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Tech Advice for Dissident Bloggersnew

Blogging is free speech's last frontier against government suppression. It's cheap (free), accessible (easy), and worldwide in seconds (bitchin!). Governments in need of control over information know this -- and they're pissed. So how do you get the word out?

Charleston City Paper | Joshua Curry | 04-23-2008 | Tech

Tags: China, technology, blogging, censorship, computers & technology

Pittsburgh Couple Sues Google Over Street View Functionnew

In the suit, Christine and Aaron Boring contend that their privacy has been invaded and that the Google vehicle trespassed on their street. The suit says that "revealing this information has caused Plaintiffs mental suffering and diminished the value of their property."

Pittsburgh City Paper | Melissa Meinzer | 04-21-2008 | Tech

Tags: Internet, Google, maps, Privacy, computers & technology

Growing a Greener Inboxnew

OK, you've ditched the bottled water habit, unplugged all your home electronics when they're not in use, and started a compost pile in your backyard. Pat yourself on the back for making the effort to get greener at home -- but don't forget that some of your biggest waste may actually be at work.

Jackson Free Press | Kelly Bryan Smith | 04-21-2008 | Tech

Tags: environment, computers & technology

No Room for the Little Guy in Big Web?new

If Microsoft buys Yahoo to create what we'll call Microhoo, it means we'll have fewer options when it comes to online searches, using web mail, and just plain goofing around online.

San Francisco Bay Guardian | Annalee Newitz | 04-16-2008 | Tech

Tags: Internet, web, Google, big media, Microsoft, yahoo, computers & technology

The Internet Generation Gains a Voice and Takes On Scientologynew

Want to understand why a group of college students and others call themselves Anonymous, wear Guy Fawkes masks and stand outside Church of Scientology centers in protest? Then you may want to visit Internet userboards like 420chan.org.

Tucson Weekly | Mari Herreras | 04-10-2008 | Tech

Tags: computers & technology

Insecurity Issuesnew

How private is your email and your web-surfing history?

Tucson Weekly | Kelli Hart | 04-03-2008 | Tech

Tags: computers & technology

English is Deadnew

My glee in the destruction of my own spoken language isn't entirely inspired by knowing language history.

San Francisco Bay Guardian | Annalee Newitz | 04-02-2008 | Tech

Tags: computers & technology

Hack to the Futurenew

Philly's new "hacker studio" is part of a global trend combining technology and art.

Philadelphia City Paper | Rick Valenzuela | 04-01-2008 | Tech

Tags: computers & technology

Keeping the Web Free Will Keep Us Freenew

If passed, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (HR 5353), would take steps toward protecting net neutrality -- the principle that web content should be equally available, independent of any fee system and regardless of its political content.

Philadelphia City Paper | Mary Wilson | 04-01-2008 | Tech

Tags: net, neutrality, computers & technology

Comcast Can't Buy Lovenew

The FCC is holding a second public hearing on network neutrality at Stanford as it investigates Comcast's custom of choking or blocking certain content over its network. Comcast says it's all in the name of smart business, but opponents say the company's trying to cripple competitors.

Weekly Alibi | Marisa Demarco | 04-01-2008 | Tech

Tags: comcast, net neutrality, FCC, computers & technology