Internet
Canada Proposes Internet Spy Bill
Canadian legislation that would allow the government sweeping access to Internet subscriber information without a warrant — including IP addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and other information — is being introduced today.
Jury Finds 2 Eolas Internet Patents Invalid
Eolas Technologies has lost its suit over interactive web patents in federal court. Playboy and New Frontier Media earlier settled with the patent-holding company and bought licenses.
British Government Softens Stance on Internet Porn Ban
The British government is taking a softer line on blocking porn on the Internet.
Lion's Den Set to Launch Internet TV Network
Adult retailer The Lion’s Den, announced today that it’s set to launch an Internet TV channel aimed at adult consumers by mid-2012.
Germany Backs Off Internet Child Porn Law
German lawmakers have lifted an Internet child porn law after receiving criticism from the online community.
Paul Raymond to Rebrand Internet Properties With .XXX
ICM Registry today announced that London-based adult producer Paul Raymond, will rebrand its core brand websites and online dating properties with the .XXX domain extension by Feb. 1.
Will SOPA Stop Internet Piracy?
Digital media companies, adult operators included, have long howled for something to be done about piracy, but they may not like Congress’ solution.
Web Experts Investing $100 Million to Beef Up the Internet
Two early Google investors are predicting an explosion of Internet transactions in an online world 100 times faster than today’s and are investing $100 million of their own money to beef up the network against possible catastrophes.
National A-1 Internet Shuts Down SexToys.com, ToySales.com
National A-1 Internet has discontinued the operations of its adult novelty retail website SexToys.com and affiliate program ToySales.com.
Report: Smartphone Use Boosts E.U. Internet Traffic
Smartphone use generated 4.6 percent of all major European Internet traffic in the 3rd quarter of 2011, according to a ComScore MobiLens report.
Report: Asia Leads in Internet Speed, Attack Traffic
A recent report shows that Asia leads the way when it comes to having the fastest Internet connections, but the region also has the highest attack traffic.
China Seeks Global Set of Internet Traffic Rules
Chinese officials want the United Nations to develop a set of rules and initiatives to control and govern web traffic.
Pleasure Radio Launches on Internet
LOS ANGELES — Pleasure Radio, a new Internet radio station covering the adult industry, has launched with three weekly live shows.
Pleasure Internet Radio Premieres Android App
Pleasure Internet radio has released their Android application in the Google, MiKandi and AdultAppMart marketplaces.
Italy Drafts 1-Strike Internet Anti-Piracy Law
Italian officials have introduced an anti-piracy law that would require Internet service providers to use filters against users who are suspected of copyright, patent or trademark infringements.
Williams Trading Co. Internet Division Extends Hours
Williams Trading Co. has added Sunday hours to the warehouse operations of its Internet division, MuffsAndCuffs.com.
New Zealand Copyright Law Impacts Internet Traffic, Experts Say
New anti-piracy laws in New Zealand have caused a drop in the volume of Internet traffic, experts say.
Bandwidth Costs Plummet as Providers Eye Tiered Internet Access
As adult entertainment websites seek to satisfy consumer demand for high quality video content, one bright spot emerges: it is getting cheaper to deliver.
House Judiciary Committee Passes Internet Snooping Bill
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has approved a measure that would force ISPs to save users’ IP address information for one year to aid in the fight against child porn.