ACLU sues US over electronic search policies

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security was sued over its policies that allegedly authorize the search and seizure of laptops, cell phones and other electronic devices without a reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said Tuesday. The ACLU claimed the policies place no limit on...

12 Ways the Tech Industry Is Screwing You (and How to Fight Back)

You can't install the apps you want on your smartphone. You can't play the movies you bought on your PC. You can't even walk into a store without getting upsold, enrolled, restocked, and recalled. Welcome to the world of tech in 2010, where your phone doesn't work--and companies tell you that... Business - Companies - Product Support - Independent Tech Support - Technology

Groups Sue Over Suspicionless Laptop Search Policy At USA Borders

A group of US civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the USAs Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its policy of permitting searches of mobile phones, laptops and other gadgets by people visiting the USA, even if there is no suspicion of criminal intent.

Symantec Unveils NetBackup Deduplication Appliance

Symantec has taken a new tack towards data deduplication by offering its NetBackup PureDisk deduplication software on a pre-configured, pre-packaged hardware device called the NetBackup 5000 Appliance.

A dozen ways tech firms pick your pocket - and how to stop them

You can't install the apps you want on your smartphone. You can't play the movies you bought on your PC. You can't even walk into a store without getting upsold, enrolled, restocked, and recalled.