Category: Internet
Internet does not favour freedom of speech, says WikiLeaks founder
While the internet allows for greater government transparency and co-ordination of activism, the other side of this coin is how easy it is for authorities to monitor and catch dissidents. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange addressed students at Cambridge University…
eBay to offer 50 free listings per month to all sellers
All eBay sellers will soon be offered 50 free item listings per month, as the auction site looks to tempt back from rival selling sites. Seeing user numbers drop since Amazon introduced their marketplace area, eBay will also charge lower…
O2 introduce new 18+ 3G internet content filter, but are they targeting the right sites?
O2 users may have experienced some unusual behaviour from their mobile web browsers this week, as the UK arm of the network introduced new adults-only content restrictions. Looking to protect younger mobile phone users, those accessing the web over 3G…
Microsoft officially launch Internet Explorer 9 browser
After a year's worth of beta testing, Microsoft have finally given their Internet Explorer 9 browser an official launch. Claiming to have made significant improvements to both speed and security, Microsoft are looking to quell the rising tide of Google's…
US courts rules that Twitter isn't private … but then why does it feel so personal?
A US judge has ruled that Twitter has to hand over data pertaining to at least three of its users to the authorities, who are looking into their connection with WikiLeaks. The users in question, some of whom aren't…
Facebook reaches out to those bullied on the site with 'trusted friend' feature
Now Facebook users can report problems to a "trusted friend" if they receive an unpleasant message, or they can report nasty comments or pictures directly to Facebook's moderators. The new feature was presented at a White House anti-bullying conference…
CeBIT 2011 VIDEO: 3D streaming with Devolo dLAN 500 AVplus powerline networking kit
Powerline networking is becoming an ever-more convenient way to manage a consistent connection to the internet at home without having unsightly Ethernet cables running along the walls, utilising the electrical wiring of your house to throw data around instead….
Cisco launch HD media-friendly Linksys E4200 router
Cisco are readying the launch of a new broadband router, the Linksys E4200. While routers often aren't the most exciting gadget in the home, the E4200 has enough media-savvy features to make it the perfect starting point for any HD…
REVIEW: Veebeam HD wireless media streamer
Name: Veebeam HD Type: Wireless PC/Mac-to-TV high definition media streamer Specs: Click here for full specs Price: £139 from Amazon Image Gallery: Click here More and more we're using our PCs and Macs to watch TV and movies. Whether…
BREAKING: WikiLeaks Assange to be extradited to Sweden
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be extradited to Sweden, facing allegations of sexual assault, a UK judge has ruled. The public face of the political whistle-blowing website has faced a controversial exile in Britain for the past few months…