[Technology] Google Clarifies Release of Information on Data Privacy Day

Google Clarifies Release of Information on Data Privacy Day
http://maboot.com/google-clarifies-release-of-information-on-data-privacy-day/
When you search for information on the Internet, you are supposed to be able to do so in privacy. The general thought is that if you are not searching for stuff that either hurts others or has the potential to do so, you should be able to do whatever you want.

Apple rolls out iOS 6.1 update
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/01/28/apple-just-issued-a-minor-update-to-the-iphones-software/
(CNN) -- Apple issued on Monday its first major update to iOS 6, boasting new bells and whistles as well as bug fixes. iOS 6.1 - which comes after five beta test updates following the September launch of iOS 6 - includes 4G LTE support for 36 additional ...

Microsoft Office 2013 set for January 29th debut
http://blogs.cio.com/operating-systems/17738/will-microsoft-have-choose-between-office-and-windows
Microsoft (MSFT) on Monday confirmed it will launch Office 2013 on January 29th in New York after the company teased the date on its Twitter page for the past few days with a #TimeTo365 viral campaign.

Phone unlocking ban sparks consumer ire, and a petition
http://www.sfgate.com/technology/dotcommentary/article/Unlock-your-phone-at-your-own-peril-4229779.php
Mark has been writing about networks - social and wireless - since 2005. Independent and outgoing, he enjoys travelling, wine, and skiing.

WhatsApp still breaching privacy laws: Canadian-Dutch probe
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/mobile/popular-whatsapp-chat-app-violates-canadian-privacy-laws-commissioner/article7907630/
Summary: Privacy watchdogs in both countries say the mobile messaging service app continues to breach privacy laws, even though it has implemented their recommendations.

App.net gives users 10GB of cloud storage, its File API to set social data free
http://techland.time.com/2013/01/28/app-net-the-anti-twitter-twitter-clone-does-file-storage/
We thought App.net had eyes only for Twitter when the project was funded and garnered its first 20,000 customers. Today, a post on the company blog reveals that its sights are set much higher than mere messaging.

Facebook suit settlement e-mail is real, but you might not get $10
http://blog.sfgate.com/techchron/2013/01/28/facebook-suit-settlement-e-mail-is-real-but-you-might-not-get-10/
If you're one of millions who received an e-mail recently about class-action lawsuit settlement involving Facebook, you might be wondering if it's real.

Wolverton: Chromebook better, but still doesn't beat PC
http://thedroidguy.com/2013/01/hps-first-chromebook-gets-leaked-out/
Google (GOOG) has done a good job of improving its Chrome OS software. But the flagship Chromebook doesn't fulfill the software's potential.

Tesla CEO extends help to Boeing on battery issue
http://www.slashgear.com/tesla-model-s-sets-world-record-for-fastest-production-electric-vehicle-28267005/
By Deepa Seetharaman. DETROIT | Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:10pm EST. DETROIT (Reuters) - Elon Musk has long considered Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.

Is Apple losing its mojo? Opinionline
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/samsungs-lobbying-grows-with-its-market-share-86784.html?hp=l12
What people are saying about nose dive of popular tech stock. apple opline. Apple reported a profit of $13.1 billion on $54.5 billion in sales for its fiscal quarter that ended Dec. 29.

Google offers $3.14159 MILLION in prizes for hacking Chrome OS
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/01/28/google-offers-3-14159-million-in-total-rewards-for-chrome-os-hacking-contest/
Google has announced the target for its third Pwnium hacking contest, to be held at this year's CanSecWest security conference, with $3.14159m in prize money for the researchers who can successfully crack its Chrome OS operating system.