Internet
Fed Up With ICANN, Chinese to Launch Alternate Internet
China The Chinese government announced the radical step of adjusting the country’s domain name system with four country-code Top-Level Domains (TLDs), three of which will use Chinese characters.
3 L.A. Internet Firms, 2 Execs Sued by Scouts Over Porn
Three Los Angeles Internet companies and two of their company executives have been accused in a lawsuit by a Girl Scouts chapter of cybersquatting on the organization’s domain name to lure surfers to porn sites.
New U.S. Internet Payment Service Company Launches
Internet payment company 365 Billing officially launched Thursday, marking the latest entrant to the online billing industry. The company’s core focus is on billing support for online subscriptions and credit card, ACH, phone billing and SMS payment options.
AFF, ASACP to Participate in Internet Ratings Talks
A month after Adult Freedom Foundation General Counsel Paul Cambia appeared before Congress for a hearing on Internet pornography, he and ASACP Executive Director Joan Irvine will take part in a roundtable discussion with high-ranking members of the Internet Content Ratings Association (ICRA).
Internet to Have Extra-Cost Fast Lane
As more Internet users seek out large-packet content like movies and games on the Internet, some telecom providers have begun to recognize that bandwidth-hungry media may need its own delivery system. But you’re going to have to pay for it.
Senator Reveals Plan to Crack Down on Internet Porn
As a way to crack down on online sexual predators, Senator Max Baucus wants to tax Internet pornographers, require porn websites use age-verification software and create a cyber crime task force in Great Falls, Montana.
State Bill Would Require Libraries Block Internet Porn
Iowa libraries may be required to block computer access to adult content websites and restrict children from viewing R-rated movies under new legislation proposed by three Republican state senators.
Internet Watchdog Calls for Sanctions Against 180solutions
The Federal Trade Commission has received a formal complaint from the Center for Democracy and Technology claiming that adware maker 180solutions continues “deceptive and unfair” methods in distributing software that generate popup ads.
Jupiter Hosting New Internet Hosting Provider for Hustler
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jupiter Hosting Inc. has announced that LFP Internet Group has chosen the company as its exclusive managed Internet hosting provider.
Alito Demands More to Combat Internet Porn
Supreme Court Justice nominee Samuel Alito spoke during a Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing today, telling members that the government must step up its efforts to combat the spread of pornography.
UAE Extends Curbs on Internet Porn
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned telecoms operators from selling services below cost as part of a policy overhaul that will also extend curbs on Internet pornography.
Meet Snake Babe at “Girls of the Internet” Party
LAS VEGAS — The sixth annual “Girls of the Internet” party will take place Thursday, Jan. 5, starting at 9 p.m., where attendees will be able to meet more than 60 web models all under one roof.
Entice Announces Gay Internet TV
Entice.TV, scheduled to debut its Internet-based adult TV service at AEE in January, announced the addition of gay content to its content line this week.
AFF Requests Invite to Internet Porn Hearing
With hopes of ending a Washington stonewall, representatives at the Adult Freedom Foundation are asking once again to be invited to federal hearings on pornography.
Telecoms Vie For Two-Tiered Internet
In a radical move, telephone and cable company lobbyists are hitting Washington hard with arguments for a two-tiered Internet model, claiming they have the right to make certain websites function better than others.
Internet Advertising to Top $12 Billion in 2005
Mainstream companies are finally turning profits online, which has led to a huge increase in online ad placement, with spending expected to top $12 billion this year in the U.S. alone, according to research from both the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Not As Many Children Viewing Internet Porn, Study Says
Eleven years of age. That’s how old most children are when they first view Internet pornography, at least that’s what you’ll get if you ask Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., who introduced the Internet Safety & Child Protection Act in July.
Canadian Bill Could Threaten Phone, Internet Privacy
In a move that brings Canada’s normally liberal politics more in line with recent U.S. actions in the privacy and free speech arena, Canada’s Liberal party introduced a bill this week that would give the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and local police more leeway to obtain a person's name, address, telephone, cellphone number or identifiable computer data if they are suspected of a crime.
U.S. Wins Internet Governance Battle, For Now
On the eve of the World Summit on Information Technology, ICANN and a gathering of U.S. and international delegates reached a decision in the ongoing debate over governance of the Internet – and ICANN came out the victor.
LFP Internet Group Names New Editor
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – LFP Internet Group, LLC has announced the appointment of Paul Johnson as online content editor for its HustlerNews.com, HustlerPornGossip.com and LarryFlynt.com interactive properties.