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Vancouver is one of the first Canadian gateways to use the new full body scanners at its airport.
Topics: Technology, Science and Technology, Terrorism, War and Unrest, Travel, Lifestyle and Leisure

7:39 AM
3-February
2010 CIFAS Reports 32 Percent Increase In Identity Theft Cases In U.K. For 2009Identity theft cases in the United Kingdom went up by 32 percent in 2009. CIFAS, the U.K.'s fraud prevention agency, attributed the rise in identity theft incidents to the recession.
Topics: Technology, Science and Technology, Corporate Crime, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Finance, Business

7:19 AM
3-February
2010 Iran Test-Fires Rocket With Organisms Into SpaceIran test-fired a satellite carrier into space on Wednesday, amid continued international concerns over Iran's nuclear and weapons programs. The United States has expressed concerns that Iran could use its ballistic technology to launch missiles.
Topics: Weaponry, War and Unrest, Technology, Science and Technology

6:31 AM
3-February
2010 Study Suggests Internet 'Addiction' Linked To DepressionBritish researchers say many people have developed an addiction to the Internet, and excessive Web surfing could lead to depression.
Topics: Medical Conditions, Health, Technology, Science and Technology, Medical Research

4:20 PM
2-February
2010 NASA Reiterates Support For Humans In Space But With Private PartnershipThe U.S. will rely on the nation's aerospace contractors to fill the gap when NASA's shuttle program ends later this year, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden announced in Washington, DC on Tuesday.
Topics: Technology, Science and Technology, Politics