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Internet users by country world map (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Beyond SOPA: the top nine tech policy stories of 2012 By Timothy B. Lee and Joe Mullin December 27, 2012 Arstechnica The year 2012 started off with one of the most dramatic developments in Internet policy to date: the total implosion of the SOPA/PIPA bills in mid-January. Of all the stories we covered this year, there's little question the outcry over SOPA most changed the debate in Washington . Congressional representatives were deluged by a record public outcry , getting eight million e-mails from regular Internet users within a few days. But 2012 was also the year smartphone patent wars actually hit the courts, making the fight between behemoths Apple vs Samsung another big story.  Also in the list was the courts giving stronger rights to the public to record police activities. Related articles Looking forward: The fight for Internet freedom SOPA dopes At CES, Internet Lobby Gets Rea...

English: The Samsung Group logo, used from late 1969 until replaced in 1979 (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Samsung announces 3D-capable NX300 mirrorless camera - SlashGear :  "The NX300 is slated to cost $750 with a 20-50mm kits lens and a copy of Adobe Lightroom , while the 2D/3D lens will set you back $600. You’ll also get your pick in either black or white when the camera eventually releases this March. The new camera is certainly priced competitively, so we don’t think Samsung will have a problem selling these things." Related articles Samsung announces 3D-capable NX300 mirrorless camera Samsung introduces flagship NX300 mirrorless camera, coming in March for $749.99 Samsung NX300 Hands-On: This Mirrorless Camera Shoots Realistic 3D Photos and Video From a Single Lens Samsung's New Mirrorless Camera Does Wi-Fi and 3D Samsung unveils 3D-capable NX300 mirrorless camera and 45mm f/1.8 2D/3D lens ahead of CES (eyes-on) Samsung NX210 20MP Mirrorless Digital C...