Google Publishes Government Requests and Other News You Need to Know

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Stan Schroeder
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Google Publishes Government Requests and Other News You Need to Know
A sign is posted on the exterior of Google headquarters on January 30, 2014 in Mountain View, California. Google reported a 17 percent rise in fourth quarter earnings with profits of $3.38 billion, or $9.90 a share compared to $2.9 billion, or $8.62 per share one year ago. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you updated on what's happening in the digital world.

Can Microsoft’s Kinect be used for national security? According to Kotaku, a South Korean programmer is using a Kinect-based system to monitor the Demilitarized Zone — the area that separates North and South Korea.

Google announced that its Transparency Report now includes all government requests for user information.

Lastly, the U.S. Government has a fairly futuristic plan for motor vehicles.

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