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Facebook Lays Out Its Roadmap for Creating Internet-Connected Drones

If companies like Facebook and Google have their way, everyone in the world will have access to the internet within the next few decades.

Only 36 percent of Americans can name the three branches of government

Wednesday marked national Constitution Day, the 227th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. But only 36 percent of Americans can actually name the three branches of government the Constitution created.

The Great Unraveling

It was the time of unraveling. Long afterward, in the ruins, people asked: How could it happen? It was a time of beheadings.

Facebook nymwars: Disproportionately outing LGBT performers, users furious

Facebook is enforcing its “real names” policy, insidiously outing a disproportionate number of gay, trans and adult performers — placing them at risk for attacks, stalking, privacy violations and more.

Google changes stance on net neutrality four years after Verizon deal

Four years ago, Google teamed up with Verizon to argue that most network neutrality rules should not apply to cellular networks.

Did You Know You Had Diabetes? It’s All Over the Internet

Dan Abate doesn’t have diabetes nor is he aware of any obvious link to the disease. Try telling that to data miners. The 42-year-old information technology worker’s name recently showed up in a database of millions of people with “diabetes interest” sold by Acxiom Corp.

California law says companies can’t punish customers who post negative reviews — Tech News and Analysis

A swanky hotel in New York caught flak this summer for threatening to fine brides $500 if any of their wedding guests posted a negative review on social media.

Islamic State jihadists planning encryption-protected ‘cyber caliphate’ so they can carry out hacking attacks on West

Islamic State militants are planning the creation of a ‘cyber caliphate’ protected by their own encryption software – from behind which they will launch massive hacking attacks on the U.S. and the West.

Twitter, Netflix and Reddit hold net neutrality protest

Twitter, Netflix and Reddit will take part in an “internet slowdown” protest in favour of net neutrality on Wednesday. They are among dozens of firms worried that proposed new regulations will mean extra charges for fast internet access.

How to Protect Yourself From Big Bank-Card Hacks

With hackers stealing millions of credit and debit card numbers with seeming impunity from Target, Home Depot, and other retailers lately, it might seem as if there’s nothing the average consumer can do to protect themselves.