Privacy concerns for cloud computing range from hackers obtaining personal information to searches by the government. What is rarely considered are the autoscan searches routinely conducted by some cloud providers. These autoscans usually search material when it is uploaded or downloaded. The cloud providers accomplish this by comparing “ Continue Reading →
States and small businesses have been battling to close a gaping sales tax loophole that has created an unfair playing field in the retail industry. For years, online retailers like Amazon and eBay have avoided collecting and paying over state sales taxes. This has given them a substantial tax advantage over brick-and-mortar retailers that allows [...]
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No one denies that streaming is the future for watching videos. But you can’t stream Netflix–or any online video–without an Internet connection. Moreover, some video streams are time-sensitive. For instance, the free version of Hulu may allow you to view only the most recent episodes of your favorite TV show. But MediaMall Technologies [...]
Continue Reading →The advent of new technology almost inevitably brings pronouncements of existing technology’s death. We have all heard that “Video Killed the Radio Star,” Napster killed the recording industry, and DVRs are killing advertising. Now add to this mix, a new murderer: Apple’s iPad.
One of the [...]
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New shape to the Internet on the way?
U.S. government continues task to bring Internet freedom to repressed countries. Meanwhile, recent amendment to British law may head the other direction.
Feud between Amazon and Apple over the Daily Deal.
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Continue Reading →It appears that in the very near future, when you snuggle up in bed with a good book, you may be snuggling up with your computer as well. Enter Google, arguably the most prominent force in media and technology today. The technomedia giant is plowing ahead with its plan to scan and digitize millions of [...]
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Google and NSA team up to fight cyberattacks.
Scientists discover energy teleportation.
Seventh Circuit upholds prison ban on Dungeons & Dragons against First and Fourteenth Amendment challenge.
Australian copyright holders lose ability to compel ISP assistance. Meanwhile, [...]
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