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Submission + - FCC to allow cable companies to encrypt basic cable (theverge.com)

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alen

on Monday October 15, 2012 @01:22PM

alen writes: "The FCC is now allowing cable companies to encrypt free OTA channels that they also rebroadcast over their networks.

"The days of plugging a TV into the wall and getting cable are coming to an end. After a lengthy review process, the FCC has granted cable operators permission to encrypt their most basic cable programming."

Soon the only way to receive free OTA channels via your cable company will involve renting yet another box or buying something like Boxee"

Submission + - Apple to Present at Black Hat Security Conference (bloomberg.com)

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alen

on Tuesday July 24, 2012 @11:53AM

alen writes: "In a first, Apple's head of security is going to be at the Black Hat Security Conference for an official presentation on the iOS security model"

Submission + - Apple's iCloud is powered by amazon and microsoft (appleinsider.com)

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alen

on Saturday September 03, 2011 @09:57PM

alen writes: "http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/03/rumor_apples_icloud_powered_by_microsoft_amazon_servers.html

It has been confirmed that apple's upcoming iCloud service is really hosted by Microsoft Azure and Amazon's AWS. No word on what exactly their role is but tests have shown that when you upload photos to iCloud there is network traffic to and from Azure."

Submission + - Oracle considering HP acquisition (forbes.com)

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alen

on Tuesday August 23, 2011 @01:02PM

alen writes: "Oracle is looking at buying HP sans the PC business. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile."

Submission + - Steve Wozniak to appear on Dancing with the Stars

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alen

on Monday February 09, 2009 @09:32AM

alen writes: "The new season's contestants have been announced and Steve Wozniak is #10. The first episode is March 9th, let's hope we see him come April. http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-dancingwiththestars8cast,0,4002751.story"

Submission + - FBI can now access your cell phone remotely

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alen

on Wednesday December 06, 2006 @09:39AM

alen writes: "http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2006/12/can_yo u_hear_me.html

I read this on another forum. In their investigation of a Mafia family the FBI was able to access their cell phones remotely and turn them into microphones when their traditional bugging devices were discovered. The only way to defeat this is to take the battery out of your cell phone. Even turning it off doesn't prevent this."

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