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Google’s New Acquisition Makes it More Likely Fiber Service Will Come Your Way

Webpass has deployed its 'superfast' connections in five US markets.

By Richard Lawler

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Users Can Now Retweet Themselves on Twitter — Start Up Your Day Roundup

By Lindsay Friedman

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Appeals Court Backs Landmark Net Neutrality Rules

By Reuters

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A Short Primer on How the Web Works

By Andrew Medal

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Are You Living in a Digital Bubble? This Flowchart Will Tell You. (Infographic)

If you agree with most of the opinions you read online, you could be in a 'filter bubble.'

By Carly Okyle

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Twitter Met With Yahoo to Discuss Merger

A news report, citing sources close to the talks, said execs at the two firms had met several weeks ago and had spent several hours looking at whether a strategic combination might make sense.

By Matt Clinch

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5 Tips for Building an Online Community for Your Business

Building a strong online community will foster customer loyalty and generate greater sales.

By Zach Halmstad

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Microsoft to Crack Down on Content Promoting Extremist Acts

'The events of the past few months are a strong reminder that the Internet can be used for the worst reasons imaginable,' Microsoft said in its post.

By Reuters

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Ousted Reddit Employees Form a Rival, Less Toxic Community Site

It's the latest example of staffers who were let go or quit but believe they can do it better.

By Nina Zipkin

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Netflix Launches Website to Test Your Internet Speed

The service, called fast.com, works like other Internet connection measurement tools such as speedtest.net.

By Reuters

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Brazil Lawmakers Propose Bill to Shield WhatsApp

The legislation will now have to pass through several other congressional committees before being put to vote in the floor of the lower and upper house.

By Reuters

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How Steve Case Is Preparing for the Web’s Third Wave

Case looks for a time when entrepreneurs will transform business sectors as diverse as health, education, transportation, energy and food.

By Matthew Toren

Business Operations & Logistics

Business Travel Awards 2016: Best In-Flight Entertainment

Five reasons JetBlue's Mint is the most fun you'll have at 35,000 feet.

By Jeff Chu, Margaret Rhodes, Kate Rockwood, Stephanie Schomer

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Study: Americans Are Ditching Home Internet for Mobile

Roughly 20 percent of people already rely on a phone's connection alone.

By Andrew Dalton

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Use of Internet on Desktops Is Declining

People are doing a lot on their mobile devices, but rather than supplementing their desktop use, mobile interest seems to be supplanting it.

By David Murphy

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Steve Case Says Uber, Lyft Effect on Economy Show Work ‘Innovation’

The AOL cofounder explains what's coming in the third wave of the internet.

By Erin Barry

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50 Must-Have Features for Small-Business Websites (Infographic)

This graphic breaks down the vital components of a web page.

By Carly Okyle

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FCC Advances Proposal Forbidding Internet Providers From Collecting User Data Without Permission

Under the rules providers would need to tell consumers what information is being collected, how it is being used and when it will be shared.

By Reuters

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10 Internet Easter Eggs to Hunt for This Sunday (Infographic)

There are some hidden gems in the rabbit hole that is the Internet.

By Carly Okyle

Business Operations & Logistics

Where Do Companies Like Alexa and Compete Get Their Data?

Browser toolbars provide important analytics for Web-based marketers.

By James Parsons

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Microsoft Grounds Its AI Chat Bot After it Learns Sexism and Racism From Twitter Users

Once again, the Internet chose to display the worst of humanity.

By Jon Fingas

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FCC Unveils Internet Privacy Proposal

The plan would require broadband providers to obtain consumer consent, disclose data collection, protect personal information and report breaches.

By Reuters

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Opera Becomes First Big Browser Maker With Built-in Ad-Blocker

Faster loading, increased privacy and security and a desire for fewer distractions are behind the growing demand for ad-blockers.

By Reuters

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The Sharing Economy Is Absolutely Blowing Up in China

Its value is estimated to be almost $300 billion, according to data recently released by a government agency.

By Catherine Clifford

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4 Reasons to Be Excited by the ‘Internet of Things’

What will modern life be like when everything is connected?

By Zach Cutler

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It’s 2016, But Nearly Half of U.S. Small Businesses Still Don’t Have a Website

Cost and perceived irrelevance were the most common reasons for the lack of an online presence, according to a survey of more than 350 small businesses.

By Carly Okyle