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Virtual world bank scam pays for real world debts

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Virtual world bank scam pays for real world debtsThe virtual CEO of a virtual bank in virtual world game, Eve Online, has embezzled virtual currency to pay some very real bills. But he only broke the rules by attempting to make a real world profit from the scam.

Computer users “wrongly accused” of video game filesharing

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Computer users "wrongly accused" of video game filesharingA British consumer group says lawyers for software manufacturers are wrongly accusing people of putting video games on filesharing services. It argues this seriously brings into question the process used to identify offenders.

China puts Green Dam Internet filter on hold: Delay or climbdown?

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

China puts Green Dam internet filter on hold: Delay or climbdown?Officially China has indefinitely postponed the launch of the much-maligned Green Dam Youth Escort Internet filter. But the decision appears to be motivated by practical needs rather than principles.

Pirate Bay sale reeks of doublespeak

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Pirate Bay sale reeks of doublespeakThe Pirate Bay has sold out. That may be a good thing, it may be a bad thing; either way, the site should at least have the guts to admit it.

Toyota working on brain-controlled wheelchair

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Toyota working on brain-controlled wheelchairToyota has tested a wheelchair that can be partially controlled through thought alone, with no need for body movement. It’s a way of using a new technology which drastically reduces the time it takes for a machine to read human brain waves.

Travel firm accuses Bing of stealing its style

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Travel firm accuses Bing of stealing its styleA smaller travel search site has complained that the travel section of Microsoft’s Bing appears to be influenced by its own design. Kayak.com has not yet gone to court, but has sent the firm a legal letter.

Web site owners may find it harder to hide

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Website owners may find it harder to hideThe group which manages Web site addresses worldwide may end rules which allow users in some countries to register local addresses with little or no public details. The issues was discussed at an Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meeting today, which also confirmed former U.S. cybersecurity chief Rod Beckstrom as the group’s new chief executive.

Political suspicions raised as China cracks down on bogus online health info

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Political suspicions raised as China cracks down on bogus online health infoThe Chinese government has imposed tight regulations to ensure accuracy on health advice sites. But particular rules for sexual health sites have raised suspicion that the move is part of wider efforts to control the Internet.

Pirate Bay judge cleared of bias

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Pirate Bay judge cleared of biasClaims by convicted Pirate Bay staff that their case was tainted by a biased judge have been rejected by a Swedish court. It means the four men will not get the retrial they requested and must instead take the case to appeal if they want to overturn their jail sentences for copyright offenses.

Facebook finally lets you post on a need to know basis

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Facebook finally lets you post on a need to know basisFacebook has launched the option to post status updates and other content to some, rather than all, of your online friends. It’s a seemingly minor change which could solve some major issues with the way people use the site.

European group calls for tighter social media privacy

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

European group calls for tighter social media privacyA group set up to advise the European Union says social networking sites may need closer control by privacy regulators on the continent. It warns that third-party developers who produce applications for the site need particular scrutiny.

Does Obama/Iran question spell the end of traditional media?

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Does Obama Iran question spell the end of traditional media?A press conference exchange between Barack Obama and an Iranian Internet user has prompted some to say traditional questioning from journalists could be on the way out. But the democratic possibilities of the Internet for public questioning have some serious limitations.

Italian Google trial threatens social media

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Italian Google trial threatens social mediaAn interpreter’s illness has delayed a trial in Italy where four Google execs are accused of defamation and privacy violations for failing to block a video showing a disabled child being bullied. The delay means further uncertainty over the potential restrictions an unfavorable verdict could mean for all sites allowing user-created content.

Stock spam scammer faces slammer

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Stock spam scammer faces slammerA man who used spam to manipulate stock prices may spend more than seven years behind bars. Alan M. Ralsky is one of five men to plead guilty to a rare combination of spam and wire fraud charges.

FTC wants to regulate bloggers

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

FTC wants to regulate bloggersAcme products are the best quality and value on the market. And they are paying me $25 to say that.

Blu-ray’s format war success an underwhelming victory

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Blu-ray's format war success an underwhelming victoryBlu-ray may have won the next-generation DVD format wars, but it’s only barely in more U.S. homes than HD-DVD and that’s thanks to the PS3. To make things worse for the DVD-player industry, three-quarters of people without Blu-ray say there’s little chance they’ll get a player any time soon.

Web giants tackle Iranian language barrier

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Web giants tackle Iranian language barrierWith protests over disputed elections in Iran continuing to attract international attention, two major Web sites are aiming to help the information flow. Both Google and Facebook are making efforts to overcome the language barrier affecting some communications.

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