TechBits – May 4

U.S. Internet: Which States Have The Slowest Speeds? (REPORT) (Huffington Post)

While Internet speeds are sure to differ greatly from country to country, one might expect speeds to be more consistent from state to state within a single country.

Why the U.S. Needs a Better Emergency Network, Like in Japan (Mobiledia)

Phones come in handy in a crisis, as long as they work, an obstacle Japan is striving to develop with networks that work in the most extreme of conditions.

New iPhone: Tantilizing Details Revealed [REPORT] (Mashable)

Rumors run rampant about the next iPhone, but now a reliable source has provided specific and tantalizing details.

Facebook & your privacy, Who sees the data you share on the biggest social network? (Consumer Reports)

If you’re reading this article, chances are good you have a page on Facebook, too. More than 150 million Americans already use the site, and the number grows daily because Facebook makes it so easy to keep up with friends, family, and colleagues, discover great content, connect to causes, share photos, drum up business, and learn about fun events.

Interactive Map Offers Unique Tools to View Ohio’s Technology Landscape, Guide Expansion Efforts (Connect Ohio)

Connect Ohio this week unveiled an innovative new broadband mapping tool offering unmatched views of Ohio’s technology landscape. The mapping tool, called My ConnectView™, is a valuable tool for consumers, policy makers, Internet providers, and planning teams working to increase broadband access, adoption, and use in communities across the state and nation.