Posts tagged internet

The world has a fancy way of showing us problems with “the system.” Each and every day, we live our lives to a specific tune; a specific beat of the …

It’s no secret that internet service providers in America rip you off. Every single day, each person who pays for internet in this country pay hundreds of dollars more for …

Exactly one year ago, MegaUpload.com was destroyed by the United State Government in a raid that was not only completely uncalled for, but it was far beyond anything anyone had …

Look out interwebs, there is a “new” social media site out there. Myspace, formerly known as My____, is doing a reboot of sorts and you can sign up for an …

Mobile payment applications are the fastest and most convenient way to shop, not just online, but now for retail stores and restaurants across America. Knowing this, several different tech companies …

In order to ensure that drugs are safe for human use, they must first be tested on humans. For obvious reasons, this can be dangerous, even life threatening, but researchers …

Although limited to the United Kingdom (for now), Facebook is now allowing a gambling app where you can gamble with real money. Granted, it’s a Bingo app, nothing that you …

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently settled with Facebook for the repeated violation of its own privacy violations. The list of its violations is enormous, dating back several years, and …

Welcome to the first week of The OS! The show that aims to bring a diverse range of news and opinions about consumer technology each week. This week, we’re kicking …

Tethering is using your cell phone or other Internet-enabled device as a modem, using whatever data you have left in the month to establish a wireless internet connection. This is …

For some reason, we all love the Olympics. Even if we never watch another sporting event in our lives, we’ll sit down for our favorite Olympic event. Is it patriotism? …

Ever chatted with a friend online? Maybe it was text-based, maybe it was a voice call, perhaps it was even a video chat, but almost everyone who’s got anything to …

Mobile broadband providers are well-known for metering data bandwidth for those who use their products and services. AT&T caps data for customers, and Verizon enforces limits as well. Around the …

Since there are so many asses in the entertainment industry trying to shut down our freedoms with bills like SOPA, ACTA, and now this silly IP Attaché thingy-majiggy, our internet …

You read that right. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, every citizen in South Korea has access to wireless Internet access, the first country to ever do …

Kim Dotcom, the popular dude from MegaUpload that made quite a bit of news recently, has started a public campaign speaking out against the United States Government, and specifically President …

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (right) is a fan of Kim DotCom (left). Wozniak (known as “Woz” by fans and friends) says the United States should be ashamed for not allowing …