Category Archives: censorship
Visualizing Egypt’s Internet Blackout [GRAPHIC]
A scientist at the network security company Arbor Networks has used data from 80 Internet service providers around the world to create an image of the Internet block in Egypt. The graphic, which was compiled using anonymous traffic engineering statistics, shows traffic to and from Egypt dropping sharply around 5:20 p.m. ET. As of about […] Continue reading
Google Reveals its Government Censorship Map
Were you aware that the US, UK and Australian governments demanded removal of 1,500 items from Google services during the first 6 months of 2010? Craig examines Google’s Transparency Tool and asks whether it’s the regulatory authorities or Google we should fear the most. Continue reading
Why Apple’s Moral Censorship is Doomed
Apple is being branded “Big Brother” for banning cartoons, satire and books which do not adhere to its moral guidelines. Craig discusses why Apple censorship started and why it’s ultimately doomed. Continue reading