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Searching for things in the Microsoft Store can be a bit cumbersome at times. Luckily, Xbox Insiders had been testing new sorting options over the last few weeks, and the changes have just rolled out.

Facebook has just released a filter-focused update to its Messenger app, which adds the Snapchat-like filters and reactions to its video chat along with a couple of other improvements.

British MPs are considering new amendments to the Digital Economy Bill 2016-17 which could see adult sites that don't implement age verification being blocked in the country.

Sky has announced that its Broadband Shield will be enabled by default for new and existing users. It follows a trial which showed, when enabled by default, people were more likely to use it.

UK broadband users are rejecting the ISP-level porn filters introduced at the behest of the government, with 95% of BT Broadband customers, and 92% of those on Sky Broadband, opting out of using them.

Default filters for adult content introduced by UK ISPs are blocking innocuous sites while failing to block hardcore porn - but the 'Go Away Cameron' Chrome extension offers a complete workaround.

As the UK prepares for porn to be blocked by default on all ISPs, user data shows that 8.5% of all UK web activity is based around adult content - more than the US, but not as much as Germany.

Twitter has announced that photo filters are now available in their apps for iOS and Android, allowing people to "enhance" their photos in an Instagram-like fashion from within the app

As Instagram grows at a phenomenal rate, it seems that Twitter wants a piece of that action, as plans to introduce Instagram-style photo filters and other features into its mobile apps are revealed.

Telecommunications Minister Stephen Conroy says new measures are being put in place to provide greater protection to children from online pornography and violent websites. Senator Conroy says it will be mandatory for all internet service...

Advanced features in Google's search engine are being used by spammers to disguise the URLs of spamvertised sites. Hackers have been using Google search functions to hunt for vulnerabilities. Now their peers in the junk...

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