Austrian privacy advocate Max Schrems has levied a complaint against Google, accusing the search giant of tracking users and passing the info to advertisers.
Austria Will Work With EU Partners On Huawei Decision
As Britain and Germany consider whether to ban Huawei, Austria has said it will collaborate with EU partners on a decision, according to Reuters. The U.S. and Huawei have been engaged in a war over the company’s role in helping…
Kim Kardashian Speaks Out on Racism and Discrimination
Kim Kardashian spoke out on racism and discrimination on her personal blog back in May. In an entry titled “On My Mind,” the television and social media star said motherhood has changed her perspective on the subject: “To be honest,…
Judo Champ Assault: Peter Seisenbacher Under Investigation For Sex Crimes
Austria’s Peter Seisenbacher, one of the best judo practitioners, is under investigation for purportedly sexually assaulting four of his minor pupils that he coached back in the 2000s. On Wednesday, the Vienna state prosecution confirmed the reports about the Olympic…
Netflix To Launch In Six New Countries
Netflix announced on Wednesday that it is readying launches in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. We’ve heard about Netflix’s efforts to secure the further expansion of its European operations, and now it’s coming to fruition. Netflix is already…
Eurovision Song Contest Winner Controversy
Conchita Wurst of Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with her song “Rise Like a Phoenix” — while sporting a dress and full beard. The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition between European countries, always held in…
Lindsey Vonn Suffers Setback with Injured Knee
World Cup alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn suffered another setback on Saturday when she competed at the Alpine World Cup event in Val d’ Isere, France. Vonn said her injured right knee caused her to miss a gate and veer…
Hitler Bell Brings Criticism To Austrian Government
Wolfpassing, Austria is a sleepy, historic town that lies about sixty miles east of Vienna. At first glance, the place is beautiful, but not worth much note; until, of course, you discover that the town castle features a bell celebrating…
Google Play Music Hits Five New Countries
Google announced this morning that Google Play Music is launching in five new European countries: Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg and Portugal. “Music first launched on Google Play in Europe in November 2012, and the fast rollout to more countries today…
3D Printers Make This Stylish Watch A Reality
Watches are amazing. For centuries, the watch has been the go-to fashion statement for men and women. It’s a stylish way to accentuate a wrist while the make and model allows you to flaunt your status. Now you can make…