YouTube is adding a host of new features including 60 frames per second content, user-submitted subtitles and a virtual tip jar. The payment scheme, known as YouTube Fan Funding, will allow users to contribute towards the production costs of videos or simply make a payment as a way of thanks. There aren’t too many details […]
The Federal Communications Commission is said to be mulling over a change in the threshold for an Internet service to be considered broadband, with 10Mbps the most likely new threshold. At the moment the FCC defines “broadband” (which it also refers to as “high-speed Internet”) as 4Mbps with a 1Mbps upload. It’s planning a public […]
Facebook has added a feature so that you can ask friends whether or not they are in a relationship. It sounds like a way to help the somewhat creepy, but as always advertising is likely the key. The new feature applies to any field in a user’s profile that they’ve not yet completed, such as phone […]
At first I was skeptical, but then this Cracked video changed my life. A Breakup Letter to Upworthy — powered by Cracked.com
Yes, I am. Sigh. [Buzzfeed]
The Federal Communication Commission has formally published its plans on revisions to the way the Internet is regulated and begun a four month public consultation period. The commission voted 3-2 on party lines to publish a proposed notice of rulemaking — in effect, draft rules that could be amended before they take effect. Although FCC […]
A European court ruling against Google means search engines may have to respect “the right to be forgotten.” But exactly how the judgment will work in practice is unclear. In principle, the ruling means people have the right to demand that search results pointing to information about them be removed from indexes. It appears to […]
An awesome explanation of Net Neutrality by Youtuber ViHart. If you’re wondering what YOU can do to help the fight for Net Neutrality, head over to this link and check out the description below the video. [ViHart]
Federal Communications Commission chairman Tom Wheeler has hinted at further revisions to the way the FCC approaches net neutrality. But he’s still stopping short of a “pure” implementation of the principles. Wheeler sparked criticism back in April when the FCC suggested new rules to deal with the problem that, as things stand, it doesn’t have […]
Listen as CGP Grey gives a simple explanation on what net neutrality is and tells us why we all need to defend it. [CGP Grey]