Tagged: Asia

Google agrees to "do-not-track" initiative
Google has agreed to allow a "do-not-track" button to be embedded in its web browsers - giving internet users a little more control over the amount of data that can be collected about them.

Under the sea - Google teams up with pioneering scientific expedition
Google could offer an unprecedented glimpse into life under the sea

Microsoft sues Motorola over FRAND abuse
Microsoft has filed a formal competition complaint with the European Commission against Motorola - and by extension Google - claiming FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) abuse.

Blood, guts but no butts - Facebook's censorship guidelines leaked by ex-employee
A leaked document reveals Facebook's meticulous censorship guidelines

Android OS more popular in the UK
Android beats out Apple for the largest share of the installed base of smartphone consumers in the UK, new figures reveal.

Twitter partners up with Russian search giant Yandex
A new deal between Yandex and Twitter is set to expand the microblogging site's international presence.

Apple factory workers in China receive 25% pay rise
Notorious manufacturer of iPads and iPhones, Foxconn, raises salaries by 25 per cent and reduces overtime hours for its Chinese workers.

Schmidt plans to part with 2.4 million Google shares
Google chairman plans to sell 2.4 million of his company shares in bid to 'diversify his portfolio.'

Apple unleashes a Mountain Lion
Apple has released the developer preview of its new Mountain Lion OS X which brings more features from the iPad to the Mac.

Twitter app delves into smartphone contact list
Twitter's mobile app is storing information gleaned from user address books for up to 18 months.