Which Tech Companies Protect Your Data From The Government?
When you use the Internet, you entrust your conversations, thoughts, experiences, locations, photos, and more to companies like Google, AT&T and Facebook. But what do these companies do when the...
View ArticleWhy Isn't Gatsby In The Public Domain?
Even though the book was published nearly 90 years ago and is a long-established part of our shared cultural heritage, it has not yet entered the public domain.
View ArticleWhy The FCC Can't Actually Save Net Neutrality
We’ve long doubted that the FCC had the authority to issue the Open Internet rules in the first place, and we worried that the rules would lead to the FCC gaining broad control over the Internet.
View ArticleA Short Guide To The Internet's Newest Enemies
A motley crew, these nations have all taken new, harsh approaches to restricting speech or monitoring citizens.
View ArticleThe Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Adam Carolla’s Settlement With The...
Big news from Texas: Adam Carolla has settled with the podcasting patent troll Personal Audio. Although the settlement is confidential, we can guess the terms.
View ArticleWhy Shouldn't Copyright Be Infinite?
Even from the perspective of a profit-seeking artist, copyright is a double-edged sword. Stronger copyright both increases the rewards from having produced a piece of work and increases the cost of...
View ArticleRemoving The Headphone Jack Could Have Consequences Far Beyond Which...
By switching from an analog signal to a digital one, Apple has potentially given itself more control than ever over what people can do with music or other audio content on an iPhone. And in the past,...
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