Is Internet Access a Fundamental Right?
A new survey reveals that in spite of the web's "dark side" -- privacy and fraud concerns -- people around the globe view Internet access as a fundamental right and a force for good, although some feel trepidation over expressing opinions online. Most people felt the web is a place to learn, network, conduct business and even find a significant other.
More states propose Internet sales taxes
Colorado is not alone. Fifteen other states have considered or are considering enacting laws targeting Amazon and other e-commerce companies that typically do not charge sales tax for shipments sent outside their home state, according to a report released Monday. Four states including Colorado have already enacted them.
iPad: Q&A
The release of the iPad is only 3 weeks away. I’ve been getting a fairly hefty load of emails from people asking me a variety of questions about it. In this post I sift through the fact and fiction to bring you answers based on what we know about the device so far.
New Opera Browser Version 1,110 Percent Faster Than Last
A new Opera version arrived this week, with the slogan, "The fastest browser on earth." And by some measures, that's not an exaggeration. In my tests with the SunSpider JavaScript Benchmark, Opera indeed came out ahead of Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer by significant margins. And it outpaces its own previous version by a whopping 1,110 percent. This is all thanks to the Norwegian software house's new Carakan JavaScript engine.
100 Incredible Lectures from the World’s Top Scientists
If you, like me, have an interest in all things scientific, then you will enjoy the treat provided by Sarah Russel at BestCollegesOnline. She has gathered together a list of 100 fantastic lectures by some of the world's leading scientists.
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