LONDON — In an effort to close a perceived “loophole” in Britain’s Obscene Publication’s Act, a new proposal has been introduced that would ban all images of child sexual abuse, including those that are drawn or computer-generated.Under the plan introduced last week by...

USA — What a horrible spring 2008 has brought to the Religious Right. In addition to mixed-race Illinois Senator Barack Obama moving into position as the Democratic contender for the upcoming presidential election, California has legalized same-sex marriage and science has...

WASHINGTON, DC — In a bid to both expand broadband internet access and “clean up the Web,” the Federal Communications Commission may auction a portion of the wireless airwaves to be used for free broadband without porn.FCC Chairman Kevin Martin proposed the auction, which...

CYBERSPACE — PlugInFeeds.com has re-launched and coined a new term to describe its new look, feel and commitment: “qualovation.”According to a PlugInFeeds marketing spokesperson, qualovation is “the combined essence of quantity, quality and innovation.” The quantity part of...

WASHINGTON, DC — So-called “behavioral targeting” — or serving ads to Web users based on their surfing habits — is under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission. The inquiry could shape not only advertising, but the character of the Web itself, according to pundits.Here’s...

DETROIT, MI — As if gay marriage in California wasn’t enough of a “threat” to traditional family values, now PIMPROLL® launches its own assault on the fragile fabric of American morality with WhenWivesCheat.com. Although its “wives” may not be “exclusive,” the site’s...

WASHINGTON, DC — Sony Electronics and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association said Tuesday they have come to an accord that will allow consumers to dispense with set-top boxes while continuing to receive premium cable and satellite services.The NCTA represents...

CYBERSPACE — Just about everybody loves Friday for one reason or another. It’s either the end of a workweek, a casual day in the office, or the perfect day to hit the clubs. During the month of June, PremiumCash.com webmasters will love Friday because it’s double payout...

TAMPA, FL — Just like at the stores in which his products are sold, security guards verified the ages of anyone seeking access to the Tampa courtroom where Max Hardcore’s obscenity trial began Wednesday.Minors had to be kept out of the room, because the jury was scheduled...

REDMOND, WA — The new public beta of Internet Explorer 8 is due in the Fall. Touted as the most strictly standards-compliant Microsoft browser to date, the product is eagerly anticipated by most developers, because ideally it will free them from incorporating workarounds in...