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Digital Wellbeing: Are You Having a Safe Internet Day?

IT Toolbox

Internet safety is a social and mental issue as much as it is technological. Safer Internet Day was created in 2004 to address these challenges and spread awareness of what is one of the most indispensable aspects of being online. The post Digital Wellbeing: Are You Having a Safe Internet Day?

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You must never press the original Razr’s forbidden internet button

The Verge

In all my years of owning a Razr, I can’t say I tapped it more than once or twice, and never on purpose: the internet button. Located on the upper left side of the keypad, the internet button was emblazoned with a blue globe and would open the Razr’s built-in internet browser. The Razr’s internet button was aspirational.

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Google warns that defamation case ruling will force it to 'censor' the internet

TechSpot

He sued Google over claims that its publication of search results showing a 2004 article defamed him. The Guardian reports that the case revolves around George Defteros, a Victoria defense lawyer who previously represented Melbourne gangland figures.

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5 Innovative VoIP Features That Could Benefit Your Business

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VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that has been around for some time, as mass market VoIP services were first launched in 2004. Basically, VoIP allows users to make and receive free voice calls over the Internet.

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USPTO denies OpenAI’s attempts to trademark ‘ChatGPT’ and ‘GPT’

GeekWire

The trademark examining attorney wrote, in part: … Internet evidence shows that “CHAT” means “a synchronous exchange of remarks over a computer network.” ” We’ve contacted OpenAI for comment on the USPTO rulings. 7 , and was reported earlier today by Hacker News and Boing Boing.

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Seattle artist behind viral ‘Kitty Cat Dance’ meme turns to crypto art market after years of ripoffs

GeekWire

Steve Ibsen’s cat Kayla was the star of an internet meme called “Kitty Cat Dance,” created in 2004. In the time since, “Kitty Cat Dance” has become a well-known part of the internet’s vast meme culture. Screenshot via YouTube). dollar equivalent of the sale was $38,850.20.

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Avalara co-founder leads new advisory firm helping companies create digital assets

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The “metaverse” has been described as the next iteration of the internet; McKinsey said last year that it could generate up to $5 trillion in value by 2030. The company launched in 2004, helping online retailers and others better adhere to complex tax regulations. billion.

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