Tumblr Isn't Just For Photography: 7 News & Political Blogs To Follow
Are you big fans of Tumblr? Here at MakeUseOf, we certainly are. The blogging platform brings together the idea of blogging together with social networking and has become home to some of the most creative, entertaining, humourous and thoughtful posts we’ve ever come across. With an easy-to-use backend that lends itself to both creating new content and sharing content that you like, it is home to some of the most viral content on the Web.
4 Fact Checking Sites You Should Read Before Voting
Quickly check whether a political statement is fact, fiction or something in between. Fact checking sites won't give you all the answers or tell you what to think, but they they can help you sort out what is and isn't true – and that's important. Occasionally American election seasons can become mean-spirited, with both sides saying things that are veritably untrue.
10 Opinionated Political Commentators To Follow On Twitter During 2012 U.S. Presidential Election
It's hard to believe that it's been almost four years since Barack Obama entered the White House. The next U.S. election, to be held this November, will see President Obama going up against his opponent, Mitt Romney, as well as opponents from the Libertarian and Green parties. But in order to vote, it is best to be informed of the issues. Here are 10 political commentators, from both Left & Right, whom you should read on Twitter.
7 Fake World Leaders You Should Follow On Twitter
Twitter isn't for everybody. But whether you have love or hate for Twitter it's hard not to acknowledge how it has changed the way we communicate, not only with each other but with famous people too. Twitter makes it immensely easy to contact celebrities, and even politicians and world leaders have accounts (although they're usually run by a lackey or two rather than themselves).
From The Web To Jail: 6 Types of Computer Crimes You Can Get Arrested For
Governments across the world have tried to tame the Internet as a tempest of new technology threatens everything from strict government censorship and control over the media to entrenched media conglomerates and old concepts of acceptable speech. Like King Canute commanding the tide to turn back and not disturb him, governments have put up laws against everything from forwarding emails and commenting online in an attempt to stop the inevitable.
5 Worst Examples Of The WikiLeaks Sites Banned Or Censored
At first, the releases coming out of Wikileaks were shocking and exciting. They brought us news of civilian casualties in Iraq, and they brought us embarrassing diplomatic cables. Here let's take a little stroll down memory lane and examine some of the silliest WikiLeaks bans that took place throughout 2009 and 2010.
The State Of The Internet, 2012 [Opinion]
Trouble is brewing, dear readers. Our rights and freedoms are under increasingly under attack from corporate entities with enough money to control those in power. We may have won a minor victory against SOPA, but that's the least of our worries. We can't keep up the fight forever, and I predict we're heading to a dark, dark place. Let's look at the evidence.
How To Participate In An Internet Blackout (Like The SOPA Protest)
You may have noticed on January 18th that plenty of big websites participated in an Internet blackout as a protest of the US government’s proposed SOPA legislation. Despite the SOPA plans being dropped for now, there are still numerous similar acts of legislation being proposed. If you’re planning on supporting future protests, you might like to know what Google recommends you do.
The Entertainment Industry Giants Already Have Too Much Power [Opinion]
In recent weeks, the Internet has been up in arms about the proposed SOPA/PIPA legislation. Many people see these measures as incredibly powerful and therefore dangerous to businesses and individuals online. While most people will agree it's worth protecting the income of artists, history shows that the entertainment industry is somewhat overzealous with their accusations of copyright infringement.
Why MegaUpload, And Who's Next?
In the middle of some very aggressive anti-SOPA/PIPA protests, the feds managed to prove that they don't need to pass such a bill to pull the plug on a certain internet website. The casualty this in this instance was long-time file sharing giant MegaUpload (along with the entire "Mega" network of sites). All that's left to ponder now is why it happened and what site may get hit next.
The 4 Biggest Tech Disappointments of 2011
Last year was a successful year for a number of companies. Apple successfully launched a new iPad and iPhone, both of which sold like hot cakes. Google launched Google+, a social network we’re all glad to be a part of and Skyrim lived up to the hype (and at times surpassed it). Not everyone had a great 2011 though, and for some companies the sun never seemed to shine.
Google Puts Election Coverage At Your Finger Tips [News]
Just in time for the Iowa Caucuses, Google released this week its US election coverage website which brings together the news, opinions, videos, and other resources that you might find in a Google search on a particular presidential candidate or issue. Google contends that "there’s no question that the Internet is set to deliver more political information, opinion and news than any other medium throughout the 2012 U.S. elections".