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How Twitter may treat white nationalists and ISIS differently

by Donna Tam
Sep 1, 2016
A new study shows that Twitter is shutting down the accounts of Nazi sympathizers less than those of radical Islamists.
Research from George Washington University suggests that Twitter users who self-identify as "white supremacists" often have a larger number of followers than ISIS member accounts.  
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US court halts spread of fast internet in two cities

by Jed Kim
Aug 11, 2016
The decision directly affects two cities. Indirectly, it could impact a lot more.
Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Tom Wheeler speaking at the Mobile World Congress 2015. 
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The internet is ISIS' most powerful weapon

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 1, 2016
Vanity Fair's Nick Bilton says the terror group is the 'world's deadliest tech start-up'
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The Internet is just "the internet" now

by Kai Ryssdal
May 25, 2016
The New York Times and Associated Press won't capitalize it anymore.
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Review: Starry Station, a router for the information age

by Molly Wood
May 9, 2016
New hardware from the Boston company has promise, but building a network has hurdles.
A look at the Starry Station router.
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Facebook focuses on the pipes to boost its growth

by Nova Safo
Apr 27, 2016
The social media giant is muscling telecoms to create cheaper, faster Internet.
Facebook is trying to increase an already massive user base.
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Space Internet

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 6, 2016
They said it couldn't be done: Internet in space. The dream of a totally connected world is still out of reach. Companies like OneWeb and SpaceX think a global swarm of satellites is the answer. The idea failed before — does it stand a chance today?
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A broadband subsidy that could help narrow the "digital divide"

by Molly Wood
Apr 4, 2016
The FCC's $9.25 subsidy will open up broadband access to more low-income households.
A $9.25 broadband subsidy could help with issues related to digital inequality. 
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SoundCloud CEO talks new subscription service

by Molly Wood
Mar 30, 2016
CEO Alexander Ljung says it highlights SoundCloud's creators.
Founder and CEO of SoundCloud Alexander Ljung.
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Obama speech is eagerly awaited in Cuba

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 22, 2016
Cubans await clues on further economic measures in the president's address.
U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro listen to live music during a state dinner at the Palace of the Revolution on Monday in Havana, Cuba.
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