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Internet still under attack by UN, FCC commissioner says

October 22, 2015

Internet still under attack by UN, FCC commissioner says

At a UN conference in December, 89 countries voted in favor of international government regulation of the Internet. Now, the FCC fears the UN may look to further regulate in 2014.

Virtual coins can buy real pizza

October 22, 2015

Virtual coins can buy real pizza

Looking to capitalize on hungry computer users that collect Bitcoins, a new online startup called PizzaforCoins launched a simple site that allows consumers to order pizza and pay with the digital Bitcoin currency.

A sneak peek at the New Yahoo homepage

October 22, 2015

A sneak peek at the New Yahoo homepage

The Yahoo homepage — which is a mix of mobile-friendly online styles from Microsoft’s Windows 8 to Flipboard to Pinterest — is close to its official launch, perhaps as early as this week.

One month until they regulate the Internet

October 22, 2015

One month until they regulate the Internet

This December, at a conference in Dubai sponsored by the United Nations, a telecom group will propose new regulations -- and potentially censorship -- for the Internet.

YouTube launches 2012 elections hub

October 22, 2015

YouTube launches 2012 elections hub

Google launched its YouTube Elections Hub on Tuesday, which promises to be a one-stop spot for key political moments.

All the news that’s fit to share? Facebook to host content

October 22, 2015

All the news that’s fit to share? Facebook to host content

The social network is getting chummy with several big publishers — apparently an effort to grab a cut of the profits from markets and services beyond its bread-and-butter social content.

Supreme Court considers new limits on issuing US software patents

October 22, 2015

Supreme Court considers new limits on issuing US software patents

The Supreme Court appears willing to make it tougher to approve patents for computer software in a case that is being closely watched by technology companies.

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of World Wide Web, calls for digital bill of rights

October 22, 2015

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of World Wide Web, calls for digital bill of rights

The British inventor of the World Wide Web wants a digital bill of rights to protect Internet users from surveillance.

The Internet in 2025: Dark and ubiquitous

October 22, 2015

The Internet in 2025: Dark and ubiquitous

In the future, the Internet will be like electricity coursing through our everyday lives -- more ubiquitous but also more invisible.

Mass protests planned for Tues over NSA surveillance

October 22, 2015

Mass protests planned for Tues over NSA surveillance

Thousands are scheduled to gather on Tuesday to protest the surveillance state, but don’t expect any news of riots at the White House gates or marches on the National Mall.