• U.S. Intelligence is Paranoid That China is Spying Through Smartphones

    U.S. Intelligence is Paranoid That China is Spying Through Smartphones

    There has been a lot of discussion lately on whether or not devices should come with some kind of “backdoor” measure so that the government can access iPhones belonging to suspects in criminal cases.  Last year, the FBI wanted to force Apple into this kind of arrangement, and now we have a different scenario to…

  • Is the UK is Bringing in Rules That Allows for Women Only Ride-Sharing?

    Is the UK is Bringing in Rules That Allows for Women Only Ride-Sharing?

    Recently, Transport for London (TfL) has issued a police statement that speaks to ridesharing within the City.  Most of what is in the policy isn’t new.  In fact, it speaks to a lot of older issues like the controversial English language test for Uber drivers.  There is one thing in the policy that hasn’t been…

  • Ajit Pai is Being Investigated by the Federal Communications Commission

    Ajit Pai is Being Investigated by the Federal Communications Commission

    I think we all knew this was coming.  Or maybe it was just me?  Ajit Pai is being investigated by the FCC’s Inspector General. Pai hasn’t been with the FCC very long, but he has made some destructive and controversial decisions.  But his most recent decision to change broadcast TV ownership rules is kind of…