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You'll Soon be Able to Pay to Make Google Ads Disappear

Posted in Business on 21st Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Google just announced a new subscription service called Google Contributor, essentially a paywall for web publishers to provide ad-free content for a $1 to $3 contribution.

Google to test Project Loon in Australia with new carrier partner

Posted in Hardware on 17th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Ultimately, Google says the goal is have a constellation of balloons floating above regions where internet and wireless connectivity is scarce.

Tiny Satellites Could Bring Internet Access To The Entire Planet

Posted in Online on 16th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

While cell phones are pervasive in developing countries, 4.3 billion people still lack access to the Internet.

US privacy confidence at new low

Posted in Online on 12th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

The vast majority, 91% of Americans believe that consumers have lost control over how personal information is collected and used by companies, according to a survey.

Elon Musk wants to bring the whole world online with affordable satellites

Posted in Hardware on 9th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Following in the footsteps of Facebook and Google, Elon Musk is setting his sights on bringing the world online with cheap satellites.