Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now

Privacy Archive

Archives for July 2014

Technology
How Kim Kardashian and Your iPhone Picked Your Pocket, Weaponized Sound Waves and More #MustreadsHow Kim Kardashian and Your iPhone Picked Your Pocket, Weaponized Sound Waves and More #Mustreads
Technology

Kim Kardashian doesn’t need your cash, but she’s getting it anyway. How does that happen?

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
T-Mobile Drops Family-Plan Price in Latest Shot at AT&T, VerizonT-Mobile Drops Family-Plan Price in Latest Shot at AT&T, Verizon
Technology

T-Mobile CEO John Legere announces new family pricing plan that undercuts rivals -- with a few caveats attached.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Re/code on TV: Amazon Falls Short and Google Gets HealthyRe/code on TV: Amazon Falls Short and Google Gets Healthy
Technology

The big bosses take a break from scoops and reviews to share insight into the week’s major stories.

By James Temple
Technology
Multiple Mobile Mind-Sets and User Personas in the Digital AgeMultiple Mobile Mind-Sets and User Personas in the Digital Age
Technology

Just who do you think you are?

By Daniel Weisbeck
Technology
Code/red: Amazon ProneCode/red: Amazon Prone
Technology

Plus, Feathersaurus Rex, Stephen Colbert on wireless charging and HP’s Chubby Checker suit resolved.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
HP Makes $50 Million Strategic Investment in HortonworksHP Makes $50 Million Strategic Investment in Hortonworks
Technology

The computing giant will sell Hortonworks’ Hadoop to its customers alongside its own software and hardware.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Google Must Face Privacy Suit Over Commingled User DataGoogle Must Face Privacy Suit Over Commingled User Data
Technology

“Like Rocky rising from Apollo’s uppercut in the 14th round, plaintiffs’ complaint has sustained much damage but just manages to stand,” said the judge.

By Jonathan Stempel
Technology
Edward Snowden Plans to Work on Privacy TechEdward Snowden Plans to Work on Privacy Tech
Technology

The NSA leaker wants like-minded hackers to join him in his effort to make everyday tech tools more secure.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Re/wind: Microsoft Sheds Workers, Airbnb’s Fresh LogoRe/wind: Microsoft Sheds Workers, Airbnb’s Fresh Logo
Technology

Microsoft and Yahoo battle for the worst week in tech, Airbnb’s fresh new logo, IBM and Apple’s new partnership and more.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Mobile Carriers Charging Differently, but Still Finding Plenty of Ways to Make MoneyMobile Carriers Charging Differently, but Still Finding Plenty of Ways to Make Money
Technology

Verizon has led the shift away from unlimited data.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Can the Cloud Really Save IBM? It Might.Can the Cloud Really Save IBM? It Might.
Technology

The basic plan at IBM comes down to this: Divest less-profitable and unprofitable hardware operations, and invest in higher-profit cloud and software offerings.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Microsoft Beats the Privacy Drum, AgainMicrosoft Beats the Privacy Drum, Again
Technology

The latest: A survey showing people really do care about keeping their stuff private.

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Apple and IBM CEOs See Companies as “Puzzle Pieces” That Fit WellApple and IBM CEOs See Companies as “Puzzle Pieces” That Fit Well
Technology

Rivals decades ago, they don’t compete anymore and have now resolved to conquer the mobile enterprise together.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
GE Pushes Boundaries With New Research EffortGE Pushes Boundaries With New Research Effort
Technology

The 122-year-old industrial giant lays out its priorities for some bleeding-edge research.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Salesforce.com Acquires Startup RelateIQSalesforce.com Acquires Startup RelateIQ
Technology

The big data startup will become a wholly-owned subsidiary, according to a filing.

By Arik Hesseldahl