http://news.alibaba.com/internet/feed/ The latest internet news, articles and galleries from around the world. en-us Alibaba http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100203506-1-top-10-internet-moments-decade.html 19 Nov 2009 18:02:01 GMT The birth of Wikipedia, the death of Napster, the iPhone, Facebook and Twitter were named Wednesday by the Webby Awards as being among the top 10 Internet moments of the decade. Other events singled out by the New York-based International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, which bestows the an... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100201142-1-obama-visit-arouses-mistrust-china%2527s.html 16 Nov 2009 09:52:56 GMT SHANGHAI, Nov 16 - U.S. President Barack Obama's call on Monday for Internet freedom in China met with wariness and cynicism from many Chinese Internet users, suggesting his effort to win over the country's youth... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100194953-1-internet-censorship-liable-wto-challenge.html 4 Nov 2009 11:28:33 GMT * Censorship breaks WTO rules if restricts service trade * WTO challenge could clarify limits of censorship GENEVA, Nov 4 - Censorship of the Internet is open to challenge at the World Trade Organisation as... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100194892-1-chinese-internet-start-ups-get-crimped.html 4 Nov 2009 09:42:17 GMT BEIJING, Nov 4 - Entrepreneurs are finding the road to Internet riches in China increasingly rough, facing a thicket of regulatory issues, stiff competition and a frontier mentality that leads to frequent underhanded practices. Chinese... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/business-in-china/100189911-1-internet-tv-market-booms-while.html 26 Oct 2009 20:02:02 GMT By Chen Yang Internet TV sales have grown fast since their debut in China this year, but analysts are worrying that copyright problems may hinder the development of the emerging industry. Sales of Internet TV, which allows viewers to choose programs online, increased by 40 percent in October com... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100181306-1-us-government-signs-pact-internet.html 10 Oct 2009 04:59:31 GMT WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The U.S. government and the body in charge of assigning Internet addresses signed an agreement on Wednesday that allows for greater global participation in the Internet domain name process. The U.S.... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100176982-1-vodafone-launches-new-internet-service.html 24 Sep 2009 07:17:51 GMT * Launches Vodafone 360 with integrated social networks * Will launch two Samsung phones with Limo operating system LONDON, Sept 24 - Vodafone announced a new Internet service on Thursday, offering access to a host... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/business-in-china/100168060-1-chinese-browsers-putting-heat-internet.html 7 Sep 2009 17:02:02 GMT By Zhao Qian Microsoft melting Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) browser, which once dominated the Chinese Internet world with 96 percent of the market, has seen its share shrink to 57.8 percent due to the growing popularity of domestic brands. It's the lowest level in Microsoft's history in Chi... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/business-in-china/100160738-1-top-five-tips-china%2527s-internet.html 24 Aug 2009 08:02:01 GMT By Sherman So and J. Christopher Westland Editor鈥檚 note: This article has been adapted from the book Red Wired: China鈥檚 Internet Revolution (http://redwiredrevolution.blogspot.com) co-authored by Sherman So and J. Christopher Westland. The to-be-published book is aimed at helping the readers... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100159876-1-bahrain-tra%2527s-war-internet-piracy.html 21 Aug 2009 06:14:06 GMT Bahrain's telecom watchdog has declared war on Internet piracy, vowing to ensure intellectual property rights were respected by all the country's users. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100153633-1-malaysia-cancel-internet-filter-study-source.html 12 Aug 2009 04:33:31 GMT * Tender was to evaluate Internet filter at gateway level * Proposal came from Information Ministry * To be cancelled after PM learned of project KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 - Malaysia is to cancel an... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100151158-1-q%252Ba-malaysia%2527s-proposed-internet-filter-prompts.html 7 Aug 2009 07:12:46 GMT KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 - Malaysia's information minister said on Friday a proposed Internet filter similar to China's "Green Dam" software" was aimed at stopping pornography. Critics say, however, it could also be used to... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100151154-1-malaysia-denies-internet-filter-curb.html 7 Aug 2009 07:10:18 GMT KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 - Malaysia denied on Friday that a proposed Internet filter would be used to police blogs and websites, saying it would be used only to block pornography. The denial comes after... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100150373-1-update-1-malaysia-plans-internet-filter%252C.html 6 Aug 2009 08:33:40 GMT * Opposition sees filter stifling dissent * Industry officials warn move may hit high-tech investment * Govt wants measures to "control the bad" on Internet KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 - Malaysia is considering setting up... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100149534-1-zain-offers-free-internet-life.html 5 Aug 2009 05:30:29 GMT Zain Bahrain is offering free internet for life, with the company鈥檚 popular Hewar postpaid package. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/finance/100001018-1-other-ways-access-internet.html 5 Sep 2008 05:43:23 GMT As the online and offline worlds continue to converge, being able to access videos and movies from the Internet on your HDTV is important. In some cases, you can connect your computer to your TV. There are also an array of adapters, converters and services, such as Apple TV, that allow you to surf the Web on your big living room screen. Here's a list to get you started... http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/finance/100001007-1-decade-%25E9%2588%25A5%25EF%25BF%25BD-google%2527s-internet-economy.html 5 Sep 2008 03:30:46 GMT It's the success story to beat all internet success stories. Ten years ago, on 7 September 1998, two young graduate students at Stanford University incorporated a company with the (then) odd-sounding name "Google". http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/internet/100002909-1-top-online-marketplaces.html 10 Nov 2008 10:24:03 GMT Finding the Right Sites There are dozens of Internet marketplaces where you can set up shop and sell online. But which sites are worth your time? Finding the right ones depends on what you're selling, who you're trying to reach, and what you're willing to pay. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017543-1-make-your-video-stand-out.html 14 Oct 2009 01:35:14 GMT Video used to be the domain of only the largest companies with the biggest marketing budgets. But the explosion of online video sharing sites has given companies of all sizes the opportunity to create and disseminate videos. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017257-1-creating-content-rich-website.html 11 Sep 2009 09:42:25 GMT Six tips for creating a compelling site your customers will buy from http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017148-1-7-ways-turn-profit-online.html 1 Sep 2009 03:27:43 GMT These simple business models can help you get started, whether you want to create a Web site for your existing company or start from scratch with a new e-business. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100016425-1-4-ways-boost-business-blog.html 10 Jul 2009 01:40:20 GMT If done correctly, a blog can attract a dedicated audience to build upon and share expertise, information, ideas and content, while boosting awareness of your company and brand. If done incorrectly, however, you can leave customers feeling dissatisfied and ready to turn to your competitor. Here are four ways you can leverage a blog: http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/technology/100016032-1-make-more-money-from-your.html 16 Jun 2009 03:28:23 GMT online tips http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/technology/100015906-1-10-tips-avoid-online-auction.html 10 Jun 2009 06:28:30 GMT tips http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100015719-1-6-easy-ways-make-money.html 25 May 2009 08:39:58 GMT To start as an affiliate marketer, you must have a site on which to place links to the products or services you recommend. There are many inexpensive website services such as Hostgator and GoDaddy. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100015700-1-6-website-fixes-make-now.html 22 May 2009 07:06:04 GMT 1. Increase the speed. In an era when "Wow" has been replaced by "Wow, this is fast," entrepreneurs need to focus on speed more than ever. Your site should allow users to get in, find what they need, ask for more information or buy an item, and get on with their busy days. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/technology/100014584-1-who%2527s-leading-way-web-2.0.html 11 Mar 2009 06:33:54 GMT web 2.0 http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/tech-highlight/100006706-1-10-microsoft-research-projects.html 17 Dec 2008 07:10:43 GMT An early look at cutting-edge technology being developed by Microsoft http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/tech-highlight/100003231-1-how-keep-data-safe-web.html 13 Nov 2008 10:36:07 GMT What's not to like about Web applications offered by Google, Microsoft and a host of other software makers? Many of the applications are free and the companies host them on their servers, allowing for easy collaboration and file-sharing. But the drawback of so-called "cloud computing" may be security. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/popular-guide/100002841-1-12-spots-where-wi-fi-free.html 10 Nov 2008 06:58:21 GMT Who doesn't like free wi-fi? Fortunately, there are plenty of places to indulge. Most public libraries now offer free wi-fi services during library hours. But if you want to nibble over a donut or sip your coffee, you're better off trying a commercial zone. Coffee shops, fast food restaurants and even auto body shops are increasingly offering free or modestly priced wi-fi deals, especially to loyal customers.