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Verizon files patent for Big Brother-style set-top box with camera
By Michael Rougeau published
Carrier's latest patent details a device that would watch you in your living room and deliver highly personalized advertising.

Senator confirms no warrantless email access for government agencies
By Clint Demeritt published
Bill that once contained a controversial revision is due up for a vote Thursday, though some say what updates remain are too narrow.

Senator clarifies stance on warrantless email search bill revisions
By Matt Swider published
Says he won't support revisions that advocates say would have given law enforcement warrantless access to emails, Facebook posts and more.

Google report: government surveillance is on the rise
By Matt Swider published
Global governments and courts are requesting an increasing amount of user data and content removal, according to Google.

US House Intelligence Committee receives fresh Huawei, ZTE complaints
By Matt Swider published
Huawei and ZTE argue that they're job creators, but the US says it has new reasons to be concerned.

US House supports 5 more years of foreign surveillance
By Matt Swider published
The US House of Representatives comes out in favor of extending warrantless wiretapping through 2017.

Huawei and ZTE butt heads with US House committee
By Clint Demeritt published
Chinese telecom companies answered lawmakers' questions but do little to ease national security concerns.

Google denies testing out unmanned spy drones
By Adam Hartley published
Exclusive Street View scare story averted
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