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Alphabet is shutting down Loon, its internet balloon company

The Verge

Alphabet is shutting down Loon, its division that provides internet from floating balloons, according to a post on the blog of Alphabet’s X moonshot division. Loon launched its first commercial internet service in Kenya in July , comprised of a fleet of about 35 balloons that covered an area of around 50,000 square kilometers.

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Internet shutdowns by governments have ‘proliferated at a truly alarming pace’

The Verge

The number of government-led internet shutdowns has exploded over the last decade as states seek to stifle dissent and protest by limiting citizens’ access to the web. The first significant internet shutdown took place in Egypt in 2011, as a response to protests against then-president Hosni Mubarak. Photo by James Bareham / The Verge.

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TV streaming service Locast suspends service after court ruling

The Verge

Locast has announced that it is suspending its TV streaming service starting today, following a court ruling earlier this week in a lawsuit from ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, which jointly sued the nonprofit service shortly after it launched. “As

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9 biggest information security threats through 2019

Network World

To help you navigate the terrain, each year the Information Security Forum (ISF) — a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues on behalf of its members — puts out its Threat Horizon report to provide members with a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over a two-year period.

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A big hurdle for older Americans trying to get vaccinated: Using the internet

Vox

Not all seniors have what’s needed to quickly snag a vaccine appointment: a computer and an internet connection. That means snagging an appointment quickly involves computer skills and internet access, or at least help from someone else. More than one-third of seniors in New York City lack reliable internet.

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Why Should Associations Invest In Technology?

Kitaboo

Some of the areas where non-profit organizations can make use of computers, internet and other networking technology include. With the aid of the internet, non-profit associations now have the opportunity to personalize stories like never before. Also Read: 6 Reasons Why Associations & Nonprofits Need a Digital Archive.

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Benefits of a Digital Library for Associations and Non-Profit Organizations

Kitaboo

These organizations, which are more often than not nonprofit associations, still store their sensitive data in the form of hard copies. Fortunately, this attitude of nonprofits is slowly taking a turn for the better, and many have started espousing the idea of creating a digital archive of their current data. It Frees Up Space.