It's been yet another busy week in tech, but not everyone has enough time to keep up with all the latest tech news.
Lucky for them, we've put together a list of the week's most important tech news in an easy-to-read format. Read on to find out just what happened this week in tech.
U.S. Government Using Planes With Cell Towers to Spy on People
Yes, you read that title right. The U.S. government is reportedly using planes equipped with fake cell phone towers to trick phones into thinking that they're using a normal cell tower to hand over information.
The program has been in effect since 2007, and many are questioning the legality of it in light of other programs revealed in the Edward Snowden leaks last year.
While a spokesperson for Verizon has said that the company does not know of any such program and does not take part in one, both AT&T and Sprint have declined to comment.
Microsoft recently unveiled its new health and fitness system with Microsoft Health, with the first accompanying device, the Microsoft Band, receiving generally favorable reviews.
While the band can track a number of metrics and is sure to be a great fitness device, many suggest that the device needs a number of tweaks, including a better design and a material that is more comfortable to wear.
Security Flaw Aimed At iOS Users
A new security flaw dubbed the Masque Attack has been discovered that is targeted specifically at iOS users. The attack works by asking users to install a third-party app that will replace a real app without the user knowing that they will be installing a fake app.
The attack is even more malicious because of the fact that it keeps the original data of the app, making it even harder to tell that any malicious software has been installed. To help combat it, users are asked to download only from the Apple App Store.
AT&T and Obama Speak Out on Net Neutrality
It's been a big week for net neutrality this week, with AT&T suggesting that it may pull back on its fiber Internet plan until the net neutrality debate has come to an end.
President Obama also had a few things to say about net neutrality, strongly urging the FCC to uphold the concept.
"We cannot allow Internet service providers (ISPs) to restrict the best access or to pick winners and losers in the online marketplace for services and ideas," said the president in an interview.
Microsoft Says Goodbye to Nokia
Microsoft has finally said goodbye to the Nokia brand, releasing the first Lumia smartphone to be branded as a Microsoft Lumia phone rather than a Nokia smartphone. The Lumia 535 is a budget smartphone with a better-than-average front-facing camera, making the device great for the selfie-takers among us.
