Wikipedia stories
Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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social media
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privacy
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wikipedia
Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger is calling for a social media strike on July 4 and 5 to demand control of users' data. #DigitalIndependence.
Android App Review: Wikipedia
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Wikipedia's freshly rebuilt app brings the world's knowledge to your pocket with enhanced speed and mobile-friendly features.
Check Point discovers critical vulnerability for Wikipedia.org and other ‘Wiki’ sites
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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open source
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cybersecurity
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wikipedia
Check Point exposes a critical flaw in Wikipedia's fabric, potentially saving millions from cyber threats.
Apple unveils iOS 7
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Apple has released its most significant iOS update since the original iPhone, according to senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi.
App Review: Wikiweb
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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apple
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gaming
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reviews
Wikiweb, the perfect Wikipedia app for your iPhone or iPad, transforms aimless browsing into an educational pastime.
Is Wiki the ticket to predicting the stock market?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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wikipedia
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stock market
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warwick business school
Wikipedia could have been used as early warning signs of stock market movements, according to a new study published today in Scientific Reports.
Android App of the Week - Kindle for Android
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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kindle
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wikipedia
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sync
If you’re like me and you’ve been hanging out for what seems like forever for someone to buy you a Kindle, the Kindle for Android App is a perfect substitute until your next birthday.
U.S. scraps piracy bills
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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google
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piracy
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wikipedia
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) are dead according to former Senator Chris Dodd.
How to access Wikipedia during blackout - Updated
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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twitter
As Wikipedia goes dark to protest SOPA and PIPA, users find ways to access it via Google's cache and a humorous Twitter feed offers 'facts'.
Mark Zuckerberg posts first tweet since 2009
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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facebook
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twitter
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wikipedia
Mark Zuckerberg breaks his Twitter silence since 2009, urging followers to oppose SOPA and PIPA bills to protect internet freedom.
Wikipedia to shut down for 24 hours - Updated
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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twitter
Wikipedia to go dark for 24 hrs in global protest against SOPA and PIPA, calling for action against the bills threatening internet freedom.
US$500k donation kicks off Wikipedia funding drive
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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google
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wikipedia
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funding
Wikipedia's fundraising drive starts strong with a US$500k donation from Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, targeting US$28.3m in spending.
10 More strange (And extraordinary) Wikipedia pages
Sun, 1st May 2011
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edutech
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telco
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wikipedia
Discover 10 bizarre Wikipedia entries from sofa mysteries to mythical neck stretchers. A peculiar journey through the internet's curiosities.
10 more wild (Unsettling and sometimes revolting) Wikipedia pages
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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cloud services
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telco
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websites
Meat pies meet fizz, history's odd synod, sweet corporeal honey, and a Queen's uninvited guest.
11 weird pages on Wikipedia
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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edutech
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telco
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wikipedia
With the general public let loose to edit Wikipedia, you’re bound to get some pages that you wouldn’t find in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
FBI and Wikipedia stand-off over logo
Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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fbi
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wikipedia
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seal
The FBI has demanded that Wikipedia remove its seal from their website and has threatened legal action if it is not taken down.
Facebook fails in customer satisfaction
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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advertising
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social networking
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facebook
When it comes to customer satisfaction, Facebook is the pits, says a newly released white paper.
Power outage strikes Wikipedia
Mon, 5th Jul 2010
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twitter
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wikipedia
Online encyclopaedia goes offline after power outage in a US data centre.
YouTube turns five
Tue, 18th May 2010
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youtube
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advertising
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google
YouTube sees two billion daily views as it turns five, but co-founder Chad Hurley sees more potential.
Back to school essentials
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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microsoft
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nz
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google
Well, the holidays are almost over, and students across the whole country are returning for another year at school.
Locally-developed cloud launched
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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storage
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servers
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orcon
[UPDATED] Orcon today launched what it claims is New Zealand’s first locally-developed cloud computing service.
Wikipedia tackiling 'vandals'
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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wikipedia
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complaints
Wikipedia is experimenting with tighter controls on its pages, to stop the posting of inaccurate, untrue or defamatory material.