TCP-IP Protocol 40th Anniversary

This month is the 40^th anniversary of the first specification of the Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (ARPA) own internet protocol – TCP or Transport Control Protocol. Initially invented in May 1974 to enable small computer networks to talk to each other, this communication protocol forms the very basis of today’s internet.

By the early '90s Cerf and Kahn's protocol emerged as the ... [read more]

Bitly link-shortening service compromised

Bitly have announced that they believe their users accounts, including users’ email addresses, encrypted passwords, API keys and OAuth tokens, have been compromised.

Bitly says “We have no indication at this time that any accounts have been accessed without permission... For our users' protection, we have taken proactive steps to ensure the security of all accounts, including disconnecting all users' Facebook and Twitter ... [read more]

Google Acquires UK Startup Rangespan

Google has made another move to build out its e-commerce business, and specifically its retail portal Google Shopping. It has acquired Rangespan, a London-based provider of back office services for online retailers.

Rangespan’s aim was to help retailers forecast what products were needed or desired. For online shoppers, this should mean better suggestions and offers when searching via Google.

“We are very happy ... [read more]

Google Acquires Nest

Google said yesterday that it’s buying Nest Labs Inc. for $3.2 billion in cash. Nest is the digital thermostat maker led by Tony Fadell, a former Apple senior ... [read more]