Author Archives: Jennifer Wang
SOPA: R.I.P. Internet (As We Know It)
by Vimal Kini & Jennifer Wang On Wednesday, November 17 an entertainment industry-backed measure to “kill the Internet” comes up for review in the House of Representatives in the form of the Stop Online Piracy Act. The act claims to … Continue reading
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“South Park” weighs in on user agreements
Not reading the software user agreements can lead to unforeseen consequences for the user. This episode of “South Park” comments on just how bad it could be and, in its own way*, points out how such agreements are severely ineffective … Continue reading
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Apple Bans App That Exposes Shady Side of iPhone Manufacturing
In line with class readings and lectures on topics of free speech conflicting with private interests, and the increased reliance of such speech through privately owned services, Apple has pulled the game “Phone Story” from their app store just days … Continue reading
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