Yahoo Launches Web Browser Axis to Mixed Reviews
Yahoo has launched a search-oriented web browser called Axis. In our review, we've found it to be much more useful as an iPad app than on the desktop.
The launch, however, did not go without some controversy. According to a report from Nik Cubrilovic, Axis (more precisely, its Chrome extension) has some serious security issues.
FBI Launches Online Surveillance Unit [REPORT]
FBI has formed a new online surveillance unit called the National Domestic Communications Assistance Center (NDCAC), CNET reports. This secretive new unit is tasked with various online surveillance missions, such as intercepting VoIP conversations or analyzing data which a wireless provider or a social network might turn over in response to a court order.
The FBI, however, claims the center will not be directly involved in investigations. "It is important to point out that the NDCAC will not be responsible for the actual execution of any electronic surveillance court orders and will not have any direct operational or investigative role in investigations. It will provide the technical knowledge and referrals in response to law enforcement's requests for technical assistance," said the FBI in a statement.
LG LS860: New LG Smartphone With a QWERTY Keyboard Leaks
LG intends to stir up the slightly forgotten world of QWERTY smartphones with a new model called LG LS860, BriefMobile reports. The device sports a 4-inch IPS screen, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and a five-row QWERTY keyboard.