Privacy, civil rights groups push rules for police body camera
David McCabe - 05/15/15 11:27 AM EDT
A coalition has produced a set opf principles for law enforcement.
Technology
Technology news stories, video and regulations, incorporating Hillicon Valley
Online polling could increase negatives in 2016
Mario Trujillo - 05/14/15 03:08 PM EDT
People polled online are more willing to express negative views of politicians, according to Pew.
NSA reformers rule out short-term deal
Julian Hattem - 05/14/15 11:51 AM EDT
The firm stance throws a wrench at one possible course of action in the Senate.
Polygraph.com owner pleads guilty to helping people beat test
Julian Hattem - 05/14/15 11:10 AM EDT
A 69-year-old former cop admitted to trying to help people beat the lie detector test.
Automation may have prevented train crash
Keith Laing - 05/14/15 09:57 AM EDT
Investigators said the Amtrak train that derailed was traveling over 100 miles per hour.
Providers: FCC could become 'Department of the Internet'
Mario Trujillo - 05/13/15 02:29 PM EDT
Critics are calling on the courts to delay the FCC's net neutrality rules.
House panel: More time needed for Internet domain transition
Mario Trujillo - 05/13/15 01:11 PM EDT
The Commerce Department currently has oversight of the Internet domain name system.
Conservative techies launch 'app store' for campaigns
David McCabe - 05/13/15 11:26 AM EDT
The website offers an index of publically available digital tools for campaigns.
Report: Regulators unlikely to block AT&T deal
Mario Trujillo - 05/13/15 09:31 AM EDT
The Wall Street Journal reported regulators are close to finishing their review.
Facebook nabs former FCC chairman
Mario Trujillo - 05/12/15 05:09 PM EDT
Kevin Martin was named vice president for mobile and global access policy.
Senators want drones to fly before rules are finalized
Mario Trujillo - 05/12/15 01:53 PM EDT
Cory Booker and John Hoeven want temporary rules in place until the FAA finishes its regs.
Hoyer: Senate would be 'wise' to end NSA data collection
Mike Lillis - 05/12/15 01:06 PM EDT
The Democratic whip says the Senate should take up the USA Freedom Act.
Lawmakers press FCC for more transparency
David McCabe - 05/15/15 10:25 AM EDT
Lawmakers want to open the agency to the public eye after its approval of Internet rules.
Reddit introduces anti-harassment policy
David McCabe - 05/14/15 02:51 PM EDT
Under the new policy, users can email moderators about content they consider harassment.
Reddit opens up on copyright complaints
David McCabe - 05/14/15 11:12 AM EDT
The website will now provide users with more information when it takes down content.
Companies want net neutrality as part of AT&T merger
Mario Trujillo - 05/14/15 10:15 AM EDT
They want AT&T to follow net neutrality rules, even if they are struck down.
Former Obama adviser gets new role at Uber
Mario Trujillo - 05/13/15 03:50 PM EDT
David Plouffe will be chief adviser and join the company's board.
Facebook adopts $15 minimum wage
David McCabe - 05/13/15 02:17 PM EDT
The standard will apply to contractors that do a "substantial amount of work" for the company.
Oracle billionaire said to plan Rubio fundraiser
David McCabe - 05/13/15 12:31 PM EDT
Larry Ellison gave $3 million to a super-PAC supporting Mitt Romney in 2012.
Corker 'shocked' that NSA collecting 'little data’
Jordain Carney - 05/13/15 10:50 AM EDT
The senator told reporters the phone data program "needs to be ramped up hugely."
No amendments allowed on NSA reform bill
Julian Hattem - 05/12/15 09:58 PM EDT
The House Rules Committee voted 8-3 along party lines to prohibit amendments on the USA Freedom Act.
Good government group renews case against ALEC
David McCabe - 05/12/15 05:03 PM EDT
Common Cause said they had new evidence that shows the conservative engages in lobbying and should...
Net neutrality takes spotlight at budget hearing
David McCabe - 05/12/15 01:42 PM EDT
Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai called the regulations "wasteful and unnecessary."
Verizon, Sprint settle 'cramming' allegations for $158 million
Mario Trujillo - 05/12/15 12:46 PM EDT
A large portions of the money — $120 million — will go back to consumers.
