First non-Latin Internet domain names activated
(AP) -- Three Mideast countries have become the first to get Internet addresses entirely in non-Latin characters.
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May 6, 2010
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New wasps named after biscuits and Doctor Who aliens
University of Adelaide researchers were inspired by everything from chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for 10 new species of wasps.
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Apr 9, 2019
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Poker domain names unfrozen to allow refunds
US authorities said Wednesday they were unfreezing the domain names of two online poker companies targeted in a crackdown on Internet gambling so US players could withdraw their money.
Internet
Apr 20, 2011
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'William' most popular medieval name
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study of personal names recorded in a major English medieval record source has revealed that ‘William’ was by far the most common name among the men listed in it.
Other
Apr 18, 2011
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Coming soon to the Internet: The .whatever address
A quarter-century after the creation of ".com," the agency that assigns Internet addresses is loosening its rules and allowing suffixes named after brands, hobbies, political causes and just about anything else.
Internet
Jun 20, 2011
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Internet upgraded to foil cyber crooks
The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data.
Internet
Jul 29, 2010
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French companies attack Google ads rules
Associations representing major French companies accused US Internet giant Google on Monday of overstepping the mark by putting brand names up for auction as search keywords.
Internet
Nov 8, 2010
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New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity
A newly discovered miniature trap jaw ant from the evergreen tropical forests of Ecuador bears the curious Latin name Strumigenys ayersthey, among hundreds, which are also named in honor of people, but end with -ae (after ...
Plants & Animals
May 5, 2021
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Online anonymity: 'Stable pseudonyms' create a more civil environment than real user names
The ability to remain anonymous when commenting online is a double-edged sword. It is valuable because it enables people to speak without fear of social and legal discrimination. But this is also what makes it dangerous. ...
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2021
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Hackers trick way into ICANN computers
The private agency that acts as a gatekeeper for the Internet on Wednesday said that hackers tricked their way into its computers.
Security
Dec 18, 2014
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