Internet
Australian Internet to Censor 500 Websites in July
Australia’s federal government and two major ISPs will be censoring more than 500 websites they feel are unsuitable for the public.
Experts Blast China's Ban on Internet Porn
China’s continued efforts to ban Internet porn is becoming increasingly ineffective, according to some experts.
Internet a Bright Spot in Private Media's Fiscal Year
Private Media Group said that its fiscal year ended with increased online adult sales, which led to higher sales overall.
Internet Traffic to Skyrocket by 2015, Cisco Says
Internet traffic around the world will quadruple by 2015 as global network connections reach 15 billion.
Jumpto Secures Internet
Promising a new Internet where surfers may browse with complete privacy, share their private data and communicate securely, Jumpto (www.jumpto.com) offers adult-friendly secure bandwidth services that really may change your online usage habits.
2 Swedes Get Life Sentences for Philippines Internet Porn
Two Swedish men and three Filipino accomplices have been sentenced to jail for running a live webcam operation that catered to foreigners from a southern Philippines city.
Study Ranks U.S. 2nd in Internet Freedom
A recent report has ranked the U.S. second in the world in overall freedom on the Internet.
Magna Publishing Acquires Blue Horizon Titles, Internet Rights
Swank magazine publisher Magna Publishing Group has acquired the print and Internet rights of long-time rival company Blue Horizon Media, Inc., publishers of High Society and other popular adult magazines and websites.
Online MBA Chart Lists Stats on Internet Porn
Business education blog Online MBA has released a quick viewing chart of Internet porn stats that breaks down usage sometimes by the second.
New Book Sheds Light on Who Uses Internet Porn
A book about people’s Internet sex habits has debuted, shedding new light on porn websites and their audiences.
New Law Will Ban Certain Internet Sales Practices
The Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA), which I reported on past June while it was still pending in Congress, was signed into law by President Obama at the end of 2010. It is an important law that, as I cautioned last year, is likely to have a significant impact on the way many Internet retailers conduct business online.
Internet Explorer 10 Drops Vista
Microsoft revealed this week that the next Internet Explorer will not run on any OS before Windows 7, including Vista.
U.S. House Takes a Stand Against Internet Neutrality Rules
The U.S. House of Representatives today voted against Internet neutrality rules that were adopted last year to keep Internet providers from blocking certain traffic.
New European Internet Rules Focus on Cookies
New European Internet rules may soon be changing the way website operators track visitors and tailor ads to their specific behaviors.
Microsoft Wants Internet Explorer 6 Gone for Good
Microsoft wants its 10-year-old Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) browser gone for good.
British ISPs Call for Parental Control, Not Internet Censorship
Two of the U.K.’s biggest ISPs — BT Broadband and Virgin Media — have challenged the government’s proposal to censor Internet porn arguing that education and parental control are more effective.
Adult Industry Supports Safer Internet Day, ASACP
The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection announced plans to host an online fundraiser for the ASACP Foundation on Safer Internet Day Feb. 8.
EFF: MasterCard's Support for COICA Threatens Internet
The Electronic Frontier Foundation this week denounced MasterCard’s support for the passage of the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, saying the legislation enlists credit card companies as censors.
Canada to Meter Internet Usage
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, the body in charge of regulating electronic media, has decided to allow telecom companies to meter the billing for Internet usage.
Report Says 2010 DVD Sales Down, Blu-ray, Internet Delivery Up
Overall sales and rentals of Blu-ray discs soared in 2010 while regular DVD sales took a dive.