Internet
As the Iranian government continues to consolidate power over the internet, Article 19, a leading human rights organization, has released a report highlighting the intensifying threat to internet freedom and rights in the country. Following the crushing of the November 2019 protests, the regime has strengthened its control over the
Internet
In 1995, the World Wide Web exploded onto the scene, revolutionizing the online landscape. Commercial online service providers like CompuServe and Microsoft scrambled to meet the surge in demand, but Europe lagged behind. Compuserve, a US operator, had a significant head start, with over 40% of its European customers in
Internet
Cable television broadcasting companies are investing in integrated services digital network (ISDN) services, partnering with advanced cable modems to offer faster and more reliable internet access. AT&T and other cable companies predict that ISDN will become more marketable as consumers seek faster services. Meanwhile, cable TV companies are
Software
Virtual Vineyards, an Internet retailer, has become the first company to accept encrypted credit card information from users of all World Wide Web browsers, making secure online wine sales possible. As a beta test site for CyberCash's Secure Internet Payment Service since early April, Virtual Vineyards has now
Software
A group of leading software producers, publishers, and on-line services is coming together to create technology standards for filtering pornography and other questionable material from the Internet. This effort, called the Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS), is being announced today as a private-sector alternative to government censorship of the
