Features WikiLeaks.org Back Up, But Is It WikiLeaks? Shortly after WikiLeaks began its release of more than 250,000 diplomatic documents, its domain name service (DNS) provider pulled the plug on its long-time name, WikiLeaks.org. Two days later, the name was re-registered and the other day it was set to redirect users to another site - mirror.wikileaks.info - which hosts an old version of the… Mike Melanson View comments
Data Services Facebook Makes Big New Move to Capture More User Data Facebook today unveiled an incredibly simple new service that will allow any website owner to hand over user registration for their site to Facebook, undoubtedly something countless independent sites have considered since seeing the disaster that resulted from the hacking of Gawker's user account info earlier this month. The new tool, called… Marshall Kirkpatrick View comments
News Obama Calls for Federal Internet Privacy Policy Office The Obama administration today issued its official call for the creation of a new Privacy Policy Office that would focus on facilitating discussions among stakeholders in order to protect and inform consumers about the privacy risks, costs and opportunities created by the growth in personal data online. In a corresponding Department of Commerce… Marshall Kirkpatrick View comments
Apple New Apps for Your iPhone & Android, Winter 2010 Edition ReadWriteWeb doesn't do a lot of mobile application reviews, but every now and then (ideally, every month, but realistically, every 2-3 months) we like to round-up some of our favorite newcomers to the smartphone application scene. We last rounded up our picks for top new apps in October, when there were 225,00 apps available in iTunes. Today… Mobile Sarah Perez View comments
Tips AddedDomains.com - A New Tool for Startups Researching Domain Names Often when we talk about domain names and startups, it's in terms of selecting a good one. Having a good name for your startup may not be the key to your success, but it's still a critical piece and you certainly do want to choose wisely. The advice around picking a name is worth repeating, because you don't want to be stuck with a lousy name… Audrey Watters View comments