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Ukraine internet outages spark concerns of broader blackout

The Verge

As Russian media attempts to cast the invasion as a response to Ukrainian aggression , on-the-ground reporting has played a crucial role in countering the propaganda, with footage coming from both professional journalists and amateurs on social media. The invasion has already reduced internet connectivity in some parts of the country.

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Twitter will set up a legal entity in Turkey to comply with controversial social media law

The Verge

Twitter is planning to establish a legal entity in Turkey to continue operating there under the country’s controversial internet law that took effect last year , the company announced late Friday. Under the law, social media companies that have more than 1 million users must store Turkish users’ data in the country.

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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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Breakthrough Innovation: From Senseless Sensors to the Internet of Things and Everything

Social, Agile and Transformation

It''s hard to escape the media hype on the Internet of Things, the Internet of Everything, or the Industrial Internet. Whether its valuation on the size of the industry ($7.1 big data cio in the news innovation IOT'

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2020 in Hindsight – Challenges Faced By Digital Publishers

Kitaboo

And as the turbulent year 2020 draws gradually to a close, here in this article we look at some of the challenges faced by digital publishers in 2020. One of the greatest challenges faced by digital publishers in 2020 was, and is, to retain their audience. The Internet has simplified the process of publishing books.

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If Comcast Can Increase the Speed of Its Internet Plans, It Can Get Rid of Data Caps

Gizmodo

Comcast is increasing the speed of its Internet Essentials package from 25/3 Mbps to 50/5 Mbps starting March 1, 2020 at no additional cost. The change is part of what the ISP says is a long-term commitment to digital equity, and that offering low-income households speeds above the FCC-defined minimum will help to… Read more.

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12 great apps for your new iPhone in 2020

The Verge

TikTok has exploded in popularity in 2020 to become one of the biggest social media networks on the planet, with everything from internet memes, comedy sketches, and even a full-fledged Ratatouille musical. In other words, it’s the most fun place on the internet right now. Paprika Recipe Manager. Paprika Recipe Manager.