What you need to know about the neutrality of the network

The Internet! It is a really nice place, a mirror image of humanity, which includes the scope for our successes and failures as a kind of. He stands in the center of modern life in the United States: birth/death for the parents of the tutorials preschool for children, interacting with networks of friends and family, experience to rebuild the whole College, management of finances in adulthood and a business. It is ubiquitous. And the Internet, as we know, is open. The concept of "net neutrality" is simple: to keep the Internet open.

What is it?

Unfortunately, "Net Neutrality" is terribly boring phrase. All credit to the very chic coined the term, Tim Wu, but the sounds of "net neutrality" as a combination of nerd jargon and hippie protest movement. Fortunately, the concept is very easy to understand: the Internet is an open forum, in which all the services and websites are the same. Internet access means equal access to all Web sites and services, big and small, legally entitled.

It is the idea of "net neutrality" and it is particularly easy to understand in the context with the reality: is at the moment in the Internet, and access to all sites available (large and small format, legally authorized).

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Play at the same time the public to complete a remarkable reversal from two years (new)

Two years after it went in the Administration could video game retailers UK game a super comeback by floating-close on the London Stock Exchange for a second time. The company, which has forced to close 300 stores, leaving the European expansion and kill the Gamestation brand in 2012, has been increased, after last year to comfort, cutter and are happy to use, by selling a share of 35% for investors on the worst. OpCapita is led by the investment firm, the Group should be named in digital game and London financial markets in the next four weeks. 560 shops, with a share of 33% of the new market game and equipment in the United Kingdom and more than 16 million members, a combined map rewards, game should a 400 million valuation £-not bad for a company that was about to win, but he died there 26 months.

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AT & T multi billion dollar buy DirecTV could depend on... Football?

An idyllic Sunday afternoon with news of a multibillion-dollar takeover of AT & T and DirecTV ruined people and - surprise, surprise - have not stopped to talk about yet. It is at least partly due to a clause in interesting break the two parties have developed: AT & T can wash your hands of the acquisition if DirecTV somehow locking up the rights to NFL Sunday ticket for a couple of years to do.

Not a fan of pigskin? Sunday ticket subscribers receive access to the full set of NFL games, not by local television affiliates in Exchange for approximately $39 per month (you can pay natch mobile, a bit more access) are managed. Finally something like 2 million 20 million DirecTV customers for everything pay fame - rust shows count, assuming that all figures for the General Plan (which is certainly not the case), a little back of the napkin math, that DirectTV more than 1.32 billion $ this customers can annually earn. Disable the rights to offer that cost a these games of football DirecTV large tranche of 4 billion $ for 4 years, so advantage of entertaining is not so impressive, but there is little me require the at & t is so interested. If we want to be honest, you can chances of DirecTV mucking things of his NFL deal are very low, but it's always interesting to see what (if present) throw roadblocks that these two giants closer pulling each other. 0 comments to share

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GroupOn can process dealer, cards, followed by customers based on iPad with GNOME

Over time, pay where restaurants and retailers had file, five for the privilege, monitoring, and the ringing of the customers. Register app has rented space merchants transactions with "cheap" since 2012-consumer devices, and now GroupOn to strengthen the position of the game sale with a new solution based on the iPad. GNOME, which merchants should be $10 per month cost, customers will their Groupons via Bluetooth, or to redeem their names in the Fund simply give. Visitors can receive e-Mails or printed receipts, and with credit card or in cash if they are step they can to settle completely redeem a voucher. The company plans to move all dealers to GNOME in the coming months so early expected a pleasant GroupOn.

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The activity of individual neurons in the brain of the animal can associate with.

Scientists have longed long after an illustration of Neuron by neuron brain activity; Get and you see exactly what motivates the thoughts and reflections of the animal. WITH these can wishes, as it happens, to uncover a system that produces a map of 3D neural activity. The discovery is organized, a field of light microscope (form deviations create the light around a 3D image) optimized to the electrical impulses of each neuron to see on milliseconds-time level. So far researchers created videos show what the worm c. elegans and the brain of the Zebrafish larva happens in all algorithms.

You suspect set scaling could be a problem. Worm c. elegans has only 302 neurons, while as a human brain has 100 billion; You would need to see everything in your own head is happening much more large field of light. Currently, the technology is too low resolution to see what in certain parts of groups of neurons, such as the dendrites. Equipped with the technology of the with always evolving, however there is a real possibility that neuroscientists give the kind of conditions of the brain and could produce more effective treatments.

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Whisper app now includes messages on the same topic, keep your identity anonymous

Whisper, the anonymous secret-sharing app now offers a more personalized experience - but don't worry; Their identity is always hidden. You see relevant messages without revealing who you are, or use your phone's address book, the whisper team revised the app of associated content after a new secret key presented. In other words, the app is not customized, the confessions of the people, to show, you know it but on the contrary disseminated information about its own anonymous secrets. Moreover, the app now whisper place sorted, be in the location, zoom on common areas (not super precise) to see what the users speak.

It is certainly a sensible solution an application that design fit any identity, and it has the advantage of promoting users more. Whisper CEO Michael Heyward, only 50% of users provide a secrets find related content, and Rangers, who are only here to browse never see everything. The update is already available in the app store (see the link below for source), and it will arrive in about two weeks on Android. 0 comments to share

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Scientists find a way to create the matter of light

Scientists have long theorized, need to think about a material of light that create collision of photons, but proves that the theory the right of particles, also try a different story was you. However, it seems that this impossible dream is even close to reality. Researchers at Imperial College London, a technology have discovered that should produce electrons and positrons by collision of two series of high-energy photons. To create the first part of the photons, you need to first jump electrons with a laser and then shoot them with a piece of gold; They produce the other parts by pulling a laser in a small box, or produces a field of the heat radiation. When you collide two sources of photons in the penalty area, see electrons and positrons spread outside.

Although it seems like it could be more complex, it is easier than you think. The photon-photon Collider would equipment that already exists, and the team is in discussions with others who can easily experience. That is at best still distant, a Replicator from Star Trek-like - this collision will create atoms, and even fewer solid objects. Even if the research is not finally fulfill our fantasies of science fiction, could however still astrophysicist for by newly created the conditions of the first 100 seconds after the big bang.

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Twitter eyes SoundCloud for people more music

Twitter usage statistics have shown that growth for some time, and now appears slowed up there an outfit of sharing to buy audio could be part of the plan for a turnaround. Recode reported that SoundCloud can be part of this strategy, brings its 250 million users on the 140-character microblogging platform. SoundCloud audio offers free hosting and Exchange on their site for the worldly to disperse, but they hear - with a level to ensure that those who need the additional features. At the time of purchase would be a steep price tag, but as the site 700 million was estimated to be $ after a round of funding in January. It would be first foray of Twitter in the music such as its failed #Music app going to users based on their popularity on the social platform of tunes. This effort was officially off last month.

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Streaming PlayStation game beta now comes to PS4

In January we were already impressed Intant how Sony PlayStation game streaming service has worked, and the chance to try could be enough soon. Closed beta program makes its way onto the PlayStation 4 (tomorrow!), May 20, according to the blog of the PS and loads new testers make their Inbox select briefly away. Also, also said that it PS3 beta service for other users as well open. If you've made your last generation console not immediately, could this be another reason they keep it a little longer to.

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Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and other services will be open to all on Xbox One, Xbox 360

In a move that bucks the standard set by Microsoft itself back in 2005, both the Xbox One and Xbox 360 will drop the requirement for an Xbox Live paid membership to access services like Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. Microsoft announced this morning that its prices and structure are being streamlined, and coming in line with those offered by Sony. When the "new generation" of Xbox Live rolls out in early June that means not only cheaper hardware, but also abandoning the need to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription for access to apps and streaming media. It's a move that certainly makes sense given that sales of the Xbox One are several million units behind the Play Station 4.

Until now, if you've wanted to watch Netflix on your Xbox you've needed to cough up for Live as well. That's another $5 a month (at least) for the privilege of enjoying your existing subscriptions -- something that never really sat well with many consumers. Reducing the total cost of ownership is one of the key ways to suck in new users. To compliment its efforts on the media front, Microsoft is also bringing Games with Gold and Deals with Gold to the Xbox One in early June. That means free games every month and steep discounts on titles like Ryse: Son of Rome. Now that the playing field seems a little more level (at least in terms of cost) the next-gen console wars will boil down to just a few things: exclusive games, additional functionality and marketing.

Wanna know the full breakdown? Microsoft's made this handy chart to help out:

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Syrmo teaches you to skate better, captures your sick tricks

Skateboards have seen their share of electronic add-ons lately, but most are designed to take the effort out of cruising around. But leveraging some tech to conquer 360° kickflips and other tricks sounds far more interesting, especially when failed attempts pile up and you could use a helping hand. A trio of skaters armed with hardware and software skills have finally tackled the problem, and their solution is Syrmo. It's a device that fits under your board's trucks and adds motion tracking, Bluetooth and internal memory to your otherwise low-tech deck, so you can sync with the companion app. The software aims to capture 3D-rendered replays of tricks coupled with stats on height, air time and distance -- letting you see if that ollie was really as high as you thought. In addition to skimming through the day's progress, it plans to provide social, geo-location and automated video editing features. Those high-drama moments when the board's in mid-flight can be automatically enhanced with slow-motion effects and trimmed into easy-to-share video clips. The Kickstarter page is live if you want to cruise on over to show your support. Who knows, Syrmo may just take some of the pressure out of learning to land those flips.

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Airbnb goes instant: book stays for tonight or tomorrow, starting today

It's been a long 24 hours. First, that assassin woke you up with attempted murder. Then, after plunging to the Paris streets, you narrowly avoided death while leading your assailant on a high-speed chase through the backstreets of the 6th arrondissement. Thankfully, you managed to make that flight to Los Angeles from Charles de Gaulle. But oh no! Zut alors! You don't have somewhere to stay in LA! What's a raconteur to do? Airbnb may be your new solution. The company known for facilitating stays in individually owned properties (rather than, say, a hotel) is expanding into the immediacy market, today adding the book it tonight/tomorrow function to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Of course, that's just the beginning, with more cities to come in the coming months. Perhaps Paris?Airbnb (This Weekend)

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Outlook.com now lets you create extra-specific email rules

If you're an email power user, you frequently know what to do with messages as soon as they hit your inbox -- even if it's just to avoid dealing with them until later. Microsoft is more than happy to accommodate your exacting requirements, as it just began rolling out a big Outlook.com update that allows for particularly complex email rules. You can now perform automatic actions based on time limits, the read state, email tallies and the familiarity of a contact. If you haven't read a friend's message for a day, for example, you can mark it as important so that it doesn't get buried.

Whether or not you're that demanding, there are a few other upgrades you're likely to notice in day-to-day use. You can now respond in-line to an email thread, and it's possible to undo mistakes in more places. It's also much easier to sort people depending on whether they're using Facebook or Skype messaging. You can even switch services in mid-stream; if you'd rather go straight to Skype chat, you can. The Outlook.com refinements will take a few weeks to reach everyone, but it might be worth the wait if you believe that small time-savers make a big difference. 0 Comments Share

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Sonos' revamped, search-friendly music controller is now available to everyone

Should you own any Sonos audio gear, you've probably been on pins and needles waiting for the company's big (and frankly overdue) controller app revamp. Well, it's here: starting today, both Android and iOS users can snag the redesigned remote without having to sign up for a beta test. As before, the centerpiece is a universal search that makes it easier to find music, whether it's on your phone or a streaming service like Google Play. You'll also get a truly modern-looking interface that's far simpler for both finding your next tune and setting up multi-room sound. The app is available as we write this, so have at it if you're a fan of Sonos' wireless speaker tech.

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Care about an open internet? Tell the US government on Twitter today

Rumors that the FCC would let ISPs like Comcast or Verizon give an internet "fast lane" to well-heeled customers has become a debacle, with Google, Yahoo and a hundred other companies denouncing the idea. The FCC and chairman Tom Wheeler have been in damage control mode ever since, and now want to hear what you think about net neutrality. Starting at 2pm ET today, FCC Senior Counsel Gigi B. Sohn will take your questions over Twitter, submitted using the #FCCNetNeutrality hashtag. Then, you'll just need to search Twitter using that same hashtag to follow the resulting dialogue. For instance, we're curious to find out how it could allow such fast lanes without slowing down everybody else, something they've sworn not to do. And that's just the tip of the iceberg -- given the sudden swarm of interest in the subject, it should make for a fascinating hour if you can spare it.

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The Xbox One price drop isn't just to boost sales, says Microsoft

This morning, less than a year after Microsoft unveiled its Xbox One, the game console's price dropped from $500 to $400. How's Microsoft making up for the price difference? By removing Kinect, of course. The camera/microphone peripheral introduced halfway through Xbox 360's life cycle was a standard in every Xbox One sold since launch last November, but no longer. As of this June, a second option will exist on retailer shelves. A less expensive option. And Xbox marketing lead Yusuf Mehdi is all about that option:

"We have 80-plus million Xbox 360 users today who want an Xbox One, and many of them tell us, 'For me, it's an affordability issue. I'm gonna get there, it's just a question of time. If you make it more affordable, then I'll upgrade faster.' So this is an opportunity to really make it easier for them to get there at their pace."

Of course, providing that option is in the interest of spurring sales. The issue isn't that Xbox One consoles aren't selling, it's that they're not selling as fast as Sony's PlayStation 4. Currently, Xbox One is a couple million units behind PlayStation 4, and it's impossible to cite those numbers without considering today's news as directly attributable. Mehdi doesn't agree.

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The Boyfriend Log merges data obsession with your love life

If we can log our exercise and eating data to get recommendations on how to improve our health, who's to say we can't apply the same concept to our love life? After all, with every day comes 1,440 minutes in which your relationship will live, breath and -- gasp -- change. Sometimes those fluctuations can be a lot to digest, and an app called The Boyfriend Log is here to help. Currently available on iOS, it does exactly what you'd think: monitor satisfaction with your S.O. on a day-to-day basis, showing you mood patterns to help you decide whether or not you've found "the one."

With The Boyfriend Log, you answer the question "How was your relationship today?" with one of several color-coded responses, including romantic, flat, sad, happy and angry. A calendar view lets you see which moods are the most predominant; a lot of blue days might mean you have some reevaluating to do. If you're dating multiple people at once, comparing your calendars for each suitor could provide some additional clarity. According to the app's website, you might even use the data as a jumping-off point for a "loving, truthful discussion about what's really going on."

Hey, if it helps you to keep a diary of your relationship's ups and downs, more power to you. And, interestingly, one of the App Store reviewers notes that she's used it to rate her success at work each day. (Talk about dating yourself!) That said, not every boyfriend (or girlfriend) would be thrilled to learn they're being treated like the subject of a study. And while the app is protected by a PIN of your choosing, if your partner does crack the code, you could no longer have a relationship to analyze.

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Google's voice-activated Spell Up game hones your speling skills

We've seen charming and freaky in Google's games, but the search giant has a nobler aim with its latest experiment: improving your English skills. Spell Up is a mishmash of a spelling bee, Wheel of Fortune and Jumble, with voice recognition thrown in for good measure. You can launch it in any Chrome browser on a desktop, Android or iOS device, though you can only use a keyboard on an iPhone or iPad. Once you're in, you'll be able select a difficulty level and build a tower of words, until a wrong move crashes the whole thing down. It worked great for me on Android, but using it on my desktop was a F-A-I-L for some reason, as letters like 'G' and 'S" couldn't be recognized. Perhaps you'll have better luck, though -- you can try it here.

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New smart glasses warn when you're fatigued

Many people know that they should take breaks when they're fatigued, but actually recognizing that worn-down state is tricky; it's all too easy to push past the breaking point. If JINS' upcoming Meme smart glasses live up to their billing, though, you'll always know when it's time to relax. The Bluetooth wearable includes both eye and motion sensors that can tell when you're close to nodding off. If it gets to that point, a companion smartphone app will give you a heads-up. The eyewear is useful even when you're fully alert, as it can handle basic fitness duties like step counting and calorie tracking.

While the Meme glasses won't ship until spring 2015, JINS will offer a programming kit this fall so that third-party apps can make use of its head tracking skills. Pricing also hasn't been nailed down, but the company plans to release three styles (including the sunglasses you see above) in its native Japan for somewhere between ¥70,000 to ¥100,000, or $685 to $979. There's no word on a US launch, unfortunately, but we're hoping they'll be available for import -- they'd be perfect for dealing with that mid-day slump. 0 Comments Share

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Flower Power review: Can technology give you a green thumb?

Sure, you've heard of the connected home, but what about the connected garden? If you're someone who manages to always kill your plants, Flower Power, a new gadget from Parrot, might sound like just the thing. The $60 Bluetooth-connected device aims to turn your black thumb green by sending you daily push notifications about your garden's health. The small sensor can provide up-to-the-minute reports that can ensure everything from your potatoes to your petunias are getting exactly the right amount of sunlight, water and even fertilizer. So, is the tiny gadget what your garden needs?Parrot Flower Power review

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