When Google introduced their own social network, Google Buzz, they gave it that name because they thought it would create a Buzz of excitement in the social networking world. Instead, "Buzz" stands for the buzz of criticism and the world of hurt that Google is in for putting their vast network of users into [...]

You know, we have air marshals on airplanes for a reason. And their mission to protect passengers while in the air depends on a little bit of secrecy. So is it ok for a socialite starlet to out the air marshal as long as she only uses Twitter to do it? Is it? Well [...]

There is no question that the internet is full of some wonderful things. Pound for pound, the great ways the internet has made our lives better, improved communication and provided information to people is profoundly good. But there is also some ugly out there in cyberspace. We know about the ugly in the form [...]

Instant messaging or IM is one of the many fun things about the internet that lets you communicate with friends or family members almost as fast as you would if you were talking to them. In an instant messaging conversation, your friend sees your message as soon as you type it and you see [...]

Whistleblowers are a breed that do a valuable service for society even if what they do is controversial. A whistleblower spills the beans about what is going on inside a company, a government or a political campaign so people who like to cover up their dirty little secrets can’t get away with it.
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