Topic: Berkman Centre for Internet & Society

Kids turning to cellphone for Internet; it's tough on parent oversight

The number of teens and tweens accessing the Internet via cellphone is growing, a new survey says, posing bigger problems for parents who like to keep tabs on their kid's Internet activities. 

Africa Monitor #Kony2012: The viral video a year after the headlines

A controversial 30-minute documentary about central African warlord Joseph Kony scored 100 million YouTube hits last March. What was its impact?

Is the death of newspapers the end of good citizenship?

The death of newspapers – by cutbacks, outright disappearance, or morphing into lean websites – means a reduction of watchdog reporting and less local information. Some say it has caused a drop in civic participation. Is it a blow to good citizenship?

Top 5 bullying myths

We all know that bullying is wrong but you may know even less about bullying than you originally thought. Monitor correspondent Stephanie Hanes debunks 5 popular misconceptions.

Modern Parenthood Bullying: Teens take the lead as anti-bullying mentors, advocates

Bullying prevention starts with teens, and in communities around the country they are taking the lead as anti-bullying leaders, advocates, and mentors for their peers. It is an inspiring trend at a time when several high-profile teen suicides have been linked to bullying.

Facebook's forgotten rule: No fake names allowed

Using a fake name to cloak identity online is becoming less tolerated. But will these company policies from Facebook and Google hold up as users voice their dissatisfaction?

Hacker arrests: Why Anonymous might not be so anonymous

This week's arrests of 21 members of Anonymous in the US and Europe show that, given time and resources, cybersleuths can track down hackers. But doubts remain over whether authorites caught any big fish.

Egypt reopens Internet, Facebook access

Facebook and Twitter are up and running again in Egypt, as are the URLs of several important Egyptian sites.

Did WikiLeaks bring on cyberwar? Maybe a cyber sit-in.

After Visa, MasterCard, and others cut services to WikiLeaks, a group launched ‘distributed denial of service’ attacks against these businesses. But a new analysis shows that the attacks lacked punch.

WikiLeaks army 'Anonymous' eyes Bank of America with 'Operation BOA Constrictor'

Anonymous, the loosely knit association of WikiLeaks supporters, is seeking to rally the online faithful to attack Bank of America with 'Operation BOA Constrictor.'

Are iPads, smartphones, and the Mobile Web rewiring the way we think?

Multitasking on smartphones, iPads, and the Mobile Web makes some feel smarter and others just more scattered. Is it changing how we think?

'Haystack' gives Iranian opposition hope for evading Internet censorship

Haystack, an encryption software custom made to help the Iranian opposition evade official attempts to censor the Internet, is giving some regime opponents hope of organizing and making progress online.

Teen says school spied on him at home via school-issued laptop

Harriton High School in Pennsylvania gave laptops to all students. But when it appeared to use the webcam to monitor student behavior, it ran into a buzz saw of criticism, including a class-action lawsuit.

Adults ruined blogs for kids, study shows

A new report from the Pew's Internet and American Life Project reveals a decline in blogging among teens.

What recourse for a nation under cyberattack?

Almost none. No international framework exists to identify or sanction an attacking country.

Second guessing Twitter's effect on post-election Iran

Why Iran's Twitter revolution is unique

The government's tight control of the Internet has spawned a generation adept at circumventing cyber roadblocks, making the country ripe for a technology–driven protest movement.

On the eve of Tiananmen anniversary, a new tool for tracking Web outages

Blogs, YouTube: the new battleground of Gaza conflict

Both sides used the Internet to rally supporters and shape public opinion.

Ethan Zuckerman on how to engineer serendipity online

A discussion with the Harvard Internet scholar on how to stumble upon the Web’s gems.

New media feels heat after Apple misstep

CNN's citizen reporters sent Apple stocks plunging Friday with a false report on Steve Jobs.

Who else reads your e-mail?

Your employer and the government can snoop legally.

O3b Networks: A far-out plan to deliver the Web

Are 16 satellites the answer to reaching 3 billion people?

Efforts to rein in online fight videos

Pressure builds on social-networking websites to do more to block such content. Legislation is afoot, too.

Rise in lawsuits against bloggers

Since 2004, 159 court actions have targeted citizen journalists for libel and other charges.