Parler Finds Sanctuary in Russia, But FBI Asked to Investigate Platform Drew Wilson | January 24, 2021 Parler is online after Russian based host, DDOS-Guard, began hosting the site. This as the FBI is asked to investigate the platform.
Parler Loses Court Bid to Force Amazon to Immediately Restore Platform Drew Wilson | January 23, 2021 Parler has been dealt another blow. The company asked a judge to force Amazon to restore the platform. That request was denied.
Jessica Rosenworcel Appointed By Biden to Serve As Interim FCC Chair Drew Wilson | January 22, 2021 Jessica Rosenworcel was speculated to be a top pick for the FCC chairperson. Now, she is serving as acting chairperson.
Joe Biden Sworn in As President: What Does This Mean for Digital Rights? Drew Wilson | January 20, 2021 Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. We look at some of the digital issues that could be affected moving forward.
Trump Supporters Scatter to New Platforms As Number Arrested Increases Drew Wilson | January 17, 2021 Parler’s downtime is causing Trump supporters to splinter and take refuge on other apps. This as the number arrested climbs.
Social Media Becomes Trove of Evidence Following Siege of Capitol Drew Wilson | January 7, 2021 After yesterday’s right wing terrorist attack on the US Capitol, authorities are asking for evidence. Social media might be a great place to start.
Twitter Blocks Trump As His Supporters Launch Assault on US Capitol Drew Wilson | January 6, 2021 Twitter has temporarily suspended Trumps account as his radical supporters he egged on launched an assault on the government buildings.
CBS Airs 60 Minutes Episode Poorly Attacking Section 230 Drew Wilson | January 5, 2021 60 Minutes, one of CBS’s best known television program, took a huge credibility hit after launching a weak attack against Section 230.
Report: EARN IT: America’s Anti-Encryption Bill Dies As Session Ends Drew Wilson | January 3, 2021 A report notes that bills not passed by January 1st will die. As it turns out, this means EARN IT is dead for now.
Sony, Microsoft Offers Refunds Following Botched Cyberpunk 2077 Launch Drew Wilson | December 20, 2020 Sony and Microsoft are both offering refunds following the botched launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Sony even took the step to delist the game.
