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Gawker Argues Because of the Internet, "We Are All Cranks Now"

"We are all cranks now...." argues a new article on Gawker (relaunched last July). That is, we're all just like yester-year's "obsessive writers of letters to the editor, the meticulous hoarders of correspondence, the avid collectors of fine and rare.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotFeb 14th, 2022

FBI confirms China-linked cyber espionage involving breached telecom providers

After months of news reports that Chinese threat actors have breached the networks of US telecommunications and internet service providers, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have confirmed the success of the atta.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

UK consumer rights group sues Apple for maintaining an ‘unlawful’ iCloud monopoly

UK consumer rights group Which? is leading a lawsuit against Apple, targeting Apple’s dominance over cloud services on iPhone and iPad. Essentially, it argues that Apple forces iOS device users to buy iCloud storage as it does not allow other cloud.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

How advanced content caching settings on the Mac works

Advanced configuration parameters control how your Mac stores cached content. Here's how to change the settings.Content cache settings in macOS Sequoia.Content caching controls what internet content gets stored locally in macOS when you visit website.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

I tried a web browser without tabs, bookmarks, or navigation — and loved it

The Horse web browser offers a totally different way to browse the internet, and its innovative approach is ideal for researchers and tab hoarders alike......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

The death of the internet: why the future is terrifying, and how we fix it

We’re living in a slowly degrading echo-chamber of AI, ads, and profits.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals, say researchers

Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative experiences, a new paper argues......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

How to set up a VPN on your router for whole-home protection

You can protect more than just one Mac or iPhone with a VPN. Here's how to protect all of your Internet-connected devices at once by setting up a VPN on your router.A router's portsA VPN typically works on a per-device level. You usually have to set.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

AT&T, Voltpost bring internet connectivity to EV charging lampposts

Voltpost is partnering with AT&T to provide lamppost and curbside internet-connected chargers across Michigan......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Mozambique VPN usage soars as internet restrictions continue

While it's the first time the country has resorted to strict internet censorship during protests, VPN usage keeps growing as restrictions are still in place......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Nuts! NY authorities euthanize Instagram squirrel star

A squirrel named Peanut who was propelled to the heights of internet celebrity has been euthanized, New York authorities said Friday, biting a government staffer on the way out......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Starlink enters National Radio Quiet Zone—but reportedly cut off access for some

Starlink offered to 99.5% of zone, but locals say Roam product was disabled. Starlink's home Internet service has come to the National Radio Quiet Zone after a multi-year engineer.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Finally, a sign of life for Europe’s sovereign satellite Internet constellation

European nations don't want to remain beholden to Starlink, OneWeb, or other networks. The European Commission announced Thursday it plans to sign a contract with the continent's.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

ChatGPT Search is here to battle both Google and Perplexity

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Search feature leans on the internet to provide up-to-date information to your prompts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

OpenAI launches ChatGPT with Search, taking Google head-on

As traditional web search falters, OpenAI offers an AI-based alternative. One of the biggest bummers about the modern Internet has been the decline of Google Search. Once an essen.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accounted for 19% of Comcast Internet traffic last week

Credit the franchise's popularity, sure—but also its ludicrous file sizes. You might think that since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (which was released last Friday) is the 21st game.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Watch Yankees fans disrupt Mookie Betts" catch, spark internet frenzy

The video of the moment Yankees fans ripped a ball from Mookie Betts' glove is pretty unbelievable. The internet loved joking about it......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

As Musk seeks to launch tens of thousands of Starlink satellites, space researchers urge caution

Over 100 space researchers signed a letter urging the federal government to perform an environmental review before allowing SpaceX to continue launching thousands of satellites for its internet service, Starlink......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

25 km quantum network link between Dutch cities represents a key advance

An international research team led by QuTech has demonstrated a network connection between quantum processors over metropolitan distances. Their result marks a key advance from early research networks in the lab towards a future quantum internet. The.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Best WiFi routers for blazing-fast internet anywhere in your home

So many people out there spend thousands of dollars to get the best laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones money can buy. Then they spend … The post Best WiFi routers for blazing-fast internet anywhere in your home appeared first.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

New USB-C Magic Mouse still has the charging port on the bottom

There are a lot of memes on the internet about Apple’s Magic Mouse as users have to turn it upside down to plug it into the charger. But if you thought Apple would change that with the new Magic Mouse launched today, we have some bad news. Although.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024