All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues
The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.
-
Drone Maker DJI Becomes First Chinese Company to Stop Selling in Russia
DJI, the world’s largest hobby drone maker, will stop selling drones in Russia and Ukraine over concerns “about the reported military use of its products,” according to the company. The move will come as a surprise to many, if only because China, where DJI is based, is an ally of Russia.
-
Say Goodbye to Incandescent Light Bulbs
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the incandescent light bulb is officially dead, and producers and sellers must begin phasing them out before a widespread ban in July 2023.
-
Group Sues White House Over Oil & Gas Report That Didn’t Mention Climate Change
Environmental group Friends of the Earth filed a lawsuit against the White House this week after it did not respond to request for information about why the Department of Interior’s 2021 leasing program report downplayed climate urgency. The report failed to mention the environmental impacts of leasing public lands for the purpose of oil and…
-
Roku Partners With Lionsgate to Bring Movies To Ad-Supported Roku Channel
Roku doesn’t want you to forget about it for your streaming needs, so it’s been working on sweetening the deal. The company has announced that it recently closed a multi-year agreement with Lionsgate. If you have a Roku TV or set-top box, stock up on popcorn and snacks, because the movies are coming to you.