Tag: internet
The .xxx internet domain: It's here
www.joebloggs.xxx – how's that for a personal website? This may not be the core market for this new web extension though, as those little x'es aren't kisses but tell you the content is x-rated. This means only those in…
It's official: Social networks are the most popular internet destination
Social networks are now the most popular internet destination in the UK, according to new figures. 2.4 billion UK users accessed sites such as Facebook and Twitter in January, a report from Experian Hitwise shows. This represents 12.4% of…
Internet does not favour freedom of speech, says WikiLeaks founder
While the internet allows for greater government transparency and co-ordination of activism, the other side of this coin is how easy it is for authorities to monitor and catch dissidents. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange addressed students at Cambridge University…
US courts rules that Twitter isn't private … but then why does it feel so personal?
A US judge has ruled that Twitter has to hand over data pertaining to at least three of its users to the authorities, who are looking into their connection with WikiLeaks. The users in question, some of whom aren't…
Google's content farm crackdown may be damaging legitimate sites
Content farms were first on the block, as Google announced a few weeks ago it had tweaked its search algorithm to "provide better rankings for high-quality sites". This meant moving content farms as far away from the first search…
The temple of broadband: fast internet is the most loved innovation of our times
Broadband has firmly established its place in our hearts, with fast internet, online shopping and Google now shining as our most appreciated innovations of the last decade. But while the internet gives, it also causes aggravation: Facebook, pop-up ads…
US Government considers internet 'kill-switch' cybersecurity bill
The US Government could get its very own internet 'kill-switch', should the proposed cybersecurity bill be passed. President Barack Obama would be granted emergency powers to shut off the country's internet connection, according to a bill soon to be…
Tory porn block plans not possible say ISPA
The Conservative government's plans to put a blanket block on pornographic websites is not feasible, according to Nicholas Lansman, the secretary general of the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA). He has instead suggested that responsibility lies with parents in order…
Android Google Maps getting 3D makeover
Google's mega-popular, uber-useful Maps service is about to get a 3D makeover. Whilst demoing the Honeycomb Android tablet from Motorola that we showed you earlier today, Google-guy Andy Rubin also gave a sneak peak at what to expect from the…
UK broadband users increasingly dissatisfied with ISPs say Ofcom
UK web surfers are becoming increasingly riled with the poor service their ISPs are offering, according to new research by Ofcom. Though many broadband subscribers are happy with the package they recieve, Ofcom have noted a 5% increase in the…
