Computer scientists designed an algorithm to analyse famous paintings and identify the artists’ influences based solely on what was on the canvas. The result is pretty amazing. Article by Zach…
Internet cartographer John Matherly came up with this map showing all of the devices connected to the Internet in the world. How do you think the map will change over…
You know that moment in the movie when the music swells and the light picks up and you just know that somewhere, from out of some corner of the screen,…
This guest blog was written by Celia Sankar Telus prepaid wireless pay-per-use customers who racked up balances of over $300 (as a result of topping up to prevent their funds…
Your news links for today: The U.S. Government’s Secret Plans to Spy for American Corporations – The Intercept This Week in Privacy (August 30 – September 5) – imgur Infographic…
Internet users are overwhelmingly against allowing Big Telecom to create slow lanes online. Get ready for a huge battle to save net neutrality, and stay tuned to this page to…
Have you wondered what the Internet might be like if Big Cable is allowed to force traffic into slow lanes? Amy Goodman spells it out, and it ain’t pretty. Speak…
Your news links for today: CRTC issues 2014 report on state of Canadian broadcasting industry – Government of Canada News Release The Police Tool That Pervs Use to Steal Nude…
This week, the CRTC published a 5-minute guide for participating in their proceedings. While the CRTC has come a long way in listening to the concerns of everyday Canadians, there’s…
Our community has been calling for greater choice in how Canadians access and pay for TV services. Now, the CRTC is mulling over pick-and-pay options for Canadian TV, potentially allowing…
Your news links for today: PIAC releases backgrounder “Wireless Services in Canada: Why Canadians Deserve Better” – PIAC CRTC Releases 5-Minute Guide on How Canadians Can Participate in Proceedings –…
As Netflix struggles with telecom giants in the U.S., see how they’re revolutionizing the cable industry in Canada. Article by John Greenwood for the Financial Post Time was, Canada’s broadcast…
Don’t miss the 2014 BC Information Summit. This year’s theme is Next Steps for Freedom of Information and Privacy, and the conference will feature keynotes from BC’s Privacy Commissioner and…
Have you been worried about what the Internet slow lane will do to your favourite websites? A new action from a global coalition of Internet activists will show you just…
This piece was co-authored by Steve Anderson and David Christopher and was originally published in the September edition of the CCPA Monitor Five commissioners on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission…
Your news links for today: Why U.S. Pressure Is Behind the Stalled Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Bill – Michael Geist Net neutrality activists are about to show you what an Internet ‘slow…
This virtual reality simulator is helping to bring the visceral, human effects of war to life for people far away from conflict. Article by Chris Malmo for Motherboard The situation…
The stage is set for a global showdown against Internet slow lanes. Here’s why you can’t afford to keep quiet. Article by Danielle Kehl for the Hill At the annual…
Telcos have been making huge profits off of paper bill fees – the practice tellingly known as “pay-to-pay”. These fees are charged disproportionately to low income people and seniors. Do…
We wouldn’t be able to take on all the work that we do here at OpenMedia without an amazing team of volunteers who support us in many ways. Today we’d…
