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US funding secret internet access
John Moe Jun 13, 2011
The New York Times is reporting that the United States government is building internet and phone access systems that can be used even in the event...
Facebook will learn your face unless you tell it to stop
John Moe Nov 16, 2011
Facebook has been rolling out facial recognition software to its users for several months now. And unless you've turned it off, you're available to be recognized.
World wide warm-up for new Internet backbone
Jennifer Collins Jun 8, 2011
A major test of a new Internet system called Internet Protocol Version 6, or IPv6, is underway
Internet shut off in Syria
John Moe Jun 3, 2011
That's the news as of a short time ago. The Syrian government says it has shut off all internet access across the country, including on 3G networks...
Twitter buys AdGrok to boost ad sales
Steve Henn Sep 22, 2011
Twitter announced yesterday that it has acquired the Internet advertising startup AdGrok. The social media site hopes the partnership will boost ad revenue.
A no-lose, no-cash-out way to gamble
Sean Cole Sep 22, 2011
Sean Cole looks at a game where people use real money to place bets, even though they know they'll never win. Ever.
Twitter to give over information in British case?
John Moe May 26, 2011
Twitter is apparently prepared to give British investigators information about users accused of violating a "super injunction". The injunction...
Read the FCC's report on broadband access
John Moe May 24, 2011
If you're into 99 page reports with lots of details, here you go!
If you're into 2-page press releases that summarize said reports, here you go!
British law vs. Whole internet via Twitter
John Moe May 23, 2011
A British athlete involved in a salacious scandal was awarded an injunction by a British court that prevented his name from being identified, the ...
Facebook admits to hiring PR firm to target Google
David Gura Sep 22, 2011
Facebook admitted this week it hired PR firm Burson-Marsteller to start a campaign against Google, rallying journalists as "third parties to verify" claims that Google violates privacy.
