SOPA stands for Stop Online Piracy Act. It is attempting to stop piracy in the US by censoring international sites that are claimed to host pirated content. There is no due process when it comes to checking the legitimacy of the claim. A claimed site will automatically be censored in the United States. This act,Continue reading “What Can You Do to Fight SOPA?”
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The Internet Goes on Strike
By now I am sure that you, dear reader, are aware that several sites on the internet have “blacked out” in protest of SOPA and PIPA. SOPA being the Stop Online Piracy Act and PIPA being the Protect IP Act. The two proposed bills could effectively stop the internet as we know it by allowingContinue reading “The Internet Goes on Strike”
Jerry Yang: Yahoo Co-Founder Resigns
As of January 17th Yahoo Co-Founder, Jerry Yang has resigned from Yahoo. His statement was released earlier stating the following: “The time has come for me to pursue other interests outside of Yahoo.” “As I leave the company I co-founded nearly 17 years ago, I am enthusiastic about the appointment of Scott Thompson as chiefContinue reading “Jerry Yang: Yahoo Co-Founder Resigns”
All 24 Million Accounts Breached in Zappos Hack Attack
As you slept, some badniks thought it would be a good idea to try and hack Zappos, “the web’s most popular shoe store” (as it says in the image above.) As if 2011 didn’t hold enough news about security breaches and hacks with the rise and fall of Anonymous, and other hacker groups. Now barelyContinue reading “All 24 Million Accounts Breached in Zappos Hack Attack”
2012 CES Microsoft Keynote Liveblog
This is the last hurrah for Microsoft’s presence at CES. In case you haven’t heard the news a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft will no longer be present at any future CES shows beyond this years’. Why? Well the software giant stated that CES doesn’t really line up with any product launches that they haveContinue reading “2012 CES Microsoft Keynote Liveblog”
Sony Is About To Take The Stage At CES 2012. Are You Ready? [Live Blog]
Well it won’t be long now until Sony is live with their press event. The official start time is 5 PM PST (8 PM EST.) So we’re just waiting here twiddling our thumbs waiting for Sony to unveil what they have in their lineup . The live blog for the press event is below.
Samsung CES 2012 Press Event Liveblog: What Will They Think of Next?
We’re currently waiting for the start of the Samsung press event at the 2012 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is set to start at 2 PM PST (5 PM EST.) What we do know is that Samsung is going to cover their Samsung N Service. This year Samsung has the largest booth byContinue reading “Samsung CES 2012 Press Event Liveblog: What Will They Think of Next?”
The Top YouTube Videos of 2011!
2011 was a great year, but like all great things, it is coming to and end. YouTube compiled the best videos of 2011 and is showcasing it at YouTube.com/Rewind. It ranges from viral videos that became a tattoo of today’s pop-culture, to world events that moved many, to individual stories that shook the world. LetContinue reading “The Top YouTube Videos of 2011!”
NTSB Attempts To Ban Cell Phone Usage Behind The Wheel
The National Transportation Safety Board is urging along a radical idea – A complete ban of Cell Phone usage while driving. That’s right folks: if it passes as a law, you’ll no longer be text your friends, update your news feed, or call your mom. The NTSB is even going as far as to banContinue reading “NTSB Attempts To Ban Cell Phone Usage Behind The Wheel”
Now That We’ve Hit 7 Billion People, What Does the Typical Person Look Like?
As of yesterday, according to the U.N., the world population has now reached to a new peak of 7 billion people. What does this mean? It means there are a ton of people on this rock we call Earth.
Steve Job’s Final Words
Steve Job’s eulogy that was given at his memorial service by his sister, Mona Simpson, on October 16th was published in the New York Times Opinion pages Sunday. It was a powerful and moving piece that truly was written from the heart.
Apple iPhone Press Event [Liveblog]
It’s almost showtime! The much anticipated Apple press event is happening tomorrow and has the Internet buzzing with excitement and speculation. Will the iPhone 5 be announced or will it be the iPhone 4S? Maybe both?
New Moon Photos Out, NaySayers Beware
I guess NASA has the last laugh now thanks to newly released, highly detailed satellite images of the surface of the moon. We have the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter equipped with a self same named camera to thank for this.
US Pentagon Releases Information On March Cyber Attacks
Recently, the US Pentagon released information to the press confirming that there had been attacks by “foreign hackers” on the US through cyberspace. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn commented that hackers had taken information from “our most sensitive systems”. Keep in mind that this comes during a time where the Pentagon introduced a strategy forContinue reading “US Pentagon Releases Information On March Cyber Attacks”
Minecraft reached over 10 million registered users!
Minecraft has passed the 10 million registered user mark. Stats: 10000268 registered users. 2673044 have bought the game. How many of you are registered Minecraft users? My thoughts: Although Minecraft doesn’t have their multiplayer servers set up yet, Thats alot of users for something that isn’t fully developed yet. I have bought the game and registeredContinue reading “Minecraft reached over 10 million registered users!”
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