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10 web design tragedies; Full coverage of Carrier IQ

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Tech Sanity Check

TechRepublic Member | December 02, 2011

Editor's note
After you view our gallery of web design tragedies, take a look at our full set of articles on the Carrier IQ controversy from virtually every angle. -Jason

10 web design tragedies

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Which phones, networks run Carrier IQ mobile tracking software?

As the Carrier IQ phone tracking controversy continues, cell networks and mobile phone manufacturers speak out to confirm or deny its presence. Are you affected? Read more

Carrier IQ tries to spin its way out of trouble

Carrier IQ, your smartphone spyware company, is trying to talk its way out of its personal information stealing, but the class-action lawsuits are already arriving. Read more

Carrier IQ speaks out: Points finger at networks, customers

In a clarified statement, Carrier IQ all but blames the networks and the unwitting customers for accepting the terms and conditions for using the tracking software-laden devices. Read more

Check your Android handset for Carrier IQ rootkit

See what's going on inside your Android handset. Read more

Carrier IQ snooping reports are "mostly exaggerated", says researcher

According to one researcher, the accusations against Carrier IQ don't hold enough water. Read more

Apple: We stopped using Carrier IQ in iOS 5

Apple washed its hands of the Carriergate scandal today stating that it will remove Carrier IQ completely in a future software update. Read more

Carrier IQ is good for you, so why get so spun up?

Carrier IQ provides software for carriers to track issues on your phone to help make the service you pay for better. So why in the world are so many people spun up about the software? Read more

A carrier insider talks about Carrier IQ

A network engineer from a major UK operator speaks under condition of anonymity and spills the beans on Carrier IQ. Read more

Europe set to accuse Google of 'abuse of dominance'

Google is set to receive a 'statement of objections' next month from European antitrust regulators, that detail alleged abuses of its search dominance. Read more

Justice Dept. signs off on Google's AdMeld purchase

Google gets the green light for acquiring online advertising optimization firm AdMeld. Read more

China opens 'free' public Wi-Fi; Faces scrutiny over tracking, censorship

In an effort to promote internet usage and create a 'wireless city', Beijing is adding new Wi-Fi hotspots to public areas like shopping malls and stations. Read more

Google to challenge Amazon with 1-day shipping service (rumor)

Amazon Prime's 2-day shipping may be tough to beat but Google is shopping around some ideas with select retailers, the Wall Street Journal reports. Read more

Windows 8 tablets will target what market again?

Microsoft is busy getting Windows 8 tablets ready to take the world by storm, but it is not clear exactly who will want one. Read more

Facebook announces open engineering office in New York City

Facebook announced that it will open a major engineering office in New York City in early 2012. Read more


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Cracking Open: Amazon Kindle Touch (2011)

Bill Detwiler cracks open the 2011 Amazon Kindle Touch. Inside this e-book reader, he found hardware from Freescale, SanDisk, and Samsung. View on site


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