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Colin Lecher

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Latest articles by Colin Lecher

Technology
House approves bill requiring warrants for email searchesHouse approves bill requiring warrants for email searches
Technology

An update to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
Apple says FBI has not ‘exhausted’ options to access data on New York iPhoneApple says FBI has not ‘exhausted’ options to access data on New York iPhone
Technology

No proof that the agency still needs Apple’s help, the company says.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
Extra Credit and Updogs: One Year in FCC DocumentsExtra Credit and Updogs: One Year in FCC Documents
Technology

Inquiring minds want to know.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
Google to Apply ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ to All EU Searches Next WeekGoogle to Apply ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ to All EU Searches Next Week
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The delistings will now also apply to searches on google.com as well as individual country sites.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
FCC Takes First Big Step Toward Changing Cable Box BusinessFCC Takes First Big Step Toward Changing Cable Box Business
Technology

The decision may ultimately allow cable customers to go through third parties for their set-top systems.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
The White House Wants $19 Billion to Prevent the Next Big HackThe White House Wants $19 Billion to Prevent the Next Big Hack
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The budget proposal calls for creation of a Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
Inside Nevada’s $1.3 Billion Gamble on TeslaInside Nevada’s $1.3 Billion Gamble on Tesla
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The muddy math that’s turning the state into a manufacturing destination.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
Amazon Is Pulling Hoverboards From Its Store Pending Safety ReviewAmazon Is Pulling Hoverboards From Its Store Pending Safety Review
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Until it stops exploding.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
FTC Settles Data Breach Lawsuit With Wyndham Hotel ChainFTC Settles Data Breach Lawsuit With Wyndham Hotel Chain
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Wyndham had argued, unsuccessfully, that the agency didn’t have authority to regulate cyber security standards.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
Qualcomm Just Got Hit With Antitrust Charges in EuropeQualcomm Just Got Hit With Antitrust Charges in Europe
Technology

Regulators believe Qualcomm “illegally paid a major customer for exclusively using Qualcomm chipsets and sold chipsets below cost.”

By Colin Lecher