Internet

Broadband Speed, Test, Service, & Plans on the Internet: FCC Alters Definition of Broadband

Internet speeds must be 25 Mbps or faster to be considered broadband, the Federal Communications Commission decided according to reports from CNBC.

Internet Access & Connections in Cuba: How People Have Accessed Online Games in Havana

9,000 computers connected to mini-network Cubans are largely deprived from using the Internet, but now a network of 9,000 computers has allowed for the exchange information and games thanks to Cuba's youth.

Elon Musk Eyes Internet for Life on Mars: Tesla Motors CEO Hopes Program Builds Revenue for SpaceX to 'Fund a City on Mars'

Elon Musk, the billionaire early investor in PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla, is determined to not only take to the skies with Internet, but to take to the stars. He is eyeing the possibility of being the first to develop an Internet network in space that could potentially be used on Mars during early human colonization.

Nigeria News: Leaders in Cameroon, Africa Being Trained on Computers, the Internet to Help Fight Boko Haram

The central African country of Cameroon is counting on technology to help combat Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram.

Gmail in China: Chinese government Closes Loophole, Blocks Gmail Access

Chinese authorities on Tuesday doubled down on their decision to effectively block Google's email service Gmail, saying the Internet giant's refusal to obey local laws was to blame for the shutdown.

SpaceX News: Space Cargo Shipping Company Developing Satellite Internet for Places Lacking Web Service

SpaceX, the technology, space exploration and outer-space cargo shipping company, is going into a new venture: providing Internet services.

Obama on Net Neutrality Quotes: President Calls for 'Free and Open' Internet, Recommends FCC to Adopt Four Steps

President Barack Obama recommitted his position on the net neutrality debate, calling for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enact new rules to secure a "free and open" Internet.

Time Warner Cable is Back Online After Massive Internet Outages

Early Wednesday morning Internet services for TWC Time Warner Cable (TWC) customers nationwide were without Internet service early Wednesday morning for almost two hours.

Facebook & Internet in Zambia: New App Provides Free Internet for African Nation

The app will introduce many people to the Internet and give them new resources and tools. Internet users in one African nation will now have greater access to the web thanks to Facebook's work in expanding access to impoverished people in the country.

Wi-Fi Hotspots in NYC Phonebooths: Google, Samsung and Cisco Bid Proposals due Monday

An informal meeting last week with big and small media companies set the stage for a potentially large makeover of phone booths in New York City. Google, Samsung and Cisco were just some of the names of 50 at the meeting in May, who were told that July 21 was the deadline for bid proposals.

FedEx Investigation: Company Indicted for Prescription Drug Trafficking

Prosecutors say the company was warned for almost a decade. FedEx is being indicted by a grand jury for charges of transporting prescription drugs by illegal online pharmacies, according to the Justice Department.

US Mobile Internet Consumption Doubled, Declining Landline Usage Affects State and Local Taxations

Mobile Internet usage has doubled in the U.S. during the last two years, but its had dented state and federal agencies' taxation efforts.

World Cup 2014 Boosts Digital Advertising Spending in Brazil: Nearly $5 Billion in Computer, Mobile Ad Buying Projected by 2018

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup, host country Brazil has seen an increase in digital advertisement spending, and it is projected to more than double through 2018. According to eMarketer, 2014 will see $2.88 billion in advertising spending on all digital platforms including desktop computers and mobile devices.

Twitter COO Ali Rowghani Resigns, Will Stay Onboard as Advisor

Twitter sees its COO resign. Twitter's Chief Operating Officer Ali Rowghani has decided to step down from his position at the company. He will remain employed by the company and will act as an adviser.

Skype Download on iPhone: New App Will Be Much Faster, Responsive, Microsoft Says

App will be five-times faster than current version. Skype's iPhone app is about to get a lot faster and more responsive. Microsoft said it will soon be launching the new version of the iPhone app soon.

Former Anonymous LulzSec Hacker Hector 'Sabu' Xavier Monsegur Released: FBI Informant Stopped Over 300 Cyberattacks Against US Government

He also implicated members of his former hacking circle After providing the FBI with extraordinary cooperation and assistance, the LulzSec hacker known as "Sabu" has been released from his prison sentence.

Twitter in Latin America: Region's Growth to Decline as Asia-Pacific's User Share Increases Through 2018

Internet usage has been projected to rise in Latin America, but it might not equate to social media users in the region.

Facebook Friends App: MobilDuster Analyzes Your FB Friends List and Suggests Who to Remove

Free app scours your list to see who you rarely interact with. Are you one of those Facebook users with over 1,000 friends? Do you know them all? Personally, do you know them? Even if you don't know all of your Facebook friends, you likely have them on your friends list for a reason.

Reddit Forum for Women Flooded by Internet Trolls, Sparks Outrage, TMI Backlash

TwoXChromosomes, the Reddit community that was constructed as a safe space and discussion board for cisgendered women, transgendered women and any female-identified individuals to address gender-related issues, has recently been met with a bout of misogynistic messages and internet trolls after being made a "default" subreddit. Previously, posters had to seek out the community whose motto is "women supporting women," but the new setting directs all users of the massive internet forum toward 2X content.

San Diego Authorities Crack Down on Internet Drug Sales: Dealers Sold Using Code Names on Facebook and Craiglist

A five-month long undercover investigation has led officers of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department to crackdown hard on drug dealers who have been using the Internet to push products and attack customers.

Latin American Tech Trends: Internet Usage in Brazil Popular, Competes Against Television Time

Internet usage in one of Latin America's strongest markets has proved to capture the interest of the country than television.
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