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#49: Apple v FBI- On Hold… For Now
Apple’s battle with the FBI in California is on hold for now, but the battle is far from over. This week, a federal magistrate postponed...
#48: How Stuff Works – The Sharing Economy
What exactly is the “sharing economy?” Regulatory battles with Uber and Airbnb make for flashy headlines, but how much do we know about the sharing...
#47: Government-Run Internet
As cities like Chattanooga, TN and Wilson, NC look to expand government-owned broadband networks (GONs) beyond their borders, they’re running into state laws that authorize,...
#46: The Nether
In the future, what will the Internet look like? One playwright imagines The NETHER: a network of virtual reality realms that allow users to log...
#45: Sex Trafficking and the Internet
Backpage, the second largest classified ads website after Craigslist, has been embroiled in controversy and legal battles over allegations that its “adult” section facilitates sex...
#44: A Lifeline for Broadband
Ever notice those fees on your cell phone or landline telephone bill? The FCC collects them to fund programs like Lifeline, which subsidizes communications service...