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Internet Explorer Is Still the Browser We Love to Hate
We gave Internet Explorer a chance after coming across this actually funny, actually hip ad campaign from Microsoft called “The Browser You Love(d) to Hate,” but we still kind of hate it. In a pretty endearing way, using charts and YouTube videos, the campaign acknowledges the bad reputation IE has gotten itself over the years. But, it argues, IE 9 is on the verge of a comeback. (Even though the Beta version debuted way back in September 2010?) It’s quite convincing and entertaining. So convincing and entertaining that we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the product doesn’t… Continue reading
Internet accounts for 4.7% of U.S. economy
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The Internet contributes more to the American economy than the entire federal government, according to a new study by the Boston Consulting Group.
The Internet accounted for $ 684 billion, or 4.7% of all U.S. economic activity in 2010, Boston Consulting Group found. By way of comparison, the federal government, contributed $ 625 billion, or 4.3%, to the nation’s output.
If it was considered its own separate industry, the Internet would also be larger than America’s education, construction or agricultural sectors.
In the retail sphere alone, the Internet accounted for 5% of U.S. sales in 2010.… Continue reading
Internet Gold Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results
RAMAT GAN, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Internet Gold Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market and TASE: IGLD) today
reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31,
2011.
The financial results presented in this press release are preliminary
un-audited financial results. The final and complete results for the
fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2011 will be
published when the Company publishes its audited financial reports for
2011 and its annual report on Form 20-F for 2011.
Bezeq – On-Track Performance: The Bezeq Group reported another
stable quarter, delivering revenues of NIS 2.7 billion (US$ 694 million)
and… Continue reading
Sarkozy wants Internet giants to pay tax in France
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday he wants “Internet giants” to pay tax in France, shortly before he was due to meet the founder of the micro-blogging site Twitter.
“It is unacceptable that they have a turnover of several billion euros in France without paying tax,” he told Le Point magazine, adding that the French government should consider taxing online advertising revenues.
French lawmakers last year rejected plans for a proposed tax on online advertising revenues, fearing the project would hurt small local companies more than global Internet giants like Google, Facebook or Twitter.… Continue reading
Walmart throws in with Hollywood on Internet films
(Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc is adding its retail heft to Hollywood’s effort to convince U.S. consumers to buy and store movies on the Internet, as DVD and Blu-ray sales continue their downward spiral.
Starting April 16, the top U.S. retailer will offer customers at 3,500 of its stores the option to store their DVDs in digital form on Vudu — its fledgling Internet streaming site — for $ 2. That fee rises to $ 5 for high-definition versions.
Wal-Mart, traditionally one of the largest sellers of DVDs, will team up with Sony Corp, Viacom Inc‘s Paramount, Comcast… Continue reading
Internet Society Board of Trustees Expresses Concern over Online Copyright Enforcement Strategies
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
In its first meeting of the year, held 10 – 11 March 2012, the Internet
Society Board of Trustees reviewed various initiatives that several
countries are considering or implementing in an attempt to increase
copyright enforcement. The Board discussed the potential implications
that these initiatives may have for the future of the Internet and
expressed concern over actions that could undermine the open
architecture of the Internet and restrict freedom of expression.
The Board observed a growing emphasis on technical measures to implement
regulatory goals, as well as a trend towards greater utilization of
Internet… Continue reading
Global media watchdog names enemies of Internet
PARIS (AP) — The Arab Spring is changing the face of Internet freedom, according to Reporters Without Borders, which released its latest “Enemies of the Internet” list Monday.
The annual report classifies as “enemies” countries that severely curtail freedom of expression on and access to the Web. It also draws up a list of states “under surveillance.”
The group added Bahrain to its enemies list, citing a news blackout and harassment of bloggers in an attempt to quell a yearlong Shiite-led rebellion against the Sunni monarchy.
The country had previously been under surveillance.
“Bahrain offers a perfect… Continue reading
