Belarus tightens control over online media
(AP)—The Belarusian parliament has approved a bill that would allow authorities to shut Internet media if they carry content deemed illegal.
Internet
Dec 17, 2014
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Australia to crack down on online pirates
Australia's government Wednesday outlined plans to tackle online piracy as it moves to end the country's position as one of the world's top illegal downloaders of television shows such as "Game of Thrones".
Security
Dec 10, 2014
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Hackers force message on websites via US firm (Update)
A U.S. firm that helps connect more than 700 companies with customers through social media says a Syrian group hacked the company's web address to upload a message to other websites.
Security
Nov 27, 2014
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Is social media responsible for your safety during a disaster?
Given the popularity of Facebook and Twitter, it's not surprising so many people use social media in crises such as floods, fires and earthquakes.
Internet
Nov 10, 2014
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Britain threatens Internet 'trolls' with two years in jail
People found guilty of Internet "trolling" in Britain could be jailed for up to two years under government proposals outlined on Sunday, following a number of high-profile case of abuse on Twitter.
Internet
Oct 19, 2014
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Zuckerberg in Indonesia for Internet-access push (Update)
(AP)—On his first visit to Facebook-crazy Indonesia, Mark Zuckerberg met the president-elect, spread the word about his company's global Internet-access initiative and posted a photo of himself at an ancient Buddhist temple.
Business
Oct 13, 2014
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Social networks not serious competition for eBay according to expert
On the 15 year anniversary of eBay UK being launched (Wednesday 20 August), an economist from The University of Manchester says social networks are not serious competition for eBay as a selling platform.
Internet
Aug 19, 2014
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Singapore grapples with smartphone addiction
Easily distracted? Can't be separated from your smartphone? Constantly checking your device for no real reason? Chances are you're an addict—and you may even need professional help.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 14, 2014
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Thai Facebook users get censorship scare
Thailand's new military rulers said that a sudden interruption of access to Facebook on Wednesday was not part of a censorship policy, but due instead to a technical hitch.
Internet
May 28, 2014
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Report explores global attitudes towards trust and the internet
Web-based surveys have revealed that internet users believe the internet is a place for freedom of expression, with users in countries with stricter government controls on media and press tending to support this idea even ...
Internet
May 14, 2014
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