Facebook changing again, may get hacked
Headlining this week’s technology news, Facebook will usher in 2012 by changing its display once again. First, it may get hacked by SOPA protesters.
- Online group Anonymous wants other Internet users to help it overload Facebook’s servers Jan. 28 in response to the proposed SOPA and PIPA bills that Anonymous said would interfere with Internet users’ rights.
- Facebook is making its Timeline feature mandatory for all its users Jan. 31. Previously, a Facebook profile showed only a user’s most recent activity, but Timeline allows quick access to anything posted on a user’s Facebook profile, even its very first post.
- AT&T reported a $6.68 billion fourth quarter net loss, mainly because of fees regarding the company’s attempt to acquire T-Mobile. AT&T’s revenue, however, increased 4 percent because of iPhone sales and new subscribers.
- Indianapolis’ Super Bowl hosting committee will partner with local restaurants to help patrons find restaurants with the shortest waits during Super Bowl week. The committee will receive wait times from restaurants and relay them to 500 mobile concierges on the streets who can help patrons decide where to eat.
- Eight Congressmen sent a letter to Google questioning if the company’s new privacy policy violates its agreement with the Federal Trade Commission. The lawmakers are concerned consumers will not be able to opt-out of data sharing among Google’s products.
