News tagged with internet rumor
China blog site shuts accounts over 'rumors'
(AP) -- China's most popular microblogging site is cracking down on what it says is the spread of false rumors after the ruling Communist Party told Internet companies to tighten control over information online.
Aug 29, 2011 |
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Web use doesn't encourage belief in political rumors, but e-mail does
Despite the fears of some, a new study suggests that use of the internet in general does not make people more likely to believe political rumors.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 07, 2011 |
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NASA scientist: No Doomsday in 2012
According to NASA scientist David Morrison, the widespread Internet rumor that the world will end in 2012 due to some astronomical event is a hoax. Dr. Morrison attributes the hype to 'cosmophobia' fueled ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 20, 2009 |
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Several iOS developers welcome Apple's larger-screen iPhone
The sixth-generation iPhone is expected to have a larger screen, and several iOS developers say they would receive that change with a warm welcome.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 24, 2012 |
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Yahoo! stock climbs on report of Alibaba sale
Yahoo! stock price climbed Friday on renewed rumors that it was close to a multibillion-dollar deal to sell half of its stake in Alibaba.com back to the Chinese online shopping portal.
May 18, 2012 |
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Facebook IPO to bring cash and change
Facebook makes its hotly anticipated stock market debut this week in a history-making move promising wealth for insiders and change for users of the online social network.
May 15, 2012 |
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Google gives glimpse of Internet glasses
Google on Wednesday gave the world a glimpse of its vision for letting people look at life through Internet-tinted glasses.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 04, 2012 |
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China lifts microblog controls that sparked outcry
(AP) -- China's two biggest microblog sites resumed normal service Tuesday after a three-day ban on posting comments that sparked complaints about censorship amid the country's worst high-level political crisis in years.
Apr 03, 2012 |
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China punishes social media, websites on coup talk
(AP) -- China is shuttering more than a dozen websites, penalizing two popular social media sites and detaining six people for circulating rumors of a coup that rattled Beijing in the midst of its worst high-level political ...
Mar 31, 2012 |
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Google invests in social with Kevin Rose hire
Google confirmed Friday that it has hired Digg co-founder Kevin Rose and other members of the team at his latest project, a Milk incubator for startups making "apps" for mobile gadgets.
Mar 16, 2012 |
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Apple expected to reveal new iPad
Apple is expected to reveal a new version of its coveted iPad on Wednesday in its first major media event since the death of legendary founder and beloved pitchman Steve Jobs.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 07, 2012 |
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First large-scale analysis of 'soft' censorship of social media in China
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science analyzed millions of Chinese microblogs, or "weibos," to uncover a set of politically sensitive terms that draw the attention of Chinese censors. Individual ...
Mar 07, 2012 |
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Apple expected to unveil new iPad
Apple is expected to reveal a new version of its coveted iPad on Wednesday in its first major media event since the death of legendary founder and beloved pitchman Steve Jobs.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 06, 2012 |
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