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Tech Sightings, May 15, 2014

Posted May 15th, 2014 at 2:00 pm (UTC-4)
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Amid protests, FCC to Vote on New ‘Net Neutrality’ Proposal Thursday’s vote determines if U.S. telecommunications regulators will formally propose “net neutrality” rules that may allow Internet service providers to charge content companies for faster and more reliable traffic on their networks. Critics say the new rules would create fast lanes for paying companies and […]

Tech Sightings, May 8, 2014

Posted May 8th, 2014 at 2:29 pm (UTC-4)
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 Mobile Internet Shakes up Stodgy China Industries China is witnessing a sea of change triggered by consumers shifting their Internet surfing to tablets and smartphones. Around 81 percent of China’s 618 million Internet users go online wirelessly; and the country’s tech companies are scrambling to meet the need with mobile-friendly services. Amazon, Netflix, Tech Giants […]