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Internet in the United States

Supporters of Net Neutrality protest

California lawmakers pass a strict ‘net neutrality’ bill

Supporters of California’s proposed regulations contend that net neutrality rules would bar major internet providers from blocking, slowing down or giving preferential access to online content.

The marquee of United Artists Theater during Amazon's premiere screening of the TV series "Transparent" in Los Angeles, California on September 15, 2014.

Amazon’s new show might mark a new era in how you watch TV

Technology
Aaron Swartz poses in a Borderland Books in San Francisco. The Internet activist is the subject of new documentary about his life, activism and death.

The story of Internet icon Aaron Swartz comes to life in a new documentary

Environment

Beyond .com: Prepare for new (possibly confusing) domain names

Environment

An expanded naming system on the Web

Environment
The World

ICANN Expands Domain Name Extensions

Business, Economics and Jobs

Today the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a global body that coordinates internet names, voted to allow companies to apply for their own domain name extensions. Mariko Oi of the BBC joins us.

The World

Google changes executive line-up

Business, Economics and Jobs

Google has announced significant changes to the company’s executive line-up, as chief executive Eric Schmidt hands over his management role to Google co-founder Larry Page. The changes are set to take effect on April 4th.

The World

Will the Web open the door to an expanded naming system?

Environment

A decision expected later today could radically expand the number of top-level domain names available on the Web. Many governments anticipate a more global web experience sensitive to cultural identity while many others fear the potential for confusion and online fraud. Guest: Jennifer Schenker, Paris-based technology correspondent for BusinessWeek.

The World

Geo answer

Global Politics

Today’s Geo Quiz asks for the name of a former count. .SU stands for the Soviet Union. Despite efforts to pull the plug on the Internet country code, an estimated 80-thousand websites still use it.