AOL has officially discontinued its dial-up internet service, marking the end of an era for the once-dominant internet provider known for its role in popularizing online access in the 90s and early 2000s. The decline reflects the broader shift to broadband and wireless technologies, with only a small fraction of households still relying on dial-up in 2023. AOL, now operating under Yahoo, continues to offer email and subscription services but has moved away from its dial-up roots.
The article discusses the resurgence of flip phones and the evolution of foldable smartphones like Samsung's Galaxy Fold, highlighting how these devices are becoming more practical and interesting despite initial skepticism, signaling a potential return to simpler, more functional mobile devices.
Nvidia board members have been cashing in on the company's soaring stock price, with several insiders selling off millions of dollars worth of shares in recent weeks. Despite the sales, these board members still hold significant stakes in the AI chip developer, with CEO Jensen Huang holding about 86 million shares. The trend of executives selling off company stock extends beyond Nvidia, with notable figures like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta Platforms founder Mark Zuckerberg also making substantial sales.