News tagged with filtering system

Australian government to introduce Internet filter

(AP) -- Australia plans to introduce an Internet filtering system to block obscene and crime-linked Web sites despite concerns it will curtail freedoms and won't completely work.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (20) | comments 9

Tiny 'MEMS' devices to filter, amplify electronic signals

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers are developing a new class of tiny mechanical devices containing vibrating, hair-thin structures that could be used to filter electronic signals in cell phones and for other more ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Dozens of outspoken, popular blogs shut in China

(AP) -- Dozens of blogs by some of China's most outspoken users have been abruptly shut down while popular Twitter-like services appear to be the newest target in government efforts to control social networking.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Hospitals warned that wet breathing system filters transmit harmful bacteria and yeast

Doctors have highlighted potential problems with the breathing system filters used in anaesthesia, including intensive care units, after demonstrating that they don't provide protection from harmful bacteria and yeast when ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 06, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

China media accuse Google of violating promises

(AP) -- China's government reacted testily Tuesday to Google Inc.'s decision to stop censoring its China-based search engine, calling the move "totally wrong" and accusing the company of violating promises.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 23, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Houseplants cut indoor ozone

Ozone, the main component of air pollution, or smog, is a highly reactive, colorless gas formed when oxygen reacts with other chemicals. Although ozone pollution is most often associated with outdoor air, ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 1

China accuses Google of spreading pornography

(AP) -- China accused Google Inc. on Thursday of spreading pornography after Chinese users were unable to connect to the search giant's Web site, while Washington called on Beijing to scrap its order for ...

Technology / Internet

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Wanted: Censor for Pakistan's Internet

(AP) -- Pakistan is advertising for companies to install an Internet filtering system that could block up to 50 million Web addresses, alarming free speech activists who fear current censorship could become ...

Technology / Internet

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1