Colbert explains the science behind the net-killing SOPA, the worst proposed Internet law in American legislative history.
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5:43 pm Fri
Dec 2, 2011
Stephen Colbert explains SOPA
Why I won't buy an Ipad: ten years later
Ten years ago, Apple released the Ipad. I was in a hotel room in Seattle, jetlagged and awake at 4AM while my wife and daughter slept.
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Brexit means the UK will shelve the EU Copyright Directive (for now)
Last year, the EU adopted the incredibly controversial Copyright Directive (it passed by only five votes, and afterwards 10 MEPs said they'd got confused and pushed the wrong buttons!): now, EU member states have to create rules that require online platforms to filter all user-generated content and block it if it matches a secret, unaccountable […]
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Three years after the W3C approved a DRM standard, it's no longer possible to make a functional indie browser
Back in 2017, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) approved the most controversial standard in its long history: Encrypted Media Extensions, or EME, which enabled Netflix and other big media companies to use DRM despite changes to browsers extensions that eliminated the kinds of deep hooks that DRM requires.
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The Zubi Flyer is the hackable frisbee that could launch your kid’s STEM career
Most parents know that giving their kids educational toys and other projects will expand their minds. But what many might not realize is that physical play is actually building their mental abilities as well. Studies are still in beginning stages, but some early research supports the theory that kids who get the chance to get […]
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The FLIKR Fire2 is a personal fireplace that goes anywhere and burns on simple rubbing alcohol
Not every house has a fireplace. And to be honest, not every homeowner wants to deal with the hassles and maintenance of a fireplace. But it’s tough to argue that the intoxicating glow and dance of a licking flame isn’t mesmerizing, not to mention all of a fire’s practical uses. For those looking to enjoy […]
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Get lifetime access to this drag and drop form and survey builder for just $40
Knowledge is power. And a company that knows who its customers are is far more likely to see those customers return. On the web, information gathering often comes in the shape of an online form. Whether it’s a registration, a contest, an order, or just a simple contact, those opportunities to engage with users and […]
