Judges consider whether FBI violated free speech (Reuters)
Reuters - A panel of federal appeals court judges pushed a U.S. government lawyer on Wednesday to answer why FBI letters sent out to Internet service providers seeking information should remain secret.

Enterprises Likely To Turn Off IE8 'Porn Mode' (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Anyone perusing porn sites at home will appreciate Microsoft's latest efforts at browser privacy, but it's not clear it will do much for the enterprise. Internet Explorer product manager Andrew Ziegler discussed the new privacy features of IE8, currently in its second beta, in an extensive blog post Monday. Users of the new software will be able to turn on Microsoft's InPrivate Browsing and Blocking features.

Another Gold Medalist's Age in Question
Search engine technology may uncover something China wants to keep hidden.

Arctic Sea Ice Drops to Near-Record Low
Arctic Ocean sea ice has melted to the second-lowest minimum on record.

Bloggers Vie for More Party Influence
Bloggers offer an alternative platform that has DNC officials listening.

Political Txt Msgs: Effective or Annoying?
Making sure not to text constituents too much is imperative, analysts say.