April 9, 2019 Hacker blackmailed almost $1M from porn website users, spent proceeds on prostitutes, $6G Rolex A hacker who extorted more than $913,000 by blackmailing users of porn websites has been jailed in the U.K.
February 11, 2019 Russia is going to 'disconnect' from the internet While Russia has deftly used the internet to advance its own interests, it is apparently concerned about other countries deploying its own tactics, so it is preparing to "disconnect" from the internet, ZDNet reports.
January 17, 2019 Pornhub reports jump in viewership amid partial government shutdown As the partial government shutdown heads into its 28th day, Pornhub has reported a spike in traffic — coinciding with the same time as some federal workers stay home from the work.
November 6, 2018 Vice News' homepage urges readers to vote: ‘The internet can wait’ Vice News’ landing site asked readers to go the polls because “the internet can wait.”
July 22, 2018 3 new online marketplaces better than Craigslist Once upon a time, Craigslist was a great idea. Post classified ads for free! Meet cool singles! Craigslist was stripped-down and straightforward. You could throw up text and photos, then take them down whenever you wanted. You didn't even have to post your email address.
July 20, 2018 3D-printed gun blueprints can be downloaded starting next month, ending lengthy legal battle Blueprints for 3D-printed guns can be downloaded next month following a landmark Department of Justice settlement with Second Amendment advocates.
July 19, 2018 YouTube removes channel operated by couple on probation for child neglect YouTube removed “FamilyOFive” from its website following uproar from users online.
June 21, 2018 John Oliver blocked: China's Weibo website clamps down on comedian for mocking President Xi Jinping Chinese social media giant Weibo has blocked comedian John Oliver after he attacked the country’s human rights record and mocked President Xi Jinping on his show “Last Week Tonight.”
