Facebook works to remove anti-gay hate speech
Facebook is working with a gay-advocacy group to reduce the amount of hate speech and bullying on the online social hub, reports the Associated Press.
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US studying Australian internet security program
The government is reviewing an Australian program that will allow internet service providers to alert customers if their computers are taken over by hackers and could limit online…
Schools reformers mull meaning of Rhee’s departure
Michelle Rhee became a public face of education reform during her tenure as head of the District of Columbia's schools, but she found out that reform isn't always…
Sony unveils TVs with Google’s web-surfing system
Sony's lineup of sleek televisions boasting Google's Web-surfing system will go on sale Saturday, testing how much consumers are willing to pay to combine access to the entire…
Obama to highlight benefits of college tax credit
President Barack Obama wants Congress to make permanent a $2,500 college tuition tax credit that's set to expire at the end of the year, reports the Associated Press.
Pa. school settles 2 webcam spy lawsuits for $610K
A Philadelphia-area school district agreed Monday to pay $610,000 to settle two lawsuits over secret photos taken on school-issued laptops, reports the Associated Press.
Number of ed civil rights complaints on the rise
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights received nearly 7,000 complaints this fiscal year, an 11 percent increase and the largest jump in at least 10 years,…
NJ senator calls for anti-bully law after suicide
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg said Wednesday he'll introduce legislation requiring colleges to adopt a code of conduct that prohibits bullying and harassment following the suicide of a student…
FCC rejects proposal for free wireless service
Federal regulators have shot down a proposal by a startup called M2Z Networks Inc. to build a free, nationwide wireless broadband network using a spare slice of airwaves,…
Google tool tries to cut through eMail clutter
Google Inc. can sift through more than a trillion web links in a matter of seconds, but can the internet search leader help people wade through their overflowing…
PC industry’s woes could mean bargains this fall
If you're looking for bargains on computers, bad news from the tech industry could be good for your pocketbook, reports the Associated Press.
New Jersey schools chief fired after Race to the Top gaffe
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fired his education commissioner on Aug. 27, days after it was revealed that a simple mistake on an application form might have cost…
Deep-sea images reveal colorful life off Indonesia
Scientists using cutting-edge technology to explore waters off Indonesia were wowed by colorful and diverse images of marine life on the ocean floor, reports the Associated Press—including plate-sized…
GAO report: Too little competition in wireless market
According to a government report released Aug. 26, consolidation over the past decade has left just four big carriers in control of 90 percent of the wireless market,…
Indiana lawmakers still grappling with ‘sexting’
Indiana lawmakers are moving cautiously in trying to curb the practice of teens sending racy photos or videos of minors by cell phones, reports the Associated Press.
Sony working on 3D TVs that don’t need glasses
Sony Corp. is working on 3D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., reports the Associated Press.
Public opinion turning against Obama education plans
A new Gallup Poll has found fewer Americans approve of the job President Barack Obama is doing in support of public education, but they continue to have a…
iTunes Texas education channel launched
Texas students now can download podcasts, videos, and other multimedia lessons directly from iTunes through a new online program aimed at providing free, supplementary coursework that can be…
E-reading: Revolution in the making or fading fad?
Four years ago Cambridge, Mass.-based E Ink Corporation and Taiwan's Prime View International Co. hooked up to create an e-paper display that now supplies 90 percent of the…
Intel to buy McAfee in $7.68 billion deal
Intel Corp. is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of internet-connected…
Graduation rates weighted higher in latest U.S. News rankings
Harvard pulled ahead of Ivy League rival Princeton in the latest edition of the influential U.S. News & World Report ... Read more
Broadband adoption slows down, but blacks catching up
The adoption of high-speed internet service in homes has slowed to a crawl this year after a decade of rapid growth, reports the Associated Press—and it looks as…
Source: Google, Verizon near net neutrality plan
Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called "network neutrality" rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat internet traffic flowing over…
Calif. high court upholds affirmative action ban
California's high court on Aug. 2 upheld the state's 14-year-old law barring preferential treatment of women and minorities in public school admissions, government hiring, and contracting, reports the…
Obama to defend education policies to critics
President Barack Obama is defending his administration's education policies, responding to criticism that so far they have not substantially helped minority students, reports the Associated Press.
Analysis: ‘Common Core’ standards clearer, more rigorous
An analysis by an education policy think tank finds that the common academic standards many states will be adopting are clearer and more rigorous than those currently used…
Digital movie locker UltraViolet nears launch
The Associated Press reports that a group of media and electronics companies will soon start testing a system that will let you watch the movies you buy wherever…
Apple: Free cases to alleviate iPhone 4 problems
Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to alleviate the so-called "death grip" problem in which holding the phone with a bare…
Apple to address iPhone troubles on July 16
Apple Inc. said it will hold a press conference on July 16 to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints about its antenna, reports…
Government working on wireless spectrum inventory
Federal officials are beginning work on a comprehensive inventory of the nation's radio spectrum in hopes of finding more capacity for wireless high-speed internet connections, reports the Associated…
Apple silent after Consumer Reports critique
A decision by Consumer Reports against endorsing the latest iPhone because of reception problems threatens to tarnish Apple Inc.'s reputation, yet fans who have braved poor reception for…
Groups sue Mass. over newly expanded obscenity law
A coalition of booksellers and internet content providers filed a federal lawsuit on July 13, challenging an expansion of Massachusetts' obscenity law to include electronic communications that might…
Facebook launches ‘permissions’ for apps, web sites
Facebook is rolling out a new feature that requires outside applications and web sites to tell users exactly what parts of their profiles have to be shared for…
Hulu launches $10 video subscription service
Online video site Hulu, under pressure from its media company parents to generate a bigger profit, launched a subscription service Tuesday with complete access to back episodes of…
Google changes China access after Beijing objects
Google Inc. said Tuesday it will stop automatically routing users in China to its Hong Kong site after Beijing threatened the company with the loss of its Internet…
Budget cuts more painful at inner-city LA schools
When state budget cuts imperiled city schools, a group of parents fought back by enlisting Hollywood stars to spread a message targeting one of their own, Gov. Arnold…
Early iPhone 4 owners in grip of reception problem
Apple Inc. redesigned the fourth generation of its smart phone, replacing sloping edges with a stainless steel band that wraps around the more squared-off sides. The metal band…
Court hearing on Texas minimum grade ban
Eleven districts have sued Education Commissioner Robert Scott over his interpretation of a new law barring minimum grading policies, reports the Associated Press
Online pornography closer to .xxx web address
An online red-light district soon could flourish under a new .xxx internet address that backers say could help computers filter porn sites, reports the Associated Press.
Intel, FTC in talks to settle antitrust case
Intel Corp. and the Federal Trade Commission are in talks to settle an antitrust case against the chip maker, a move that might increase competition in the chip…