China's online population reaches 731 million
The number of internet users in China—already the world's highest—reached 731 million in December, authorities said, as e-commerce drives consumer demand across the Asian giant.
The number of internet users in China—already the world's highest—reached 731 million in December, authorities said, as e-commerce drives consumer demand across the Asian giant.
Internet
Jan 23, 2017
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The past year was a big one for Donald Trump, but also for Pokemon Go.
Internet
Dec 28, 2016
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Chinese authorities are clamping down on streaming video over social media amid a proliferation of online-only television content and live-streaming.
Internet
Dec 20, 2016
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It may be a jilted lover looking for payback after a breakup. Or it could be a hacker releasing intimate images of a celebrity.
Security
Dec 13, 2016
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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and the country's biggest phone carrier, China Mobile, announced a partnership Wednesday to develop internet-related services as web users migrate to mobile devices.
Business
Dec 7, 2016
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Over the last decade, computer scientists have harnessed crowds of Internet users to solve tasks that are notoriously difficult to crack with computers alone, such as determining whether an image contains a tree, rating the ...
Computer Sciences
Dec 2, 2016
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Almost half of US internet users say they have been a victim of online harassment or abuse ranging from name-calling to stalking to physical threats, a survey showed Monday.
Internet
Nov 21, 2016
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Close to half the world's population lives in countries without press freedom, where governments restrict civil activism and individuals have less capacity to exercise their public voice.
Economics & Business
Nov 17, 2016
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How can the internet balance targeted advertising with privacy concerns? A novel approach to targeted advertising would allow companies to offer users relevant advertisements without having to expend energy tracking and data ...
Internet
Nov 16, 2016
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Yahoo on Wednesday rejected allegations of mass email surveillance amid an outcry from privacy activists over a report that it created a special scanning program at the behest of US intelligence.
Business
Oct 5, 2016
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