Edward Snowden, Christopher Soghoian and Ben Wizner at SXSW (video)
Snowden, Soghoian and Wizner at SXSW, 10 March 2014 - Edward Snowden speaks about privacy and technology with the ACLU's Ben Wizner and Christopher Soghoian at SXSW Interactive.
Take Action: https://www.aclu.org/immunity4snowden
More information: https://www.aclu.org/nsa-surveillance
http://blog.inside.com/blog/2014/3/10...
also amazing - the 7 proxy trick
http://www.dailydot.com/technology/sn...
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BBC News - Sir Tim Berners-Lee: World wide web needs bill of rights: " . . . He called for vigilance against surveillance by its users, adding: "The people of the world have to be constantly aware, constantly looking out for it - constantly making sure through action, protest, that it doesn't happen." Sir Tim has previously warned that surveillance could threaten the democratic nature of the web. He has also spoken out in support of Mr Snowden, saying his actions were "in the public interest". . ."
25 Years Old, the World Wide Web's Potential Still Untapped: "This week marks the 25th anniversary of the invention of the World Wide Web. What started as a way for scientists to share research has changed life worldwide forever. In March 1989, British scientist Tim Berners-Lee was working at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, in Switzerland. Scientists would come to CERN from all over the world, but others could not view their research because their computers were not compatible. Berners-Lee thought it would be easier if all the computers could talk to one another and swap information directly. So he proposed linking the machines. The response from his bosses to his proposal, titled Information Management: A Proposal? "Vague, but exciting." Little did they know..."
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Google's gigabit gambit isn't going away - Outside the Box - MarketWatch: "Google Fiber, the tech giant's experiment as a high-speed Internet service provider, seems poised to make its critics look bad. . . Google Fiber's gigabit service appears to be gaining momentum. The company said last month it has "invited" 34 cities across nine major metropolitan areas to explore ways to bring the service to their citizens, signaling it's ready to make a substantial investment in the venture."
Google pushes Chrome app store with more money-making options for devs
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The Flight of the Birdman: Flappy Bird Creator Dong Nguyen Speaks Out | Culture News | Rolling Stone: "How did a chain-smoking geek from Hanoi design the viral hit Flappy Bird - and why did he walk away?"
New Jersey blocks Tesla sales in state
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission passed a ruling today that will block the sale of Tesla Motors Inc. vehicles in the state, according to Bloomberg, which could ding the company's growth plans. The rule would require an auto dealers franchise ...
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