When it comes to using less power, or in other words, draining less energy. IE8 or Internet Explorer 8 wins the race ahead of it's other rivals. According to AnandTech, IE8 wins the title of most power conserving internet browsing software, while Apple's Safari earned the title of most energy consuming browser. A report by Softpedia indicated that IE8 was evidently the winning browser without much competition based on the results from the AnandTech test. This latest test prove that not all is loss for IE8 as there has been numerous other significant events which also conclude that IE8 does have some favorable features in comparison to Google's Chrome and Mozilla Firefox which is seen to be riding high among internet users nowadays.
Slow internet in Malaysia again
Malaysia's largest internet service provider, TM reported that some of their undersea internet cables named Asia-Pacific Cable Network 2 (APCN2) are damaged once again. Altough no reason of the damage could be made available, it is greatly suspected that the damage was caused by Typhoon Marakot.
According to TM, internet users would experience slow connection to sites located in Taiwan and the USA due to this damage. However, they also assured that their technicians are working around the clock to rectify the problem as son as possible.
British Children Doing 'Sexting'
'Sexting' or swapping sexually explicit images of oneself over mobile phones are becoming a huge hit among British children. According to Britain's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Center (CEOP), there has been a huge jump in reports regarding this concerning behavior.
CEOP also said that sexting is dangerous because these children would be easy targets for bullying and victimizing as those sexual images can be used against them in the future.
The report produced by REUTERS also quoted CEOP as saying that there is no law to prosecute children distributing sexual elicit images, as the law is made up for adults, hence making the restriction of sexting very difficult.
CEOP also said that sexting is dangerous because these children would be easy targets for bullying and victimizing as those sexual images can be used against them in the future.
The report produced by REUTERS also quoted CEOP as saying that there is no law to prosecute children distributing sexual elicit images, as the law is made up for adults, hence making the restriction of sexting very difficult.
Malaysian Government Cancels Internet Filter Plans
The Star reported that the government has decided to do away with the filter over the internet. According to the report, the government would enforce current laws including the seditious law enactment over those whom misuse the internet.
Last week, Datuk Seri Rais Yatim whom is in charge of the Information, Communications, Culture and Arts Ministry confirmed that the government is putting out a tender to filter the internet. The plan, which is said to be similar to China's failed "Green Dam" project roared Malaysia's online community with huge protest coming from almost every corner. Formar Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir also made a statement over his displeasure of such move, shall it be implemented.
Nevertheless, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak was quick to quash any allegations on the plans, and today, Datuk Seri Rais Yatim himself confirmed that the plans have been shelved for good.
Last week, Datuk Seri Rais Yatim whom is in charge of the Information, Communications, Culture and Arts Ministry confirmed that the government is putting out a tender to filter the internet. The plan, which is said to be similar to China's failed "Green Dam" project roared Malaysia's online community with huge protest coming from almost every corner. Formar Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir also made a statement over his displeasure of such move, shall it be implemented.
Nevertheless, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak was quick to quash any allegations on the plans, and today, Datuk Seri Rais Yatim himself confirmed that the plans have been shelved for good.
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