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A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval

If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.

The Internet is for humans, not robots

The really good robots just can't seem to keep up with the growing number of humans and bad robots on the web. Good robots are the helpers, they're designed to crawl the web for archiving purposes, to populate RSS feeds and search engines, and to help with other automated tasks that assist humans. Bad bots, by contrast, are the impersonators, data thieves, and other rogue agents.

Verizon to begin testing 'toll-free' data

Verizon will start testing sponsored data program in the next following days. The program will let Verizon users to access certain data without using up their monthly data plan.

AT&T's GigaPower Gigabit-Speed Fiber Service to be Introduced to 38 Cities

AT&T is expanding its GigaPower service, a gigabit-speed fiber service, to 38 more cities in the nation.

Yahoo Searching for Prospective Buyer for its Revolutionary Core Business of Internet

Even if Yahoo is still one of the popular websites worldwide after Google and Facebook, the board is considering selling off its web properties. The decision is still pending until Friday.

Google Alerts, LinkedIn are most popular online resources for job seekers

Pew research indicates that majority of job seekers are relying on online resources while very few people are depending upon advertisements in print publications. Among online resources, Google Alert and LinkedIn are among the popular options for job hunters.

U.K. unveils new bill that will allow internet surveillance by the government

Britain has unveiled a new surveillance bill that will allow the government to access the records of internet activity of its citizens. The law plans raised negative reactions from critics.

6.1 billion smartphone users worldwide by 2020: report

In 5 years time, the total number of smartphone users will rise to 6.1 billion. At present there are 2.6 billion smartphone users. And by 2020, total mobile users will touch 9.2 billion.

Internet.org and Airtel Zero bring free Internet in developing countries

Smartphones is much useful when you have Internet but in some countries Internet connection can be expensive. To provide a better solution, Internet.org together with Airtel Zero are planning on how to launch their free Internet access to the rest of the world.

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Tight Grad Market? Here's How to Get Hired (On a Budget!)

A survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers states that employers intend to recruit 5.8% fewer recent college graduates from this year's class than they did from the class of 2023.

Build Lasting Wealth with These Expert-Backed Passive Income Idea

There are still some proven passive income techniques available that yield positive results.

Dow Unexpectedly Soars to 40,000, Marking the Highest for Wall Street

The Dow just reached 40,000 for the first time, marking the latest high point in an unexpectedly successful year for Wall Street.

Sustainable Investing Made Easy: Low-Cost ESG Fund Options for May 2024

Regular investors continue to desire ESG funds, despite some opponents labeling them as "woke" investing. These funds consider a portfolio's firms' financial fundamentals in addition to their environmental, social, and governance considerations.

Walmart Stock Up by 7%, Forecast Hints at Continued Buying Power

In accordance with prior comments made by one of its major suppliers and a competitor retailer, Walmart's optimistic outlook for the retail industry on Thursday indicated a solid consumer base in the United States.

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Brothers Arrested After Planning to Steal $25M in Cryptocurrencies from Ethereum Blockchain

According to a recently released indictment, two brothers from New York and Boston were placed under federal arrest on Tuesday.

Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities

The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)

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