Americans would rather have their tech than stay warm, SOPA can't touch .com and .org sites, and Google decides its new navigation menu could not stand up to the old black one.
- Technology Costs Trump Utility Bills, Discrepancy Rising [STUDY]: A recent study shows that 63% of Americans spend 35% more on technology bills than utility bills and is expected to rise. The most money per month was spent on mobile phones, while the average family of three or more people owned 10-11 internet capable devices. [Mashable]
- If SOPA's Main Target Is The Pirate Bay, It's Worth Pointing Out That ThePirateBay.org Is Immune From SOPA: All .com and .org sites are excluded from SOPA in its current form. This makes The Pirate Bay's main site, RapidShare, and Megaupload immune. [Techdirt]
- Google's Black Navigation Bar Is Back: Google switches back to black navigation bar, as the newer navigation menu did not accomplish its intended task of simplifying things. [Google Operating System Blog]
- EMI Sues Irish State For Not Implementing Piracy Blocking Provisions: A case is being brought against the Irish state for failing to comply with European law regarding internet copyright. [TorrentFreak]
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