Russia's new anti-piracy law that Putin signed through last month comes into force yesterday, but faces criticism from opposition worldwide. The Anti-Piracy bill will allow copyright holders to file lawsuits against sites facilitating copyright infringement, but is seen as a move to increase censorship of the internet by many. A peaceful demonstration was held in Moscow on Sunday by the Russian Pirate Party.

The Department for Transport could ban Google Glass for drivers, much ahead of its launch in the UK in 2014. The department is apprehensive about the new product as it could distract drivers, according to Stuff magazine. The magazine quoted a Department for Transport spokesman saying that they were in discussion with the Police to ensure that individuals do not use this technology while driving.