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This page lists articles added here to the Wizards of Technology on May 2014.

Google Ordered by Court to Remove “Irrelevant” Links

Google Ordered by Court to Remove “Irrelevant” Links

May 28, 2014

In an intriguing battle between the forces of free speech and the interests of the public good, and those who feel personal liberty should trump all, personal liberty came out on top. The battleground was the highest EU court, the ... Full Story

FCC Ditches Internet Fast Lane Idea Following Backlash

FCC Ditches Internet Fast Lane Idea Following Backlash

May 23, 2014

The Federal Communications Commission has backtracked on a proposal that would’ve allowed internet service providers to charge extra for a premium bandwidth service (or “fast lane”), that would’ve essentially resulted in the undermining of net neutrality, one of ... Full Story

Netflix Launching Series of Plans to Address Playback Issues

Netflix Launching Series of Plans to Address Playback Issues

May 11, 2014

Video playback issues, particularly related to download speeds of videos and movies, are one of the few remaining hurdles left in Netflix’s ascent to screen dominance; now that the issues of title selection and original programming have largely been ... Full Story

Your Personal Data isn’t as Personal as You May Have Thought

Your Personal Data isn’t as Personal as You May Have Thought

May 8, 2014

Privacy concerns are rising across the board as more people worry over how their data and information is being used, and who may have access to that information. Yet despite that, more and more companies are using whatever information they ... Full Story

Data Divide Will Continue to Separate Rich Countries from Poor Ones

Data Divide Will Continue to Separate Rich Countries from Poor Ones

May 8, 2014

Data is immensely valuable to companies, businessmen and individuals across all walks of life, and across the entirety of the world. Data fuels many of the economic engines of the world, provides insight into our lives, and helps drive scientific ... Full Story