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Selling on the internet? Beware of sneaky tactics scammers use to trick you

Selling items online is appealing. You don't have to go out and look for buyers. Instead, you simply post an ad on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace and wait for people to contact you. But with the ease of selling online comes the risk of being scammed. One common scam is the Google Voice […]

Second Antitrust Case Against Internet Giant Kicks Off

Google is set to face a major new legal challenge as the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against the company's ad tech practices heads to trial. of The Wall Street Journal Reports Google is facing its second federal antitrust lawsuit in less than a year, with the latest focusing on the company's alleged monopolistic conduct […]

Solar-powered blimp could bring high-speed internet to your area

Have you ever been frustrated by losing your internet connection while camping, hiking, or living in a remote area? Whether you're trying to stay in touch with family, access important information, or simply enjoy your favorite streaming service, losing your internet connection can be a real hassle. For many of us, it's a daily struggle. […]

STEPHEN MOORE: Hey, Washington: Keep Your Hands Off The Internet

These days, it seems like everyone on all political pedigrees wants the federal government to regulate internet access, prices, and online content. They want the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to act as arbiter of who can connect to the internet and what they can and cannot say. But three recent events highlight why this is […]

How China’s internet police went from targeting bloggers to their followers | China

Late last year, Duan*, a Chinese university student, used a virtual private network to hop around China's Great Firewall of internet censorship and download the social media platform Discord. Overnight, he joined a community where thousands of members with diverse views discussed political ideologies and held mock elections. People could join the chat to discuss […]

‘Internet prophet’: arrest of Telegram CEO could strengthen heroic image | Telegram

circleWhen Pavel Durov was criticized by Russian regulators for spreading pornography on the social media platform he founded, VKontakte, the tech entrepreneur responded derisively by changing his Twitter handle from “VK CEO” to “Porn King.” More than a decade later, Durov's anti-authoritarian stance and his penchant for moderation have landed him in even deeper trouble. […]

Jessica Pegula echoes frustrations over internet trolls

Jessica Pegula sometimes turns off her social media comments during tournaments. She will only allow comments to be replied to by accounts she follows. Pegula said that while she has turned off direct messaging completely, she has noticed that some users are creating new accounts with no followers or profile pictures and continuing to write […]