The DIY Internet Is on Its Way

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2011 The 2011 uprisings in the Arab world showed the Internet's potential as a tool for both liberation and oppression. Protesters logged on to organize rallies that toppled dictators, while some leaders commandeered the Web to silence opposition. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What the Tweet

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2009 Twitter, the superstar microblogging service that media outlets like CNN are flocking to as they struggle for Web credibility, has hit a roadblock in its steady march to global popularity. A company attempt to trademark the word tweet, describing an individual blog post, has been rejected by the U.S. patent office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lobbying For Privacy 2.0

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2009 If a movie written about Facebook by Aaron Sorkin wasn't enough, the fast-growing social networking site is in the midst of hiring lobbyists in both Washington and Brussels to push for easing privacy regulations, no matter how well-meaning those restrictions may be, "that would keep people from the beneficial sharing of information." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Propaganda 2.0

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2009 Sure, Obama and McCain (well, actually their staffs) joined micro-blogging site Twitter for propaganda purposes. But now the nuke-happy and secretive North Koreans are getting in on the Web 2.0 revolution, offering an interesting state-controlled glimpse into the isolated country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Privacy Intrusion With a Twist

Staff / Truthdig Mar 11, 2009 Google on Wednesday officially announced its entry into the fray of contextualized advertising -- serving up advertisements in accordance with a user's prior Web-surfing habits. The move, which has raised alarm in the privacy community, carries an unprecedented privacy twist: Google users will now be able to see and edit the information the company collects about them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

YouTube Banned on Military Computers

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2007 YouTube, MySpace and 11 other popular websites will no longer be accessible via U.S. military computers. A military spokesman says the move is meant to address bandwidth issues, but it's no secret the military has been less than thrilled with the content sometimes posted by soldiers. Service members with personal computers will be unaffected, free to visit the Pentagon's own YouTube channel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Machine Is Us

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2007 Confused by all this talk about Web 2.0? This clever video (which is burning up the charts at YouTube) breaks it down for you -- with a sweet techno music backing. Our favorite idea: We "teach" the Internet a new idea with our every click. We are the machine. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congratulations, You Won

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2006 Time announced its "person of the year" on Saturday, dissing everyone from Ahmadinejad to Pelosi in order to declare "you" the winner. Don't you feel special? Specifically, the magazine highlighted websites including YouTube, Wikipedia and MySpace for "bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )