SOPA Isn't Just Google's Problem
SOPA and PIPA get framed as a fight between Hollywood and big tech, but the small site owners and developers running comment sections and forums are the ones with the most to lose and the least lobbying power.
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SOPA Hearings Are Starting and the Internet Is Nervous
A rundown of what SOPA actually proposes ahead of the December 15th markup session, and why DNS engineers and tech companies like Google and Twitter are sounding alarms.
Kindle Fire Update: Did It Actually Fix Anything?
Amazon pushed an OTA update to the Kindle Fire this week. Here's what actually improved with the lag and the Silk browser, and what's still rough.
Carrier IQ: Now It's a Senate Letter, Not Just a YouTube Video
Carrier IQ's phone-logging scandal escalates as Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile confirm they use the software and Senator Al Franken sends a formal letter demanding answers.
Carrier IQ Is Watching Your Keystrokes and That's Not an Exaggeration
Carrier IQ, hidden logging software found on millions of phones, is under fire after a researcher showed it capturing keystrokes and texts in real time. Here's what's actually going on and why the "we don't sell your data" line isn't as reassuring as it sounds.
Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday: Did Online Finally Win?
A rundown of this year's Cyber Monday online deals versus Black Friday's in-store chaos, with some Kindle Fire bundle talk and a gripe about deal fatigue.
Black Friday Chaos, 2011 Edition
A recap of camping out for Black Friday doorbusters, the Kindle Fire frenzy, a $298 TV that vanished in minutes, and whether any of it was actually worth the cold.
Black Friday 2011: What Deals I'm Actually Expecting
A few predictions on what Black Friday tech deals to expect this year, from Kindle Fire bundles to fire-sale Android tablets nobody wants.
Kindle Fire: Three Days In
Three days in with the $199 Kindle Fire: the hardware's fine, the Silk browser is a letdown so far, and it's not an iPad rival so much as a very good Nook Color killer built around Amazon Prime.