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Computer America is on a quest. A hunt for the best news and tech stories around. Scouring a dozen different publications, we feel we have succeeded. Through numerous celebratory posts (you know what day it is), and junk news, we have come out the other side with the best of the best. Tune in for stories such as:
Internet Custodians Consider Move To Fight Censorship
One of the contributing committees that allocates IP address blocks to Africa announced that no new IP Addresses to countries who shut down the internet. A move to punish those who look to use the Internet as a tool to shut down information.
Google Adblock
Google reportedly looking into a solution to put ad-block in Google Chrome. A bold move as we see the rise of ad-blockers. But also the fact that Google is primarily an ad provider to the internet.
Bose Listens As Well
Reportedly, a man is suing Bose for sending listening meta-data to a date collection company through his headphones. Privacy aside, this is another demonstration to the extent companies are looking to make money off of data post product purchase.
Russia To Ban VPN’s and Proxies
Attempts to circumvent the Russian governments orders to ban certain material from viewing could result in fines and jail time. VPN’s and Proxies are in the cross-hairs as banned material, further allowing the government to not require proof, but making it illegal to even have the basic tools.
Google Home Can Now Discern Indiviuals
Google Home now has the ability to recognize people based on their different voices in a home. There is a training process, but otherwise improves the service beyond humble beginnings.