All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues
The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.
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Peter Cushing’s Dr. Who Movies Are Getting a Glorious 4K Remaster
While attempts have been made to try and bring Doctor Who to the big screen, the TV franchise hasn’t had the luck since the height of 1960s “Dalekmania” saw Peter Cushing thrust into the role of Dr. Who for two adaptations of iconic Dalek stories. Now, those movies are back for a snazzy new re-release…
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FIFA Launches its Own Netflix for Soccer
Soccer fans are cheering after FIFA, the international governing body for the pro sport, launched its own streaming service for live games, match replays and original documentaries on Tuesday. FIFA+ is available for free now on the web and mobile devices, but it’s still not clear whether it will eventually charge for the biggest matches.
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Uber & Lyft Slammed for Price Gouging After NYC Subway Shooting
Users of ride hailing apps Uber and Lyft say they were fleeced after they tried to leave the Brooklyn area yesterday after a shooting left at least 23 people injured. Others found the price of a ride had increased several fold even in areas outside the immediate area of danger.
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Elon Musk Sued by Twitter Investor Over Illegal Stock Purchase Secrecy
An investor in Twitter has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk over the billionaire’s secret purchase of Twitter stock that sent the price soaring after it became public. Musk bought his enormous slice of Twitter shares on March 24, but the public didn’t learn about it until April 4.