A rather standard how-to YouTube clip is causing a stir in Russia after becoming the focus of a dispute between the government and the video site. The three-minute clip, which provides instructions for applying scary Halloween makeup, was banned at...
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Motion sensors allow users to control the screen of a device without having to touch it.
How an Old Russian Invention Inspired STMicro’s Hover Screen
It’s the latest in mobile technology, inspired by an invention nearly a hundred years ago. At this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, chipmaker STMicroelectronics is showcasing screen technology that works by just hovering your hand a few inches away from the...
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The U.S. government has vowed to fight efforts by Russia and China to empower the U.N. to regulate the Internet.
U.S. vs. China, Russia in Battle for Control Over the Internet
This could be a crucial week for the future of the Internet and who controls it. At a conference in Dubai that ends on Friday, the United Nations could emerge with significant authority over key parts of the Internet. And as...
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