Brazil block on X comes into effect after judge's order
A block on Elon Musk's X social network in Brazil started to take effect early Saturday after a Supreme Court judge ordered its suspension, according to AFP.
Aug 31, 2024
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Net neutrality, and why it's vital to the future of the internet
It was on, then off, and now "net neutrality" is back on again.
May 15, 2024
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Internet
US reinstates open internet rules rescinded under Trump
The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to reinstate tougher rules to guarantee open access to the internet, reversing a decision made during the Trump administration.
Apr 25, 2024
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Internet
Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think
Although a private browsing mode known as "Incognito" in Google's widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, a legal settlement involving the way it works has cast new attention on this commonly available ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers, but customers could pay the price
Minnesota cities are asking the Legislature for power to slap internet providers with new fees, an idea they say will lead to more broadband in the state with the added bonus of helping to pay for basic government access ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Internet shutdowns: Here's how governments do it
Senegal's government has shut down internet access in response to protests about the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. This is a tactic governments are increasingly used during times of political contention, ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Telecom
High-speed internet is a necessity, President Biden says, pledging all US will have access by 2030
President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an "absolute necessity," as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the U.S.
Jun 26, 2023
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Websites of several German airports not reachable
The internet sites of several German airports were disrupted on Thursday after what may have been a hacker attack, German news agency dpa reported.
Feb 16, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Are virtual private networks actually private?
In countries where internet censorship and surveillance are government policy, online security is crucial for at-risk users. Journalists, activists, politicians and others with a prominent online presence can face dire consequences ...
Oct 12, 2022
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Apple, Android phones targeted by Italian spyware: Google
An Italy-based firm's hacking tools were used to spy on Apple and Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, Google said Thursday, casting a light on a "flourishing" spyware industry.
Jun 24, 2022
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