Dave Smith

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Smith manages and coordinates the activities of the technology subsection of the company, contributing his own stories, news and analyses of the latest technology companies, gadgets, and innovations.

He joined the IBTimes in September 2011 as a technology reporter, after holding various editorial positions within Inc. Magazine and USA TODAY.

Smith received a B.A. in print and online journalism from The University of Maryland, College Park.

After calling Google Translate easily hackable, Google responded and attributed IceWarp's "security issue" as a simple configuration mistake.

Google Translate: Flawless and Secure, says Google

One company thought it had discovered a major security flaw in Google Translate, but Google stepped in and set the record straight.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius used her power to trump the FDA's plan to do away with the age limit on who can buy Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd's Plan B One-Step pill without a prescription.

Health Secretary Blocks Wider Access to Morning-After Pill

The health secretary overruled government scientists and refused to bring the controversial morning-after pill from behind the pharmacy counter and onto drugstore shelves.

Australian blood plasma group CSL said Thursday it would donate $2.5 million worth of cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies from human plasma to the NIH for the trial in the United States.

U.S. to Test Therapy to Prevent Birth Defects

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to launch a large trial using antibodies to test a way to prevent birth defects, such as blindness and deafness, caused by mothers passing a common virus to their unborn babies.

Alec Baldwin has a history of hot-headedness. He shut down his Twitter account Wednesday after the incident.

Class A Moron: Alec Baldwin Thrown off Plane for ‘Words with Friends’

Alec Baldwin was removed from an American Airlines flight leaving Los Angeles Tuesday after he refused to turn off his cell phone.

Apple's plans to expand in mainland China may be affected after the company lost its major trademark battle for the name "iPad" in the country.

Apple Loses iPad Trademark in China, May Negotiate Deal With Proview Technology

Apple lost its iPad trademark battle in China on Wednesday, but the owner of the trademark, Proview Technology, may ask Apple to pay for a trademark transfer.

Apple Store Grand Central Opening: The Perfect Blend of Art and Engineering

An Apple Store will open in Grand Central Terminal on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Read why the historic train station and the artistic tech company are a perfect match for one another.

Flipboard arrived on the iPhone and iPod Touch Wednesday, but servers struggled to meet the high demand for the personalized digital magazine.

Flipboard for iPhone Triggers High Demand, Crashes Servers

Flipboard for iPhone was released as a free app Wednesday, but the service quickly faltered as its servers struggled to keep up with the high demand.

In addition to drospirenone, the risk of blood clots also goes up if a woman smokes, has clogged arteries, a family history or other health problems.

FDA Eyes Stronger Warning on Popular Birth Control

Health officials are weighing stricter labels on the widely used new generation of birth control pills, based on data showing they may put women at a higher risk of dangerous blood clots.

Stress may increase the visible signs of aging, but it does not shorten a president's lifespan.

Aging in Office: U.S. Presidents Often Outlive Peers

Judging by their before and after photographs, U.S. presidents appear to age before our eyes, adding wrinkles and gray hair with each year in office.

Alec Baldwin: I Still 'Would Love' to Run for Mayor

Alec Baldwin Thrown off American Airlines Flight, Blames 'Words With Friends'

Alec Baldwin was removed from an American Airlines flight leaving Los Angeles Tuesday after he refused to turn off his cell phone.

Tracy Postert was once an unemployed Occupy Wall Street protester, but thanks to one placard, she caught the attention of a Wall Street firm and now has a job.

Tracy Postert Forsakes Occupy Wall Street Protests, Joins Wall Street Firm

Tracy Postert, a former Occupy Wall Street protester, accepted a job offer to join a Wall Street firm.

Verizon Wireless Trumps AT&T Again in Consumer Reports Survey

Verizon Wireless was the best-ranked provider in overall satisfaction out of the four major U.S. cell carriers. AT&T was at the bottom of the list for the second year in a row.

StumbleUpon Redesign: 5 New Features to Know

Discovery tool StumbleUpon completely revamped its website, changing its logo, layout, and much more. Here are the five features to familiarize yourself with.

Apple 'iTV' Will Feature Siri, A6 Processor, and Come in Three Sizes

Apple's revolutionary television set will reportedly come in three different sizes and feature the company's voice recognition software Siri, as well as a faster processor.

Activists rally in support of the use of condoms in the adult film industry in West Hollywood.

AIDS Group Seeks Los Angeles Referendum on Porn Star Condom Use

Voters in the city of Los Angeles, home to the nation's porn industry, could be asked next year whether condoms should be required in adult film shoots to cut down on sexually transmitted diseases.

Since it was first sold to the public in mid-1800s Britain, people in North America and western Europe have been eating chocolate in bars, pralines and pastilles.

Chocolate Helps You Grow?

A European Union committee approved more than 200 health claims Monday for use on food products, which could offer a competitive advantage to companies seeking to target health-conscious EU consumers.

Busch has nabbed 24 victories in 11 years of racing, but an outburst caught on camera forced he and Penske Racing to split. Where will he go next?

Kurt Busch Out at Penske Racing; Who Will Take Him Now?

Kurt Busch and his Penske Racing team parted ways Monday after a tumultuous finish to the Sprint Cup season. Where he goes next depends on his attitude.

The Big 12 isn't sending anyone to the BCS National Championship this year, but two of the top teams in the conference (Oklahoma State and Kansas State) will play in BCS bowls and six others will play in regular bowl games.

Big 12 Bowl Games TV Schedule 2011-2012

The Big 12 will send eight of its teams to bowl games this season. Conference leaders Kansas State and Oklahoma State will play in the Cotton Bowl and Fiesta Bowl, respectively.

Big 10 Bowl Games TV Schedule 2011-2012

10 out of 12 Big Ten teams will compete in bowl games, and two schools will compete in BCS bowl games, battling leaders from the Pac 12 and ACC in the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl.

Top-ranked LSU beat the Alabama Crimson Tide in their first meeting on Nov. 5. Can the Tigers stay perfect and pull off a second win over their rivals?

SEC Bowl Games TV Schedule 2011-2012

Nine SEC schools will go bowling in the NCAA's BCS postseason, including six teams from the AP Top 25. Two SEC teams, LSU and Alabama, will also battle for the national championship title.

On Nov. 5, No. 1 LSU beat No. 2 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Can the Tigers do it again in the BCS Championship Game?

BCS Bowl Games TV Schedule 2011-2012: All 35 Games

Here is the complete BCS bowl games schedule for the 2011-2012 season, including the match-ups and where you can watch the games.

UK Reforms to Push Use of New Medicines

Britain will promote use of new medicines and has earmarked 180 million pounds ($280 million) to bring modern technologies to market under a package of reforms designed to make the country more attractive to big pharmaceuticals companies.

Some believe the regulatory hurdles for stem cell treatments derived from a patient's own cells will be lower than those where the cells come from donors, since there is less risk of cell rejection. However, no clear pathway has yet been established.

Stem Cell Therapy Poised to Come in From the Cold

Dozens of adult stem cell treatments are moving through clinical trials and showing early success, raising hopes that some could reach the market within five years.

Tim Tebow: The NFL's MVP?

Stringing together five straight wins, QB Tim Tebow has turned around the Denver Broncos' season. Why the former Florida Gator is a legitimate candidate for the league's MVP award.

Mark Curran was accused of sexual harassment by his elementary school after he kicked a bully in the groin in self-defense.

First Grader Mark Curran Kicks Bully in Testicles, Will Attend Sexual Harassment Hearing Monday

A seven year-old boy will attend a disciplinary hearing for sexual harassment Monday after he reportedly kicked a bully in the testicles in self-defense.

Tim Tebow vs. Percy Harvin: Former Gators Clash in Broncos' Win Over Vikings

Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin met once again on the sidelines on Sunday, but Tebow rallied the Broncos over the Vikings with another fourth quarter win thanks to two Matt Prater field goals in 93 seconds.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Sen. Charles Schumer urged developers to move to New York and join Facebook.

Facebook in New York: Engineering Office Now Hiring

Facebook will open an engineering office in New York, the company announced at an impromptu event at its site there Friday.

iPhone Ban in Syria: Steve Jobs’ Dad Gets Involved

Abdulfattah John Jandali, Steve Jobs' biological father, has declared his support for the Syrian protesters after the government banned his son's invention, Apple iPhone throughout the country.