I'm amazed that an interesting and fair article has a conclusion - and a headline - that insinuates this is Google's fault! I know that Google-bashing is all the rage right now (Looks like Microsoft's payments to Burson Marstellar weren't entirely wasted), but Google neither asked for this, nor wants it - neither the responsibility, nor the work and expense. This ridiculous ruling by the EU - like blaming a map-maker for accidents, because they published a map indicating accident black spots - has put Google in this position, not Google. The EU has created a charter for thieves, pedophiles and stalkers, and forced Google to be the Internet Police. This one isn't bad Google - it's bad law.

Encouraging another Snowden? That sounds like a "significant risk" to national security - that'll be a one life sentence for you. On top of that, it could easily lead to "social disruption". That'll be another 14 years.

If they announce a console, they should merge AppleTV and it, so one product does all the set top love in a residence. Maybe even add a Blu-Ray drive, so one only needs it and the TV.

Samsung worked with Intel to develop the Linux-based Tizen platform which is open-sourced Ã" meaning hardware manufacturers that adopt it can freely tinker with the interface.