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A demonstrator stands guard with a rudimentary mortar in front of a burning barricade during protests against Nicolás Maduro's government in San Cristóbal, Venezuela.

Venezuelans, at home and abroad, have to jump through hoops to stay connected as protests continue

Conflict & Justice

How do you stay connected during a crisis? That’s the dilemma facing Venezuelans as the country experiences its biggest uprising in years. Some people are relying on new, lower-profile apps, more than Facebook and Twitter, to keep in touch.

Pennies for plays: Royalties from streaming services still small for many musicians

Business, Economics and Jobs

Songwriter David Lowery lashes out at rates streaming radio pays

Arts, Culture & Media

Facebook IPO: Discussing the social network’s mobile question

Environment

Facebook announces $1 billion acquisition of Instagram

Environment
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Google: The world’s most powerful cartographer

Environment

Google has the power to inflame international conflicts in its efforts to keep Google Maps neutral.

Internet-based telephony

Environment

Once upon a time, internet-based phone service was “the future”; now tech watchers are wondering about its survival.

Streaming Music on the Internet

Arts, Culture & Media

Getting your music off of the internet needn’t land you in court; several legal services now have catalogs voluminous enough to satisfy most appetites.

When We Wrote Letters

Seems there was a time, not that long ago, when everyone ran to the mailbox, knowing there might be something special waiting for them inside. That time, however, has gradually been coming to an end, as more of us rely on email, texting, and Skype to communicate. It’s a reality that even the U.S. Postal […]

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