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Yahoo! and Patent Trolling

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Copyright remains a hot-button issue in information technology, internet theory, and pop culture, and it will for some time to come.

The overreaching anti-infringement acts SOPA and PIPA were defeated in large part by the collective outcry of private citizens, but the impulses that were driving the legislation remain as strong and far-reaching as ever, and they will give rise to more such efforts.

This isn’t just a conflict between law enforcement and a system that enables theft.  If the associated copyright issues were limited to straightforward theft of intellectual property like films and songs, there would be relatively little controversy. Then the entire subject would indeed be just a question of where to draw the line on enforcement so as to do no harm to the structure and freedom of the internet.

5 new websites that could be the next big thing

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The phenomenon that is social networking changes the way people and businesses communicate and Facebook and Twitter have been at the forefront of this worldwide trend.

The leading social-media sites are now being floated on the stock market, allowing individuals and businesses to invest. It is important, however, that investors research the best stocks and shares ISA before putting money into a range of investments.

As the popularity of social media increases, new websites are being launched in the hope that this success can be shared. Internet technology is the future of communication and it is not only social-networking websites that are seen as potentially profitable investments.

Here are five new websites that could be the next big thing. Investors in social media and other internet start-ups may be interested in keeping an eye on these new ventures.

Video Pinning On Pinterest

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Vimeo Integration is now rolled out on Pinterest for video pinning pleasure by many users.

Pinterest is not only just for pictures now, today the company said that vimeo videos are now available to pin on the site. That is a very big attention grabber for users. This is the second video integration that is now available on this site. In August 2011 YouTube videos were allowed on the site and now you are able to use both. This is now targeted for a more design-conscious and artsy side. It will be interesting to see how video growth is going to make Pinterest move forward.

How To Use Pinterest For Home Improvement Ideas

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Everyone should already know just how important social sites are when it comes to finding new ideas for the home. Following people on the two largest sites, Facebook and Twitter can lead to many great ideas and designs that you may never have found through the old methods of searching through catalogs or even looking through your favorite home design websites. Although the top two social networking sites are great for getting new ideas, there’s a new arrival on the scene that is quickly becoming the go-to place for home improvement and all related living topics. I’m talking of course about Pinterest, which while it is only a couple of years old is already the number three ranked social networking site in the world, and it’s not hard to see why.

Finding Reviews For A Hosting Service

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The first thing you should never do is trust the review or comment by someone listed on the pages of the site that is being reviewed. That would make sense as it is never going to be that the site will allow anyone who has anything negative to say, to be published on their site. So first rule, is look for independent reviews.

4 Things Your Business Needs to Do Right Now to Get Ready for Net Neutrality

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No matter how you slice it, net neutrality is on the way. Telecommunication companies will try to resist it, consumers will push hard for it, and eventually, in some form, there will be net neutrality. In order to remain competitive in business, companies must be ahead of the curve. The following 4 steps should be taken immediately to ensure that your company is ready for net neutrality.

Is There Any Risk Involved in Jailbreaking an iPhone?

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If you are the owner of an iPhone or any other iOS device then certainly you can make the most of these devices and can use them for whatever purpose that you want but sometimes you may get limited due to the restrictions and restrictive business models of your company.  But, if you want to get the most out of your iPhone then you can easily jailbreak it because then it will allow you to use the applications of your choice and make you eligible to receive all the services from the providers of your iPhone.

Things You Need To Know About The Upcoming IPhone 5

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Many people are confused to what the upcoming iPhone 5 will have for its users. Well, let’s uncover this mystery a little. However, we have to give Apple the credit to get us surprised every time. Although there are many rumors and leaks about what all iPhone 5 might have but honestly we would not know the exact information until it really comes out. People are right now going crazy about the new iPad 3 which is about to come out but iPhone users do not really care about iPad, they just want to know about their craze iPhone 5.

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