technology | Marvin Ammori

Dennis Berman at the Wall Street Journal discusses how algorithms and data analytics continue to shape our world, in ways we might not even expect.
Apple is increasing pressure on “app pirates” by sending numerous DMCA notices to Apptrackr, a website that locates cracked apps.
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) has completed its transition to a cloud based email system, as part of a broader government cost savings effort to move appropriate systems to the cloud.
Stacey Higginbotham at GigaOM asks some crucial questions about what we want and need our elected officials to understand about technology and the Internet, a “political litmus test for tech.” In addition to Higginbotham’s questions – what do you think is important for our leaders to grasp in this area?

STRATFOR, a private intelligence firm, announced over the weekend it had suffered a data breach. Member credit card numbers and massive amounts of emails were accessed. DataBreach.net provides a brief rundown.
Public outcry over GoDaddy’s support of SOPA has led the company to change its position on the legislation.
Apple has provided its users with a comprehensive guide for which types of purchased media users will be able to “redownload” in their respective countries. The document can be viewed here.
Bevil Wooding CircleID discusses the five major tech issues facing emerging markets in 2012.

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