http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing IEEE Spectrum Computing channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/JiViPE6rlAM/navigating-las-vegas Lighthouse Signal's WiFi fingerprints mean Android phones can navigate inside Las Vegas hotels. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:34:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/navigating-las-vegas Tekla Perry 2013-05-24T17:34:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/navigating-las-vegas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/w7ef2fhF75o/will-face-recognition-ever-capture-criminals Despite thousands of cameras on the scene, the Boston Marathon bombers weren’t caught by face recognition technology

Despite thousands of cameras on the scene, the Boston Marathon bombers weren’t caught by face recognition technology]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/test-and-measurement/will-face-recognition-ever-capture-criminals Steven Cherry 2013-05-24T14:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/test-and-measurement/will-face-recognition-ever-capture-criminals http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/-zi8Zp2DYsk/intel-takes-aim-at-cool-technology The chip giant has a new CEO and a brand new structure

The chip giant has a new CEO and a brand new structure]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-takes-aim-at-cool-technology Rachel Courtland 2013-05-23T17:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-takes-aim-at-cool-technology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/gc7I0pkkPjA/credit-union-bitcoins-new-best-friends The Internet Archive Credit Union comes to the 2013 Bitcoin conference waving an olive branch

The Internet Archive Credit Union comes to the 2013 Bitcoin conference waving an olive branch]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/credit-union-bitcoins-new-best-friends Morgen Peck 2013-05-22T17:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/credit-union-bitcoins-new-best-friends http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/zT7tphntprA/heres-microsofts-new-kinect-sensor The new Kinect was announced yesterday, and it's better. Way better.

The new Kinect was announced yesterday, and it's better. Way better.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/heres-microsofts-new-kinect-sensor Evan Ackerman 2013-05-22T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/heres-microsofts-new-kinect-sensor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/r1bRgEiP8So/strongbox-for-leakers-offers-imperfect-anonymity Humans still represent the weakest link in a new online tool for anonymous sources

Humans still represent the weakest link in a new online tool for anonymous sources]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/strongbox-for-leakers-offers-imperfect-anonymity Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-20T20:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/strongbox-for-leakers-offers-imperfect-anonymity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/GoVUkj2NOPo/it-hiccups-of-the-week-lie-detector-lies No-swipe payment system swipes customers’ money; Big Apple worries that e-voting will take a bite out of mayoral election

No-swipe payment system swipes customers’ money; Big Apple worries that e-voting will take a bite out of mayoral election]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-lie-detector-lies Robert N. Charette 2013-05-20T18:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-lie-detector-lies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/JIHCb_DeVLc/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy As the Department of Homeland Security targets online Bitcoin exchanges, alternatives are beginning to emerge

As the Department of Homeland Security targets online Bitcoin exchanges, alternatives are beginning to emerge]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 22:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy Morgen Peck 2013-05-17T22:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/aaUpYO04JJs/data-science-is-now-a-job-market-based-entirely-on-merit A start-up ranks data scientists and creates competitions between them for specific consulting projects

A start-up ranks data scientists and creates competitions between them for specific consulting projects]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 17:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/tech-careers/data-science-is-now-a-job-market-based-entirely-on-merit Steven Cherry 2013-05-17T17:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/tech-careers/data-science-is-now-a-job-market-based-entirely-on-merit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/SJeeUua7WG0/google-and-nasa-buy-a-dwave-computer A new Quantum Artificial Intelligence lab is the latest user of D-Wave's supposed quantum computer

A new Quantum Artificial Intelligence lab is the latest user of D-Wave's supposed quantum computer]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/google-and-nasa-buy-a-dwave-computer Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-16T17:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/google-and-nasa-buy-a-dwave-computer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/jM4ScxNh8Y4/feeding-the-world-with-big-data Agriculture experts say that open data could lift people out of poverty

Agriculture experts say that open data could lift people out of poverty]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/feeding-the-world-with-big-data Prachi Patel 2013-05-14T12:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/feeding-the-world-with-big-data http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/W6Z9qpDVJR4/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years Austrian utilities suffer unexplained “software failure,” GM and Chrysler issue recalls, Atmos Energy customers charged too much

Austrian utilities suffer unexplained “software failure,” GM and Chrysler issue recalls, Atmos Energy customers charged too much]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years Robert N. Charette 2013-05-13T20:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/WRaYT-y5w_0/anotherexcuse-why-tennessee-will-make-state-it-workers-reapply-for-their-jobs North Carolina and Ohio also struggle with government IT projects

North Carolina and Ohio also struggle with government IT projects]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 17:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/anotherexcuse-why-tennessee-will-make-state-it-workers-reapply-for-their-jobs Robert N. Charette 2013-05-11T17:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/anotherexcuse-why-tennessee-will-make-state-it-workers-reapply-for-their-jobs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/SJ_9-6fJNbg/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.

They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 17:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking Tekla Perry 2013-05-08T17:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/-1ccl5x-6cc/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread Lingering after-effects of Chicago Options Exchange and H&R Block tech issues

Lingering after-effects of Chicago Options Exchange and H&R Block tech issues]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 21:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread Robert N. Charette 2013-05-06T21:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/RRkFy28420k/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site Snack on content all day long or dive deep into your favorite topics

Snack on content all day long or dive deep into your favorite topics]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site Harry Goldstein 2013-05-06T20:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/gkjUVrAdrOg/the-bitcoin-arms-race-is-on Powerful mining machines are changing the nature of the popular cryptocurrency

Powerful mining machines are changing the nature of the popular cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 12:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/the-bitcoin-arms-race-is-on Morgen E. Peck 2013-05-06T12:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/the-bitcoin-arms-race-is-on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/eB2RstimNrU/can-avatars-help-close-the-doctorpatient-communication-gap HealthCorpus aims to enhance healthcare communication

HealthCorpus aims to enhance healthcare communication]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/can-avatars-help-close-the-doctorpatient-communication-gap Robert N. Charette 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/can-avatars-help-close-the-doctorpatient-communication-gap http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/uOw47PukyEc/older-and-wiser-up-to-a-point Old computer programmers don't fade away

Old computer programmers don't fade away]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 11:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/older-and-wiser-up-to-a-point Philip E. Ross 2013-05-03T11:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/older-and-wiser-up-to-a-point http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/YqBxDvs4mNA/hacking-pacemakers Manufacturers are still not putting security first when designing implantable medical devices

Manufacturers are still not putting security first when designing implantable medical devices]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/devices/hacking-pacemakers Steven Cherry 2013-04-30T15:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/devices/hacking-pacemakers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/T2ZmecGw4Cw/samsung-imagines-a-future-with-mindcontrolled-tablets A tablet controlled by the brain could help the disabled sooner than average consumers

A tablet controlled by the brain could help the disabled sooner than average consumers]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/samsung-imagines-a-future-with-mindcontrolled-tablets Jeremy Hsu 2013-04-25T15:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/samsung-imagines-a-future-with-mindcontrolled-tablets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/y8KK8QZQN4U/the-hacked-tweet-that-took-down-wall-street A rogue AP tweet roils Wall Street; algorithmic trading on machine readable news partially to blame

A rogue AP tweet roils Wall Street; algorithmic trading on machine readable news partially to blame]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/the-hacked-tweet-that-took-down-wall-street Robert N. Charette 2013-04-24T15:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/the-hacked-tweet-that-took-down-wall-street http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/wVPj7DZh0iM/face-recognition-failed-to-find-boston-bombers Facial recognition software didn't spot the Boston Marathon bombers; armchair "investigators" found too much

Facial recognition software didn't spot the Boston Marathon bombers; armchair "investigators" found too much]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/networks/face-recognition-failed-to-find-boston-bombers Douglas McCormick 2013-04-23T17:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/networks/face-recognition-failed-to-find-boston-bombers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/uQpa1tE-oBk/eyetracking-software-goes-mobile Umoove aims to bring hands-free control to phones and tablets

Umoove aims to bring hands-free control to phones and tablets]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/eyetracking-software-goes-mobile Ariel Bleicher 2013-04-23T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/eyetracking-software-goes-mobile http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/d0pAvlSQBBo/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market Questions about the company's mobile push and its business model again take center stage

Questions about the company's mobile push and its business model again take center stage]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market Rachel Courtland 2013-04-23T12:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/D39jog-Sr_A/mapping-the-human-brain The U.S. BRAIN initiative will build the tools needed to model the human brain

The U.S. BRAIN initiative will build the tools needed to model the human brain]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/diagnostics/mapping-the-human-brain Steven Cherry 2013-04-23T04:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/diagnostics/mapping-the-human-brain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/mMo1SCD9L40/a-wiring-diagram-of-the-brain Advances in medical imaging allow the Human Connectome Project to map neural connections

Advances in medical imaging allow the Human Connectome Project to map neural connections]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/imaging/a-wiring-diagram-of-the-brain Eliza Strickland 2013-04-22T20:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/imaging/a-wiring-diagram-of-the-brain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/SsBuTttXM_4/it-hiccups-of-the-week-excel-spreadsheet-error-heard-around-the-world H&R Block sued over refund delays, Minnesota math test hit by server issue, and NH MMIS has problems after all

H&R Block sued over refund delays, Minnesota math test hit by server issue, and NH MMIS has problems after all]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-excel-spreadsheet-error-heard-around-the-world Robert N. Charette 2013-04-22T17:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-excel-spreadsheet-error-heard-around-the-world http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/0oT8JrPL5kM/an-eye-tracker-in-every-smartphone Eye Tribe wants to make eye tracking cheap and easy—as long as you don’t wear bifocals

Eye Tribe wants to make eye tracking cheap and easy—as long as you don’t wear bifocals]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/embedded-systems/an-eye-tracker-in-every-smartphone Tekla Perry 2013-04-20T15:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/embedded-systems/an-eye-tracker-in-every-smartphone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/5gM8tXFqFYs/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing The $600 PanaCast puck may take some of the pain out of video conferencing

The $600 PanaCast puck may take some of the pain out of video conferencing]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing Tekla Perry 2013-04-19T17:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/hs0jP3YcMjw/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things And a Pittsburgh design lab's new tool makes it simple to connect all those things together

And a Pittsburgh design lab's new tool makes it simple to connect all those things together]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things Tekla Perry 2013-04-18T21:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/0pkvSVloHfs/a-big-step-toward-a-silicon-quantum-computer Control of nuclear spin is key to a practical silicon quantum computer

Control of nuclear spin is key to a practical silicon quantum computer]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/a-big-step-toward-a-silicon-quantum-computer Jeremy Hsu 2013-04-18T17:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/a-big-step-toward-a-silicon-quantum-computer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/u2Ti_9O4RA8/american-airlines-still-recovering-from-software-issue-that-grounded-flights-yesterday System-wide network outage affected both primary and back-up systems

System-wide network outage affected both primary and back-up systems]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/american-airlines-still-recovering-from-software-issue-that-grounded-flights-yesterday Robert N. Charette 2013-04-17T14:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/american-airlines-still-recovering-from-software-issue-that-grounded-flights-yesterday http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/IhnVcN5i5oI/the-lab-beneath-the-skin Induction-powered, splinter-sized device wirelessly transmits data from seven biosensors to the Web

Induction-powered, splinter-sized device wirelessly transmits data from seven biosensors to the Web]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/the-lab-beneath-the-skin Douglas McCormick 2013-04-16T08:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/the-lab-beneath-the-skin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/r9vhE4Q6LTM/it-hiccups-of-the-week-new-nhs-111-helpline-needs-to-call-999 Alberta’s ERCB computer system falls and can’t get up, Georgia’s DDS out again, everyone placed on detention in New Zealand

Alberta’s ERCB computer system falls and can’t get up, Georgia’s DDS out again, everyone placed on detention in New Zealand]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-new-nhs-111-helpline-needs-to-call-999 Robert N. Charette 2013-04-15T14:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-new-nhs-111-helpline-needs-to-call-999 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/zI-ZNN_Kdik/this-week-in-cybercrime-taxrelated-id-thefts-hit-18m-in-2012 Plus: Who is behind the South Korea cyberattack? And more warnings on infrastructure vulnerabilities

Plus: Who is behind the South Korea cyberattack? And more warnings on infrastructure vulnerabilities]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-taxrelated-id-thefts-hit-18m-in-2012 Robert N. Charette 2013-04-14T04:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-taxrelated-id-thefts-hit-18m-in-2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/9Ht0loZFsac/biggest-bitcoin-exchange-halts-trading-after-price-plummets The Bitcoin economy shed a billion dollars overnight—and it may not have hit bottom

The Bitcoin economy shed a billion dollars overnight—and it may not have hit bottom]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/biggest-bitcoin-exchange-halts-trading-after-price-plummets Morgen Peck 2013-04-11T21:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/biggest-bitcoin-exchange-halts-trading-after-price-plummets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/pI49iNSX17Y/ntsb-texting-while-flying-contributed-to-2011-helicopter-crash Texting and cellphone calls distracted pilot from making good decisions

Texting and cellphone calls distracted pilot from making good decisions]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/ntsb-texting-while-flying-contributed-to-2011-helicopter-crash Robert N. Charette 2013-04-10T15:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/aerospace/aviation/ntsb-texting-while-flying-contributed-to-2011-helicopter-crash http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/5417vXcL6XM/it-hiccups-of-the-week-computer-technology-upgrade-sours-small-wisconsin-county Computer problems greatest UK niggle, blunder at Hong Kong racetrack, New Hampshire Medicaid System passes first tests

Computer problems greatest UK niggle, blunder at Hong Kong racetrack, New Hampshire Medicaid System passes first tests]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-computer-technology-upgrade-sours-small-wisconsin-county Robert N. Charette 2013-04-08T04:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-computer-technology-upgrade-sours-small-wisconsin-county http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/9L3wYeU6yHI/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips Apparently, the next chip security threat could come from organized crime, says IOActive

Apparently, the next chip security threat could come from organized crime, says IOActive]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips Celia Gorman 2013-04-04T14:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/rbZ9R2I43eI/first-portable-telephone-call-made-40-years-ago-today Walking down a Manhattan sidewalk, Motorola’s Martin Cooper called his rival at AT&T Bell Labs

Walking down a Manhattan sidewalk, Motorola’s Martin Cooper called his rival at AT&T Bell Labs]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/first-portable-telephone-call-made-40-years-ago-today Robert N. Charette 2013-04-03T04:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/first-portable-telephone-call-made-40-years-ago-today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/2F0P4PhWWno/bitcoin-hits-1billion The total worth of the virtual currency has reached a new high. Economists are mystified as to why

The total worth of the virtual currency has reached a new high. Economists are mystified as to why]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/bitcoin-hits-1billion Morgen E. Peck 2013-04-02T17:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/bitcoin-hits-1billion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/iWI_-0G4r1g/moveas-data-fusion-transforms-sensors-into-indoor-navigation Software company Movea helps app developers corral the data from the sensors that pack today’s mobile devices

Software company Movea helps app developers corral the data from the sensors that pack today’s mobile devices]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/computing/software/moveas-data-fusion-transforms-sensors-into-indoor-navigation Tekla S. Perry & Celia Gorman 2013-04-01T19:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/computing/software/moveas-data-fusion-transforms-sensors-into-indoor-navigation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/sEwGrMnBgw8/it-hiccups-of-the-week-expect-problems-with-new-medicaid-system-new-hampshire-warns- Also: RBS irritates customers second time in a month; USS Guardian finally off Philippine reef

Also: RBS irritates customers second time in a month; USS Guardian finally off Philippine reef]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-expect-problems-with-new-medicaid-system-new-hampshire-warns- Robert N. Charette 2013-04-01T14:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-expect-problems-with-new-medicaid-system-new-hampshire-warns- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/dIu79U96fcs/drone-manufacturers-whine-that-they-are-misunderstood Americans need to be better educated on benevolent uses of UAVs, they say

Americans need to be better educated on benevolent uses of UAVs, they say]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/drone-manufacturers-whine-that-they-are-misunderstood Robert N. Charette 2013-03-29T20:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/drone-manufacturers-whine-that-they-are-misunderstood http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/0PHuAtGcAQM/laser-fusions-brightest-hope The National Ignition Facility houses the world’s most powerful laser. Is it enough to ignite a fusion revolution?

The National Ignition Facility houses the world’s most powerful laser. Is it enough to ignite a fusion revolution?]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/laser-fusions-brightest-hope Rachel Courtland 2013-03-27T13:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/laser-fusions-brightest-hope http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/j3WBMvd9C1M/better-eyes-for-flying-robots New systems could improve the vision of micro aerial vehicles

New systems could improve the vision of micro aerial vehicles]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/better-eyes-for-flying-robots Rachel Courtland 2013-03-25T20:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/better-eyes-for-flying-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/47kJ9M9Gx4I/it-hiccups-of-the-week-red-bull-racing-gets-apology-from-mclaren-over-ecu-software-issues GM recalls Cadillacs and Buicks, Panama Canal containers stack up at port, Verizon erroneously bills customers in Midwest

GM recalls Cadillacs and Buicks, Panama Canal containers stack up at port, Verizon erroneously bills customers in Midwest]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-red-bull-racing-gets-apology-from-mclaren-over-ecu-software-issues Robert N. Charette 2013-03-25T04:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-red-bull-racing-gets-apology-from-mclaren-over-ecu-software-issues http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/S0gKIT20m_Q/this-week-in-cybercrime-what-do-we-know-about-the-south-korean-cyberattack Plus: BitTorrent sites on the hook for copyright infringement

Plus: BitTorrent sites on the hook for copyright infringement]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-what-do-we-know-about-the-south-korean-cyberattack Willie Jones 2013-03-24T04:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-what-do-we-know-about-the-south-korean-cyberattack http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/VJlfWn-uHJM/technology-2013-as-predicted-in-1962-and-1988 Stand-in brains, sophisticated real-time games, electronic mapping system for cars, and household robots

Stand-in brains, sophisticated real-time games, electronic mapping system for cars, and household robots]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:38:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/technology-2013-as-predicted-in-1962-and-1988 Robert N. Charette 2013-03-23T11:38:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/technology-2013-as-predicted-in-1962-and-1988 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/szd9NgiYGB8/us-treasury-to-bitcoin-we-are-watching U.S. Treasury Department says Bitcoin is money, publishes new regulations

U.S. Treasury Department says Bitcoin is money, publishes new regulations]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/us-treasury-to-bitcoin-we-are-watching Morgen Peck 2013-03-22T15:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/us-treasury-to-bitcoin-we-are-watching http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/GHBtvUrAIDg/it-hiccups-of-the-week-hundreds-of-thousands-hit-by-us-tax-filing-glitches Monteal Métro outage, another Tesco pricing error, and glitch household items for sale

Monteal Métro outage, another Tesco pricing error, and glitch household items for sale]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-hundreds-of-thousands-hit-by-us-tax-filing-glitches Robert N. Charette 2013-03-18T18:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-hundreds-of-thousands-hit-by-us-tax-filing-glitches http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/4ljCTKQ0hII/encryption-chip-fights-off-sneak-attacks Processor obscures characteristics that enable side-channel attacks in cloud computing

Processor obscures characteristics that enable side-channel attacks in cloud computing]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/it/encryption-chip-fights-off-sneak-attacks Yu-Tzu Chiu 2013-03-18T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/it/encryption-chip-fights-off-sneak-attacks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/QBw64nEstzc/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-recall-your-product Nissan, Honda, and Subaru issue recalls to fix problems with airbags, brakes, and remote engine starters

Nissan, Honda, and Subaru issue recalls to fix problems with airbags, brakes, and remote engine starters]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/embedded-systems/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-recall-your-product Willie Jones 2013-03-14T21:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/embedded-systems/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-recall-your-product http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/xb-g1U_D9Uc/alma-makes-a-highprofile-debut The international Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array is officially open for business, although observations were already well underway

The international Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array is officially open for business, although observations were already well underway]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:26:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/alma-makes-a-highprofile-debut Rachel Courtland 2013-03-14T19:26:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/alma-makes-a-highprofile-debut http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/UFyBh6eHDTE/bitcoin- Catastrophe has been averted, but accounting schism illustrates some serious flaws

Catastrophe has been averted, but accounting schism illustrates some serious flaws]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:29:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin- Morgen Peck 2013-03-12T21:29:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/QhFiKT17IRA/with-better-software-office-buildings-can-cut-energy-use-by-30-percent A Techwise Conversation with BuildingIQ CEO Mike Zimmerman

A Techwise Conversation with BuildingIQ CEO Mike Zimmerman]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/test-and-measurement/with-better-software-office-buildings-can-cut-energy-use-by-30-percent Steven Cherry 2013-03-12T13:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/test-and-measurement/with-better-software-office-buildings-can-cut-energy-use-by-30-percent http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/8fLgIszvYXM/it-hiccups-of-the-week-royal-bank-of-scotland-angers-customers-yet-again DMV glitches in three U.S. states, Subarus start themselves and the SimCity server overload

DMV glitches in three U.S. states, Subarus start themselves and the SimCity server overload]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-royal-bank-of-scotland-angers-customers-yet-again Robert N. Charette 2013-03-11T04:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-royal-bank-of-scotland-angers-customers-yet-again http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/7ZyQRXDefow/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more A city goes carbon neutral, Goldie Blox takes on American Girl, and news from Innovation Day at Xerox Corp.’s Parc Inc.

A city goes carbon neutral, Goldie Blox takes on American Girl, and news from Innovation Day at Xerox Corp.’s Parc Inc.]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more Tekla Perry 2013-03-08T22:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/VgYpggKRn7s/microsoft-kinect-fusion-augmented-reality-neurosurgeons Microsoft researchers demo a system that creates 3D models of brain scans using the new Kinect Fusion API

Microsoft researchers demo a system that creates 3D models of brain scans using the new Kinect Fusion API]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/microsoft-kinect-fusion-augmented-reality-neurosurgeons Celia Gorman 2013-03-08T22:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/microsoft-kinect-fusion-augmented-reality-neurosurgeons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/o8CGRCkdmaU/steve-manns-better-version-of-reality His vision systems have been mediating and augmenting reality for three decades

His vision systems have been mediating and augmenting reality for three decades]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/steve-manns-better-version-of-reality Steven Cherry 2013-03-08T15:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/steve-manns-better-version-of-reality http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/ZbwEfy3i6XY/u-s-electronic-health-record-initiative-a-backlash-growing EHR vendors’ overpromises and under-delivery

EHR vendors’ overpromises and under-delivery]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/u-s-electronic-health-record-initiative-a-backlash-growing Robert N. Charette 2013-03-07T20:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/u-s-electronic-health-record-initiative-a-backlash-growing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/xzmw-LA8u4M/kinect-fusion-lets-you-build-3d-models-of-anything The new API will make it easy to generate 3-D models with a handheld Kinect

The new API will make it easy to generate 3-D models with a handheld Kinect]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/kinect-fusion-lets-you-build-3d-models-of-anything Celia Gorman 2013-03-06T22:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/kinect-fusion-lets-you-build-3d-models-of-anything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/QFGJYfu8Nig/it-hiccups-of-the-week-nasa-rover-curiosity-placed-into-safe-mode Amazon Kindle bug annoys Apple device owners, T-shirt maker outrages women and BB&T scares its customers

Amazon Kindle bug annoys Apple device owners, T-shirt maker outrages women and BB&T scares its customers]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-nasa-rover-curiosity-placed-into-safe-mode Robert N. Charette 2013-03-04T18:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-nasa-rover-curiosity-placed-into-safe-mode http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/95VEYjjzSZk/bitcoin-gives-an-edge-to-amazon-competitors The Bitcoin Store keeps prices down on its electronics inventory by saving on credit card fees.

The Bitcoin Store keeps prices down on its electronics inventory by saving on credit card fees.]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-gives-an-edge-to-amazon-competitors Morgen Peck 2013-03-04T14:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-gives-an-edge-to-amazon-competitors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/SmdUHOMoGJg/west-virginia-taken-to-the-cleaners-by-cisco State massively overpays for unnecessary Cisco routers using federal stimulus money

State massively overpays for unnecessary Cisco routers using federal stimulus money]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/west-virginia-taken-to-the-cleaners-by-cisco Robert N. Charette 2013-02-28T05:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/west-virginia-taken-to-the-cleaners-by-cisco http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/m3X5muHGfUQ/the-gene-machine-and-me Ion Torrent’s chip-based genome sequencer is cheap, fast, and poised to revolutionize medicine

Ion Torrent’s chip-based genome sequencer is cheap, fast, and poised to revolutionize medicine]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/the-gene-machine-and-me Eliza Strickland 2013-02-28T05:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/the-gene-machine-and-me http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/bHpx0BL-3f0/embedded-antimalware-defends-against-cisco-ip-phone-hack Software “symbiotes” signal attacks on embedded systems

Software “symbiotes” signal attacks on embedded systems]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/embedded-systems/embedded-antimalware-defends-against-cisco-ip-phone-hack Charles Q. Choi 2013-02-27T21:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/embedded-systems/embedded-antimalware-defends-against-cisco-ip-phone-hack http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/YYm--WFBA1Q/3d-printing-the-skull-of-king-richard-iii Replicating the monarch's bones will allow more researchers to study them

Replicating the monarch's bones will allow more researchers to study them]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/3d-printing-the-skull-of-king-richard-iii Eliza Strickland 2013-02-27T18:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/3d-printing-the-skull-of-king-richard-iii http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/XrjIbH1lXZo/it-hiccups-of-the-week-at-least-174-million-us-medication-errors-avoided-by-computerized-provider-order-entry-systems Microsoft loses cloud, ISS comms go out, parking lot glitches and Facebook thinks everyone is under 100 years old

Microsoft loses cloud, ISS comms go out, parking lot glitches and Facebook thinks everyone is under 100 years old]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-at-least-174-million-us-medication-errors-avoided-by-computerized-provider-order-entry-systems Robert N. Charette 2013-02-25T19:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-at-least-174-million-us-medication-errors-avoided-by-computerized-provider-order-entry-systems http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/6kRxaEGF12o/chromebook-pixel-too-much-too-soon The Pixel is more Chromebook than anyone needs, for more money than anyone should spend

The Pixel is more Chromebook than anyone needs, for more money than anyone should spend]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/chromebook-pixel-too-much-too-soon Steven Cherry 2013-02-22T21:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/chromebook-pixel-too-much-too-soon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/x6Bexvyvogo/reddit-and-kim-dotcoms-new-mega-site-are-the-latest-greatest-bitcoin-merchants Bitcoin makes two new friends as the currency's price approaches an all-time high

Bitcoin makes two new friends as the currency's price approaches an all-time high]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/reddit-and-kim-dotcoms-new-mega-site-are-the-latest-greatest-bitcoin-merchants Morgen Peck 2013-02-21T19:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/reddit-and-kim-dotcoms-new-mega-site-are-the-latest-greatest-bitcoin-merchants http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/jXpNMDA22mY/dj-vu-all-over-again-californias-dmv-it-project-cancelled EDS acquisition bites HP's hand again

EDS acquisition bites HP's hand again]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/dj-vu-all-over-again-californias-dmv-it-project-cancelled Robert N. Charette 2013-02-21T16:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/dj-vu-all-over-again-californias-dmv-it-project-cancelled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/_ErzOnceCyU/sunday-is-oscar-nightcan-anyone-beat-the-prediction-algorithms Microsoft researcher David Rothschild has all the data, but little first-hand knowledge

Microsoft researcher David Rothschild has all the data, but little first-hand knowledge]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/sunday-is-oscar-nightcan-anyone-beat-the-prediction-algorithms Steven Cherry 2013-02-21T14:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/sunday-is-oscar-nightcan-anyone-beat-the-prediction-algorithms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumComputing/~3/R6W15ewFEZk/it-hiccups-of-the-week-uk-o2-mobile-customers-told-to-be-careful-what-they-say India’s National ID snafu, IBM cloud problem in New Zealand, and Sarah Palin’s new job offers

India’s National ID snafu, IBM cloud problem in New Zealand, and Sarah Palin’s new job offers]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-uk-o2-mobile-customers-told-to-be-careful-what-they-say Robert N. Charette 2013-02-19T16:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-uk-o2-mobile-customers-told-to-be-careful-what-they-say