A Tale of Two Hacks
News of another attack on user data shows that if handled correctly the cloud can be safe.
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Tom Simonite
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I’m MIT Technology Review’s IT editor for hardware and software and enjoy a diverse diet of algorithms, Internet, and human-computer interaction with chips on the side. Working in our San Francisco office, I cover new ideas about what computers can do for us, whether they spring from tech giants, new startups, or academic labs.
My journey to the West Coast started in a small English town called Wantage and took in the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and five years writing and editing technology news coverage at New Scientist magazine.
Tom Simonite's Stories
When the Web Went Away
Amazon's cloud crashed, but Web companies are unlikely to give up relying on it.
New '+1' Button Has Your Brain Help Google's Algorithm
Friends' opinions will affect search results, thanks to a feature inspired by Facebook.
SXSW: Tablets will Become Ubiquitous when the Xoom Becomes Obsolete
The second generation of iPad rivals will push tablets to places they've never gone before.
SXSW: Building Human Rights Into Social Sites
Should social networking companies make efforts to enable activism under oppressive regimes?
SXSW: Allowing Ordinary Webcams to Track your Gaze
That small camera over your screen knows where you're looking.
With iPad 2, Apple Extends Its Lead
Relatively minor upgrades still leave the iPad out in front of rivals.
Dreaming of a Snoop-Proof Net
All of a sudden, Internet freedom is in vogue.
Nokia and Microsoft: Two Giant Turkeys or a New Force in Mobile?
Rounding up reaction to the news that the companies will collaborate on smart phones.
Facebook Gets a Short-Term Memory, to Keep You Commenting
A new feature makes the site into one giant instant-messaging chat room.
