News Topic: Internet

Tuesday October 27 2009

Facebook Keeps Profiles of the Dead

Social Network will "Memorialize" Profiles of the Dead if their Friends or Family Request It more »
12:21 PM
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By The Associated Press
Thursday October 15 2009

Microsoft Security Holes Hit Record High

Software Maker Patches 34 Holes, Designating Most as Critical. more »
11:52 AM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday October 07 2009

Feds Net Dozens in Phishing Ring Bust

Arrests in Egypt, Three U.S. States in ID Theft Scheme that Has Victimized Thousands. more »
1:14 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: I wonder-are these people connected with the African nationals that were arrested in Loxley a few months back, for similar charges? view »
Monday September 28 2009

Facebook Poll Asks if Obama Should be Killed

A poll posted on the social networking site Facebook asking if President Obama should be assassinated has prompted a Secret Service investigation. more »
11:48 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by ickthus: I saw the poll on face book before it made a stink. I did not take it serious or waste my time on it, like most of the things on face book, they are just… 52 Responses »
Wednesday September 23 2009

Web Wednesday: Free Speech May Not Be So Free

The Internet can seem like an open forum for people to rant and rave. But more and more, individuals are being held to account for what they write. more »
3:31 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by rmseek1234: I agree XcCity!lol Personally, I’m not seeing as what these people said was defamatory. I can say it is a nice change not to be at someone’s… 7 Responses »
Monday September 21 2009

FCC Chairman Proposes Net Neutrality Rules

Julius Genachowski says an agency panel's vote could formalize current policies that require Internet providers to treat all Web traffic equally. more »
11:01 PM
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By CNNMoney
Monday August 31 2009

Happy Birthday, Internet!

The 'Net will hit the big 4-0 this week! more »
6:00 AM
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By Associated Press
Friday July 17 2009

China’s Online Population Swells

China's "online" users outnumber U.S. population. more »
6:47 AM
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By Associated Press
Wednesday July 15 2009

Greening the Internet: How much CO2 does this article produce?

Twenty milligrams; that's the average amount of carbon emissions generated from the time it took you to read the first two words of this article. more »
8:19 PM
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By CNN
Tuesday July 14 2009

Free Microsoft Office… For Some

Company lets select group of testers check out new version of Microsoft Office before big release. more »
3:30 AM
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By Associated Press
Thursday July 09 2009

Computer Kids

New study shows kids from 2-11 spending more time online. more »
5:14 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: I really don’t know any children that are two yrs. of age that can type or spell well enough to “surf the net"and I believe “Nielsen”… 3 Responses »
Monday June 29 2009

Celebrity Death Hoaxes

Twitpic accounts for Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres hacked. more »
3:14 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: Yeah there have been multiple cases of people signing onto the twitter accounts posing as someone else. All you have to do is find a pic of the person… 1 Responses »
Friday June 19 2009

Convicted Again

Minnesota woman charged with music piracy was hoping her retrial would go differently. It did, but not in her favor. more »
5:43 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by dougstech: If companies like limewire were to be shut down, 99% of music piracy would go away. 1 Responses »
Thursday June 18 2009

New iPhone On Sale

AT&T relents on iPhone pricing for upgraders. more »
3:37 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by southernbelle6913: Actually dougstech I am productive on my Blackberry and I also like to listen to music & play games on it too! Blackberry rocks. 3 Responses »
Tuesday June 16 2009

Families Spend Less Time Together

New study doesn't blame internet, but notes decline in family time coincides with rising popularity of social networks. more »
3:13 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Completely understandable to me.  You can’t put family members on ignore or delete their PM’s.  view »

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