Spotify Stops Promoting "Harmful or Hateful" Artists
Spotify has unveiled a new policy regarding what it terms "hate content and hateful conduct". This means some songs and albums could get deleted, and some artists will stop being promoted.
3 Popular Online Services to Avoid If You Value Free Speech
Free speech is under attack by some of today's most popular services. Here are three companies you should avoid and why.
Net Neutrality Explained: This Is What's Going to Happen to the Internet
Net neutrality is under attack again, and it's not looking good. Here's what you must know about the repeal of net neutrality and what it means for the web.
Reddit Bans Communities Accused of Inciting Violence
Reddit is embarking on a new mission to rid itself of the nastiest communities, users, and even memes. So expect fireworks for the next few weeks.
Your Guide to the International Web
Sometimes the international Internet simply isn't worldwide. Freedom of expression and governmental censorship of the internet are roadblocks. This guide to the international web will help you get around them.
Russia's VPN Ban: What Is It and What Does It Mean for You?
Millions of people around the world use VPNs to protect their privacy while online. But some states are moving to block VPNs, banning their usage. The latest is Russia -- can you use a VPN there?
5 Nifty Ways to Use DNS to Your Advantage
One of the most underappreciated parts of the internet is the Domain Name System. DNS is often referred to as the phonebook of the internet, but it is far more than just a lookup service.
Instagram Now Censors Content Likely to Upset You
In an attempt at "fostering a safer, kinder community," Instagram will now censor sensitive content for those of a sensitive nature.
Is Twitter's Trust & Safety Council a Front for Censorship?
Twitter's formed its new Trust & Safety Council to create a friendly online environment. But does the overwhelmingly left-leaning Council membership indicate that the days of online discussion and meeting concensus are over?
What Is Error 451, and How Can It Make a Difference?
A new HTTP error is set to appear online, joining messages such as "403 Forbidden" and "500 Internal Server Error". But will "451 Unavailable for Legal Reasons" help people combat Internet censorship?
The MegaNet: How an Internet Without IP Addresses Would Work
The proposed MegaNet is everything the Internet was meant to be, but is it even feasible or is it all baseless hype?
Should Websites That Explain How to Hack Be Blocked by Google?
Following major security breaches, it is often suggested that Google should remove all information about hacking — then no one can learn how to hack, job done! Here's why that's a terrible idea.
The Biggest Apps of 2015, Why the iPhone's Camera Is So Good... [Tech News Digest]
Google and Facebook own us all, Apple has too many employees, the error code denoting Internet censorship, hacking Hello Kitty fans, and Saturday Night Live mocks flaming hoverboards.
Ban Hate Speech, Adopt an Emoji, Hail an Uber... [Tech News Digest]
Removing hate speech from the Internet, adopting your favorite emoji, hailing an Uber through Facebook, banning Star Wars spoilers from Reddit, and the Star Wars singalong to end all Star Wars singalongs.
The UK Thought Police Is Blocking You - Take a Stand!
The British government has decided it wants to nanny the population by installing filters at the Internet Service Provider (ISP) level, yet 19,000 of Alexa's top 100,000 sites are in the list!
Here's How the New Internet Might Finally Kill Comcast
Many Americans want to see Comcast crash, burn, and receive a comeuppance for their bad service and worse support. But is such a fate even possible for a monopoly as big as Comcast?
Should YouTube Music Videos Have Age Ratings?
Rihanna, Robin Thicke, and Miley Cyrus. There's little doubt that music videos have got more risqué in recent years, but is it right to impose age ratings on music videos on YouTube and Vevo?
5 Ways to Avoid Censorship & Reach Your Audience with Technology
Censorship prevents you from sharing your message with your audience. Technology can be a way around that. Here are ways to unmute yourself and get your message out.
India, Home of the Kama Sutra, Just Blocked Porn Online
India is considered to be the world's largest democracy, but its leaders believe citizens don't have the right to watch pornography.