Internet’s big Three Microsoft, Google and Yahoo have agreed to settle claims that they promoted gambling by accepting money from advertisers by paying a collective $31.5 million. None of the companies admitted liability, but agreed to pay up, according to a statement issued by the U.S. attorney in St. Louis.
Bush Expected To Sign New Internet Tax BanMultichannel Online - The new seven-year extension means that no state or local government may impose taxes on the retail price of cable modem service and other forms of Internet access. The bill goes to the White House after the House voted 402-0 to approve the same bill […] (more…)
Many see IPTV as the “next big thing”. However, often both providers and users are unclear on one of the most basic tenants of IPTV quality functionality. The required bandwidth. So… just what is the minimum bandwidth which will give a “good” movie experience? (more…)
The notion that most old people fear technology is fast becoming an outmoded one, as recent figures reveal that more than half of Britons aged over 50 have access to the internet. Of those, one in five regularly access emails, and use instant messaging, internet phones and social networks to keep in touch with family and friends; figures that match the rest of the population. Over-50s, or ’silver surfers’ as they are known, spend almost £205 billion a year in the UK, presenting an enormous opportunity for on-line merchants. (more…)