October 22, 2015 Microsoft issues emergency 'fix-it' for browser flaw Microsoft has issued a "Fix it," or temporary workaround, for Internet Explorer 8 that lessens a previously unknown software or "zero day" flaw used to spy on U.S. atomic researchers.
October 22, 2015 US refuses to sign UN Internet regulations The United States will refuse to sign a U.N. resolution calling for regulation of the Internet despite the measure winning the support of other countries participating in a summit on the issue, the American ambassador to the summit said Thursday.
October 22, 2015 Twitter rolls out new profile design for website users, adds new features The profile redesign for the Web version of Twitter is now available to all. The social media site unveiled the new look earlier this month, and in the intervening weeks has been rolling it out to select users of the service.
October 22, 2015 Cuba acknowledges 'tests' of its 1st undersea fiber-optic link for Internet traffic Cuba's state telecom monopoly confirmed that the island's first hard-wired Internet connection to the outside world has been activated, but said it won't lead to an immediate increase in access.
October 22, 2015 The Internet turns 30 this week As the ball dropped in Times Square, the Internet itself was celebrating an important milestone: its 30th birthday. Well, kind of.
October 22, 2015 Internet censorship, restrictions around the globe Envoys in Dubai signed a new U.N. telecommunications treaty Friday that a U.S.-led delegation says endorses greater government control of the Internet. The U.S. and more than 20 other countries refused to ratify the accord by the 193-nation International Telecommunications Union.
October 21, 2015 Holy iPad slayer! Company releases world’s first Christian tablet If you’re in the market for a new tablet, you might consider Apple’s iPad, Microsoft’s upcoming Surface, or Google’s Nexus Galaxy 7. But if you’re looking to get in God’s good graces, or you’re simply in the market for a family friendly tablet, check out the world’s first Christian tablet.
October 21, 2015 Netflix Instant vs. Hulu Plus vs. Amazon Instant Video Trying to figure out which subscription service to use while sticking to a frugal entertainment budget? Check out our updated 2014 breakdown of the three most popular streaming video services.
October 21, 2015 Google, Microsoft to block searches for child porn Google's executive chairman says the company has introduced state of the art new tech that will block links to child abuse material on the web.
October 21, 2015 Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 11 browser for Windows 7 personal computers Microsoft Corp. said Thursday that it has made its latest browser, Internet Explorer 11, available to users of Windows 7 machines.
