Heather Timmons / New York Times:
India Asks Google, Facebook to Screen User Content — The Indian government has asked Internet companies and social media sites like Facebook to prescreen user content from India and to remove disparaging, inflammatory or defamatory content before it goes online, three executives in the information technology industry say.
India Asks Google, Facebook to Screen User Content (Heather Timmons/New York Times)
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:55:00 GMT
The social network is opening its first software engineering facility away from the US West Coast, and is also reported to have taken over Gowalla.
Facebook unveils expansion plans
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:43:09 GMT
You can even get yourself a full THX Certified system by authorizing their Facebook page. What's better than getting a new piece of gear for your home theater? Getting free gear for your home theater....
THX is Giving Away Blu-ray Players, Receivers and More Through the Holidays
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:00:00 GMT
Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on five particular stories of interest today.
Google Hosting Press Event in L.A.
Google is hosting a press event for media in Los Angeles Wednesday, where the company is expected to unveil its long-rumored Music Store. Alleged screenshots of the service have already surfaced.
Apple Announces New Chairman, Board Member
Apple has appointed Art Levinson, chairman and former CEO of Genentech, as non-executive chairman. Disney CEO Bob Iger has also joined Apple’s board of directors.
Facebook Fights Flood of Violent and Pornographic Spam
Facebook is investigating violent and pornographic images spammers have planted in its network.
Kindle Fire & Nook Tablet Now Shipping
Pre-orders of Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch ereaders, as well as Barnes & Noble’s Nook tablet, are arriving in customers’ hands ahead of schedule.
Cox to Exit Wireless Business
Cox is set to cease selling wireless plans Wednesday, according to a leaked memo.
Further News
- YouTube sensation Rebecca Black has released her third single.
- Facebook, Google and Zynga have announced their opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act, also known as the E-Parasite Act.
- Qualcomm has announced the expansion of its line of Snapdragon S4 mobile processors, as well as upgrades to its Snapdragon S1 processors for entry-level smartphones.
- Miramax has signed a streaming agreement with Netflix’s UK and Ireland streaming service, set to launch early next year.
- Nokia might release a Windows 8-based tablet by June 2012, as well as upgrades to recent Windows Phone 7 releases Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 by that time, says head of Nokia France Paul Amsellem.
- Apple is investigating pollution concerns at 15 supply plants.
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Google Music Store, Apple Board Changes, Nook Tablet Now Shipping: Today’s Top Stories
Lauren Indvik
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:57:07 GMT
Web Aaxe author Dennis Lembree gave an EASI webinar today about Twitter, accessibility and Easy Chirp. Here are the slides.
Twitter and Web Accessibility (EASI Webinar)
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Slides from EASI webinar on Twitter and Accessibility
dennislembree@yahoo.com (Dennis E. Lembree)
Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:51:17 GMT
