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Myanmar orders internet providers to block Twitter and Instagram in the country

The Verge

Not long after it blocked Facebook , Myanmar has now ordered mobile networks and internet service providers to block Twitter and Instagram in the country as well. Some media and public are spreading rumors on social media conducting gatherings to incite rowdiness and issuing statements which can cause unrest.

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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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The Self-Sovereign Internet

Phil Windley

I spoke on DIDComm and the Self-Sovereign Internet. The foundation of the self-sovereign internet is built on autonomic identifiers. DIDComm messaging has several important properties that, taken together, provide a generative, secure network overlay for the Internet. Autonomic Identifiers. Private - messages can be encrypted.

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Digital identity startup Evernym sells to Avast, looks to bring trust to a decentralized internet

GeekWire

There’s a lot of chatter these days about Web3 — a decentralized version of the internet that operates outside the confines and grips of social media and technology giants. Evernym describes itself as a leader in “self-sovereign identity.”

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IoT connectivity startup Teal Communications raises $9.1M

GeekWire

million for its networking service used by Internet of Things device operators and others. The startup has customers across industries such as oil & gas, healthcare, transportation, and more. Teal Communications co-founders Robert Hamblet (left) and Michael Johnston. Teal Photo). New funding: Teal Communications raised $9.1

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How the Internet of Things Can Improve Environmental Sustainability

The Investing Edge

I’m a graduate of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell and sit on the board of Change is Simple , a non-profit devoted to educating the next generation to become thoughtful and aware of environmental issues and social responsibility. to iWatch: The Internet of Things. to iWatch: The Internet of Things.

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Can tech help cities plan for disasters? 7 ideas from an urban resilience hackathon

GeekWire

Shoreline Street End Water Highway The Shoreline Emergency Network Development (SEND) project focuses on utilizing shoreline street ends around Seattle’s water bodies for emergency transportation. This initiative supports regional planning efforts for maritime disaster resiliency in the Seattle area.

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