All articles tagged with #internet
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Vox
Many millennials feel disillusioned with the current state of the internet, which is now dominated by rage bait and large platforms, contrasting with the more community-driven and discovery-oriented web of the past, such as the days of LiveJournal and MySpace.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Financial Times
Europe has lost its grip on the internet security landscape, according to Belgium's cybersecurity chief, highlighting concerns over digital vulnerabilities across the continent.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Lifehacker
The FBI is reportedly targeting Archive.Today, a popular anti-paywall website, raising concerns about privacy and access to information on the internet.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Cory Doctorow's new book introduces the concept of 'enshittification,' describing the decline of internet platforms like Facebook and Amazon as they shift from user-friendly to profit-driven, exploiting their market power due to lack of competition and regulatory oversight. He advocates for stronger antitrust laws, interoperability, and user rights to combat this trend.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite, surpassing this milestone with 56 additional satellites on Falcon 9 rockets, aiming to provide global high-speed internet, amid concerns over satellite congestion and future plans for over 30,000 satellites.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Business Insider
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian criticizes the current state of the internet, claiming much of it is now dominated by bots and quasi-AI, leading to a less human and more inhuman online environment. He advocates for a new generation of social media that is verifiably human, emphasizing the importance of live, genuine content and interactions, especially in group chats.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, experienced a global outage on September 15, 2025, affecting Ukraine's front-line military and civilian communications, with connectivity gradually restoring after initial disruptions. The outage highlights Ukraine's heavy reliance on Starlink for vital infrastructure and military operations amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Sen. Chris Coons warns that the internet is fueling extremism and political violence in the U.S., citing the recent assassination of a conservative activist as a tragic consequence of online radicalization, and emphasizes the need for bipartisan efforts and legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act to address these issues.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 404 Media
The article discusses how automated DMCA takedown systems, used by content creators and companies like Takedowns AI to combat piracy, often lead to errors that harm legitimate content and complicate internet use, especially affecting adult content creators on platforms like OnlyFans. These automated processes can mistakenly flag unrelated or non-infringing content, causing widespread issues and highlighting flaws in current copyright enforcement and search engine practices.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
A report claiming Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship emerged on September 12, 2023, but has since been removed from the web, highlighting the fleeting nature of celebrity news online.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TechCrunch
Former Meta policy chief Nick Clegg offers a nuanced critique of Silicon Valley in his upcoming book, describing it as a conformist culture and expressing skepticism about industry trends, while still acknowledging the positive impact of social media.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Hacker News
A user claims a German ISP tampered with their DNS to sabotage their website, highlighting concerns about censorship, government control, and the need for new, decentralized internet tools. The discussion explores the nature of copyright versus censorship, the impact of government and corporate control over online content, and the importance of technological solutions like mesh networks and encryption to preserve freedom of information. The conversation also touches on political issues, propaganda, and the erosion of civil liberties in democratic societies, emphasizing the complex balance between security and freedom.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BroBible
This article showcases the 50 best memes of the weekend, highlighting humorous and relatable internet content, with an invitation for readers to submit their own memes and return for more weekly humor.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Daily Kos
The article humorously covers various topics including the Ukrainian relief fund surpassing $4 million, political scandals involving Jeffrey Epstein, recent tariffs, advances in cancer vaccine research, and the end of AOL dial-up internet, all presented with a satirical tone.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNBC
Amazon's significant investment in its Kuiper internet satellite project is turning out to be a successful strategic move, enhancing its position in the satellite internet industry.