Internet
EU Report: Internet Running Out of IP Addresses
A new report from the EU says that an alarmingly small number of tech companies are prepared to make the switch from the Internet's old naming protocol to its new one.
Government Warns H1N1 Could Cripple Internet
As if ecommerce website operators don't have enough to worry about, it appears that the so-called swine flu pandemic may affect cyberspace as much as it impacts the real world.
Internet Observatory Sees Traffic Shift
Arbor Networks, the University of Michigan and Merit Network have announced that they will be presenting the findings of the most recent Internet Observatory Report at the 47th North American Network Operators Group (NANOG47) meeting on October 19.
Video Secrets Named FSC Internet Business of the Year
The Free Speech Coalition has awarded Video Secrets with Internet Business of the Year.
Illegal Downloaders Face Internet Ban in France
A bill has passed France's lower house of parliament that would cut off Internet access to surfers who download illegally.
Experts Say Mobile Internet Rates Likely to Rise
Mobile Internet data rates are likely to rise in the near future.
URGE Alliance Retains Web 3.0 Internet Consulting
UMG's UrgeAlliance.com has announced that it is "investing in cutting edge consulting and marketing because the online adult market has changed and we need to change with it."
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Internet Gambling
In an important decision on Internet commerce by a U.S. appeals court, the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 has been ruled constitutional.
Gmail Outage Shakes Internet
A widespread failure of Google’s webmail service, Gmail, hit the Internet yesterday, causing a minor panic and inconveniencing hundreds of thousands of users.
Tara Lynn Foxx Joins ‘The Freak Squad’ Internet Radio Show
Adult performer Tara Lynn Foxx has joined “The Freak Squad” Internet radio show as a co-host.
Malaysia Reconsidering Internet Filtering
Political analysts said filtering would endanger the high-technology investment that had been attracted by incentives and a promise made in the 1990s not to curb the Internet.
Iraq Implementing Internet Censorship
Internet cafes and ISPs will be required to be licensed by the government, and licenses will be subject to review and possible cancellation if licensees do not meet compliance standards.
Internet Service Provider AT&T Blocks 4Chan Message Board
Tech giant AT&T has blocked significant parts of the message board 4Chan.org.
Mobile Internet Getting Cheaper, Report Says
Mobile Internet usage is increasing and closing the digital divide caused by high-cost home Internet access, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.
Internet VS TV Radio and Print
eMarketer recently engaged Gian Fulgoni, Chairman of comScore, in a discussion on the click as a measure of effectiveness in online advertising
Internet Safety Recommendations Released
The PointSmart.ClickSafe. Blue Ribbon Working Group has announced the release of its report which outlines suggested steps the Internet industry should adopt to help keep children safe online.
LeaseWeb Adding 7 New Internet Exchanges in Europe
When the expansion is complete, LeaseWeb’s hosting network will be connected to a total of 18 Internet exchanges.
U.S. Calls for Talks With China About Internet Porn Filtering Law
In response to a Chinese government edict that would put porn filters on all computers, the U.S. government has called for talks with the eastern giant.
Internet Takes Reality By Storm
It’s been said that the only real thing about porn is the money. While that may seem spot-on in a world full of enhanced breasts, fake orgasms and chemically-induced hard-ons, the adult industry is in the middle of a movement that has offered consumers content that is as real as ever.
La. House Passes Internet Tax
The next step for the bill is consideration by the state Senate, but if it passes, La. Gov. Bobby Jindal is expected to veto it.