internet culture – Page 14

Deadsoci.al Lets You Send Creepy Messages From The Afterlife

March 29, 2012

DeadSoci.al is a UK-based that allows you to schedule social media posts to be disseminated over time after your death.

0
571 views

FTC Throws Weight Behind Do Not Track

March 27, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission released a report Monday that outlines best practices to protect consumer privacy online, including adherence to Do Not Track.

0
463 views

By Techli

Google: Developers, Stop Draining Android Battery

March 26, 2012

Google is asking Android developers to be good citizens.

0
519 views

By Techli

The Wireless Gap: Most Tablet Owners Eschew Mobile Broadband

March 26, 2012

Just one in every 10 tablet computers sold ends up connected to a cellular data plan. And that lack of traction on the tablet market, according to a new report by tech strategy firm Chetan Sharma, will likely push telecoms to rethink their plan selections in an effort to woo consumers who are reluctant to sign onto yet another monthly service.

0
495 views

By Techli

The True Cost of Piracy [Infographic]

March 21, 2012

In 2010, the Government Accountability Office announced that previous reports on the cost of piracy could not be substantiated. So what does piracy cost us?

0
538 views

By Techli

What Could You Have Done In The Past With A Laptop? [Infographic]

March 19, 2012

The Direct2Dell blog posited an interesting question: What Could You Do With A Simple Laptop…In the Past? (One assumes they also meant an unlimited power supply as well) I have to.

0
420 views

By Techli

Anonymous OS “Wrapped In Trojans,” Says Anonymous

March 15, 2012

An Ubuntu-based operating system known Anonymous OS and purported to contain hacking tools is likely to contain trojans, and may have little relation to the loose-knit hacker collective, say Anonymous.

0
395 views

By Techli

Software Turns Movies Into Comic Books

March 15, 2012

Chinese researchers have developed rudimentary software that automatically turns video clips into comic books.

0
538 views

By Techli

Layoffs At AOL Signal Death Of AIM

March 15, 2012

After 40 people were given pink slips on Friday by the former online giant, AOL layoffs are expected to grow to more than 100 by the end of this month..

0
575 views

By Techli

Chrome, Firefox To Support Windows 8 Metro

March 14, 2012

Google will release a version of the popular Chrome browser for Windows 8’s tablet-oriented Metro user interface, according to recent reports. Metro is a design language originally developed by Microsoft.