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Author: John Colascione
John Colascione is a Long Island native, entrepreneur, publisher, and author with more than 25 years of experience in online media, technology, and digital business. Having grown up on Long Island, he brings extensive experience covering regional news, local communities, business, technology, and emerging trends. Colascione is also founder and Chief Executive Officer of SEARCHEN NETWORKS®, established in 2001, the author of Mastering Your Website and publishes business and technology news through StrategicRevenue.com. Additional information about his professional work and career is available at JohnColascione.com.
MELVILLE, NY – The Fair Media Council will bring together the founders of three Long Island digital news publications on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for a masterclass exploring how online…
BROOKHAVEN, NY – Researchers at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully transmitted quantum information through 13 miles of open air, marking what the institutions described as the…
KINGS PARK, NY – A new survey released by the Fair Media Council is offering a revealing look at how people – particularly in the Long Island and New York…
NEW YORK, NY – In the early days of cybercrime, attackers pursued large corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies where a single breach could yield massive payouts. Today, that strategy…
NEW YORK, NY – Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to fake and lookalike website domains as a low-cost, high-impact way to target businesses and consumers. The practice, known as digital squatting,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Post announced a sweeping reduction of its workforce this week, cutting more than 300 positions and reshaping its editorial operations in response to mounting financial…
NEW YORK, NY – A U.S. federal magistrate judge in Manhattan has ruled that OpenAI must hand over approximately 20 million anonymized user chat logs to news publishers pursuing copyright…
NEW YORK, NY – Psychologist and physician Dr. Leonard Sax says American children are growing up in a cultural environment increasingly defined by weakened parental authority, technology overload, and shifting…
NEW YORK, NY – Nine regional news organizations have filed a sweeping copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, marking the latest and one of the most aggressive legal challenges to…
NEW YORK, NY – Online video platform Rumble has secured a two-year, $100 million advertising commitment from stablecoin issuer Tether, the latest step in a rapidly expanding alliance that now…
NEW YORK, NY – In early 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden took office, YouTube viewers began noticing that official White House and administration-related YouTube channels-such as The White House…
WASHINGTON, DC – Google’s video platform YouTube is preparing to restore access to channels that were permanently removed under policies targeting COVID-19 and election-related misinformation, a shift that marks a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Google avoided the harshest penalties in a landmark antitrust case this week, as a federal judge declined to force the company to sell off major assets but…
KINGS PARK, NY – When people think of Long Island, they almost always picture two counties: Nassau and Suffolk. Yet geographically, Long Island stretches across four counties, including Brooklyn (Kings…
NEW YORK, NY – A growing debate over artificial intelligence safety has intensified following reports that ChatGPT and other chatbots have been linked to dangerous interactions with vulnerable users. The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an aggressive move to slash the cost of prescription medications in the United States, the Trump administration has sent formal letters to 17 top pharmaceutical companies…
NEW YORK, NY – In a landmark agreement signaling a major shift in the relationship between big tech and traditional media, Amazon has entered into a multi-year licensing deal with…
NEW YORK, NY – The dominance of Google Search is facing a quiet but measurable shift, as a growing share of users are turning to AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a major step toward federal regulation of the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on H.R. 3633 — the Digital Asset…
NEW YORK, NY – In a development that should concern anyone who has ever typed a question into ChatGPT, a federal judge has ordered OpenAI and Microsoft to preserve all…
CHICAGO, IL – Two of the most recognized names in online job recruitment – CareerBuilder and Monster.com – are set to sell their business units as part of a bankruptcy…
LONG ISLAND, NY – Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced on Tuesday that the company plans to shrink its corporate workforce over the next few years as growing adoption of generative…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its antitrust actions against Google by proposing the company divest two key components of its advertising technology business: the AdX…
NEW YORK, NY – Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, prompting concerns over the security of sensitive customer data. In response, New York Attorney General…
NEW YORK, NY – Google, the long-dominant leader in online search, is experiencing a notable decline in market share as artificial intelligence (AI) platforms increasingly disrupt traditional search behaviors. According…
WASHINGTON, D.C . – President Donald Trump has declared his ambition to establish the United States as the “crypto capital of the planet,” emphasizing his administration’s commitment to cryptocurrency and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Shortly after the November 2024 election, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr sent letters to the CEOs of major technology companies, including Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet, requesting information…
NEW YORK CITY – The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed a regulation requiring restaurants using charbroilers to reduce their emissions by 75%. This rule targets…
NEW YORK, NY – Meta Platforms and Amazon are among the latest major U.S. corporations to scale back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move reflects a broader…
BABYLON, NY – The New York Post is expanding its coverage to Long Island, with a focus on local news, sports, and politics. This move positions the Post as a…