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Net neutrality: The FCC voted to end it. What that means for you!

Last Thursday the Federal Communications Commission voted to roll back net neutrality regulations passed by the agency two years ago. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.  Click the link at the end for more questions and answers. 

Q: What is net neutrality?

A: Net neutrality, or open Internet, is the principle that Internet service providers (ISPs) should give consumers access to all legal content and applications on an equal basis, without favoring some sources or blocking others. It prohibits ISPs from charging content providers for speedier delivery of their content on "fast lanes" and deliberately slowing the content from content providers that may compete with ISPs.

Q: What were the net neutrality rules before? Why should I care?

A: In February 2015, the FCC, then chaired by Democrat Tom Wheeler, passed regulations giving the agency the ability to protect the principles of net neutrality. In the 3-2 vote, Democratic commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel voted yes, along with Wheeler, who was appointed by President Obama, while then-commissioner Pai and commissioner Michael O'Rielly, both Republicans, voted no. The regulations aimed to ensure that all the Internet content you want to access — be it streaming video, audio or other material — would be treated equally by ISPs. Another goal: to give start-ups and entrepreneurs access to broadband networks without undue influence from the ISPs.


For more questions and answers click the link below to bring you to the USA TODAY article by: Mike Snider, Roger Yu and Emily BrownPublished 3:43 p.m. ET April 26, 2017 | Updated 7:46 p.m. ET Dec. 14, 2017

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/04/26/what-net-neutrality-and-what-would-its-reversal-mean/100930220/

What is this Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a new currency that was created in 2009 by an unknown person using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. Transactions are made with no middle men – meaning, no banks! Bitcoin can be used to book hotels on Expedia, shop for furniture on Overstock and buy Xbox games. But much of the hype is about getting rich by trading it. The price of bitcoin skyrocketed into the thousands in 2017.  

- To read the rest of the article By: Tal Yellin, Dominic Aratari, Jose Pagliery / CNNMoney and find out more about Bitcoin click the link below.
http://money.cnn.com/infographic/technology/what-is-bitcoin/

Impressive Series Of 360° Interactive Videos Of “New Seven Wonders” and more!

The New York Times has just published a series of 360° interactive videos on "The New Seven Wonders."  It is included in the New York Times 360° interactive video series called, The Daily 360. Click the link below to check The New Seven Wonders and more!  There are 360° interactive videos on the cutting, placing, and lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, a ride on a New York City Ferry and more. Enjoy!


https://www.nytimes.com/video/the-daily-360