Internet

Google Fiber & KC: A Complicated Pair

Beth Lipoff and Stephen Steigman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

What began as a lofty goal to increase access to high-speed Internet has become a reality with Google Fiber. However, questions about the methods behind implementing this service still remain.

Captive Audience: The Telecom Industry

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Ten years ago, the United States stood at the forefront of the Internet revolution. With some of the fastest speeds and lowest prices in the world for high-speed Internet access, the nation was poised to be the global leader in the new knowledge-based economy.

Breaking Down Google Fiber's Plans For Kansas City

Suzanne Hogan — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:52:55 +0000

1100 other cities wanted it – but we got it- Google Fiber. Since it was announced that ‘we got it’ about a year and a half ago, Kansas City has been eagerly waiting for details. What it is it? How much is it going to cost and how will the city get connected? And perhaps the more important looming question, how will Fiber change our city?

Google Fiber: The Big Reveal On Thursday

Laura Spencer — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:18:05 +0000

Google Fiber is scheduled to make a "special announcement" on Thursday, July 26, at 11 am CDT.

ICANN's Call For New Domain Names Brings Criticism, And $357 Million

Bill Chappell — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:50:00 +0000

ICANN, the corporation that rules the Internet's address book, plans to increase the number of "top level" domains from the current 22 to 1,000 domains starting in early 2013. But not everyone is happy with that plan — and many say it's an open call to price-gougers and con artists.

Others complain that with 1,930 applications, ICANN — a non-profit corporation — raised just over $357 million.

Google Fiber Coming Soon...So What?

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske and Greta Wendelin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:43:05 +0000

There's no question that we're going to get it, but then what do we do with it? The ultra-high-speed internet service, Google Fiber, is coming to Kansas City, but many questions remain as to what it will mean for the community.

Computer Guys: The Internet Of Things

Andrea Silenzi, Jabulani Leffall and Charlie Upchurch — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:42:23 +0000

As of 2008, the number of inanimate objects connected to the Internet exceeded the world population. Experts predict that by the year 2020, there will be more than 50 billion things, from animals to toasters, connected to the web.

The Information Diet

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:09:12 +0000

The great thing about modern technology? We can easily and cheaply access data on just about anything 24/7. The down side? It’s being done in such great quantity and with such little regard for quality that it has led to "information obesity."