RIAA: Shot Through the Heart?
The music industry had a bad weekend, but for the rest of us it was good news for a change, as a court in the United States ruled that internet service providers (ISPs) do not have to reveal the names of alleged file sharers, a court in Holland ruled that Kazaa is legal, and Jon Johansen, accused of illegally cracking DVD encryption, was once again acquitted. More...
Internet Law Program--Yochai Benkler and Larry Lessig on Current Legal Controversies in the US
Internet Law Program--Yochai Benkler and Larry Lessig on Current Legal Controversies in the US
Nice discussion between Lawrence Lessig and Yochai Benkler on current debates in copyright. As he becomes more experienced in the debates, Lessig is becoming more sensitive to the issue of how the selection of words such as 'property' influences our perception of the debate. More...
Congress must establish clear, equitable internet rules now
Techno-News Blog. First, let’s make all firms in the internet space adhere to a single clear, common set of privacy principles. Right now, internet privacy is a grab bag. More...
With FCC approval, all systems are go for Starlink global internet
Techno-News Blog. Not satisfied with merely ferrying cargo to and from the International Space Station (and putting a red Tesla into orbit around Mars), SpaceX now wants to provide high-speed internet to everyone in the world. More...
Taking a break from the Internet may be good for learning
A Danish study on Internet use at school revealed that students themselves are perfectly aware of the risks of using the Internet for learning. Tellingly, one student explained the problems of using the Internet in the classroom: “You can have a brief conversation on Facebook during a math class and, when you look up again, the blackboard is covered with symbols and numbers”. More...
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IoT Has Arrived (Just Not in the Way You Expected)
Techno-News Blog. Forget about sensors everywhere. The Internet of Things is really about networked devices making our lives easier. More...
Utilities Test Electric Internet
Utilities Test Electric Internet
The cable and telephone companies may live to regret their dithering on broadband access. More...
New Breed of Bullies Torment Their Peers on the Internet
New Breed of Bullies Torment Their Peers on the Internet
Just what we didn't need: cyber-bullying. More...