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Iranian diplomacy logs on to banned social media
AFP, Published on 10/07/2015
» TEHRAN - They are among the world's most popular websites and are vital diplomatic channels for Iranian officials involved in the nuclear talks. Yet Twitter, Facebook and YouTube remain banned in Iran.
Security experts warn against encryption 'backdoors'
AFP, Published on 07/07/2015
» WASHINGTON - A group of computer code experts said Tuesday that law enforcement cannot be given special access to encrypted communications without opening the door to "malicious" actors.
Faster than a speeding bullet? No
Life, James Hein, Published on 01/07/2015
» It still surprises me how little the average individual understands about internet speeds and the sharing of a connection. Around the world, companies make grand advertising statements like "up to 100MBs connection speeds", which is, in almost anyone's language quite fast, certainly fast enough to stream ultra high definition video that requires somewhere around 25MBs to perform well. If the server providing the file can provide it at this speed and there is essentially a direct connection between your computer and the server that maintains the speed then yes, you will get the performance advertised. Ironically, if you are connected via some kind of torrent delivery system then it could be 1,000 computers combining to provide the video and you will also get those kinds of speeds in total.
Google Play enters free streaming with radio
AFP, Published on 24/06/2015
» NEW YORK - Google Play on Tuesday expanded to Internet radio, becoming the latest streaming player to provide free content despite controversy among artists.
Scraping the barrel
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 17/06/2015
» Last week Apple held its Developer Conference (WWDC) for 2015, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. I watched the event live via the feed on Apple TV taking notes and again the next day (but more slowly) when I added some important points I had missed. Many commentators were disappointed because there was no hardware: no iPhones or new Apple TV that had been rumoured.
'On-demand' startups see surge in venture capital
AFP, Published on 14/05/2015
» WASHINGTON - Startups in the "on-demand" sector -- such as Uber and Instacart, which offer speedy services on a smartphone app -- are seeing an unprecedented surge in venture capital, a new report showed Thursday.
Spotify triples losses, reportedly to launch video streaming
AFP, Published on 09/05/2015
» STOCKHOLM - Spotify, the world leader in music streaming, said Friday it had tripled its losses in 2014 owing to heavy investments, as media reported the group would soon begin streaming videos.
Ephemeral emails: Startup shows off self-destructing messages
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» LAS VEGAS - A startup company wants to make your emails vanish forever -- but in a good way.
Tinder, Vice honored in online Webby awards
AFP, Published on 28/04/2015
» WASHINGTON - The online dating app Tinder was this year's "breakout" Internet service while bad-boy news website Vice Media got multiple honors in the "Webby" awards announced Monday.
Apple Watch to boost 'glance journalism'
AFP, Published on 17/04/2015
» WASHINGTON - With the Apple Watch expected to sell in the millions, news organizations refocusing their efforts to become part of that tiny screen.