When Is It OK To Claim You’re ‘Having A Panic Attack?’
Collectively, we have a nasty habit of misusing mental health words to explain a situation or experience. If you change your mind, you’re “bipolar.” If you’re hyper-organized, you’re “OCD.” And if you’re in a stressful situation, you’re “having a panic attack.” Not only is it a little dramatic, it could diminish someone who actually suffers […]
Android ‘spyware’ storm: Lawsuits loom, handset makers panic as ‘Carrier IQ’ claims software ‘does not’ spy on users
U.S. senator asks company to clarify ‘deeply troubling’ allegations Lawsuit for privacy violation filed in Illinois Nokia, BlackBerry, Apple distance themselves ‘Carrier IQ’ claims it does not ‘record’ information Still unclear if software is used by non-US networks Last updated at 2:46 PM on 7th December 2011 Enlarge The storm around the ‘Carrier IQ’ […]