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Facebook, Microsoft disclose little on national security requests

They might have received FISA requests, but they're still not allowed to say so

Internet Society urges transparency in intellectual property discussions

The nonprofit group proposed a set of principles aimed at improving IP discussions

Does encryption really shield you from government’s prying eyes?

Encrypting data may not guard against surveillance, some experts say, while others argue in favor of taking steps to protect privacy

Apple’s crucial overscroll bounce patent claim is valid, US patent office says

The USPTO reversed its opinion on an important Apple patent claim

Apple’s Eddy Cue offers short answers in e-book antitrust trial

Even when presented with copious email evidence, Apple VP Eddy Cue had little to say about charges of e-book price collusion

US prosecutors propose kill switch to prevent smartphone theft

The kill switch is part of an initiative to reduce thefts, which sometimes involve violence

Microsoft criticized for botnet takedown tactics

Apple updates Belgian warranty policy as consumer lawsuit proceeds

Apple needs to commit to these changes, the Belgian consumer organization said

US charges eight with multimillion-dollar cybercrime

The accused hacked financial institutions, laundered money and sent it overseas, say US prosecutors

SAP wins key ruling in long-running patent battle with Versata

But Versata can appeal and SAP has yet to get a $345 million judgment overturned