Cecilia Kang

Google Plans to Develop Wireless Networks in Emerging Markets

online.wsj.com — Google is deep in the throes of an effort to fund, build and help run wireless networks in emerging markets such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

Google Said to Face New Antitrust Probe Over Display Ads

bloomberg.com — Google Inc. (GOOG) is facing a new antitrust probe by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission into whether the company is using its leadership in the online display-advertising market to illegally curb competition, people familiar with the matter said.

White House appoints Kerry advisor Danny Sepulveda to U.S. coordinator for international communications and information policy

thecable.foreignpolicy.com — The White House is set to announce the nomination of Danny Sepulveda for U.S. coordinator for international communications and information policy, The Cable has learned, a title that will bring the rank of ambassador. Sepulveda, a cancer survivor and fellow biking buddy of Secretary of State John Kerry, worked in his Senate office as a senior adviser from 2009 to 2012 dealing with commerce and trade.

Apple and Offshore Tax Avoidance

wnyc.org — Apple and other technology giants have come under fire recently for using offshore companies to dodge U.S. tax obligations on billions of dollars earned overseas. Washington Post technology reporter Cecilia Kang and Michael Hudson, a senior editor at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, examine the Senate investigation into Apple and the wider use of offshore tax havens by individuals and companies.

The World's Most Powerful Women 2013: Forbes

huffingtonpost.com — For our 10th annual FORBES Power Women list, our mission is to redefine power. We've selected 100 women go beyond the traditional classifications of the power elite (political and economic might). They are actually shifting our very idea of clout and authority and transforming the world and in exhilarating and novel ways.

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washingtonpost.com — NEW YORK - Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users' accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins. Twitter said in a blog post Wednesday that users will be able to enroll in a login verification program. For those who sign up, Twitter will send a six-digit code using a text message each time they sign in to Twitter.com.

Top Charts in Google Trends-The most searched people, places and things

googleblog.blogspot.com — Ever wonder what the world is searching for? With Google Trends, you can see what's hot right now, and also explore the history and geography of a topic as it evolves. Today you'll find new charts of the most popular people, places and things in more than 40 categories, from movies to sports teams to tourist attractions.

thoughts on Pew’s latest report: notable findings on race and privacy

zephoria.org — thoughts on Pew's latest report: notable findings on race and privacy Yesterday, Pew Internet and American Life Project (in collaboration with Berkman) unveiled a brilliant report about "Teens, Social Media, and Privacy."