One of the web"s pioneers will be wiped from the internet in May
Yahoo Answers, a question-and-answer platform that launched more than 15 years ago and became one of the largest troves of information -- and misinformation -- on the internet, is shutting down on May 4......»»
Nintendo Switch 2 mania hits fever pitch with the internet dissecting allegedly "leaked" images of the new console
Nintendo Switch 2 mania hits fever pitch with the internet dissecting allegedly "leaked" images of the new console.....»»
Were Bohr and von Neumann really in conflict over quantum measurements?
Analysis suggests that the two pioneers of quantum mechanics, Niels Bohr and John von Neumann, may have had more similar views than previously thought regarding the nature of quantum systems, and the classical apparatus used to measure them......»»
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
SocialAI takes the social media "filter bubble" to an extreme with 100% fake interactions. Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called "Dead Internet theory" has picked u.....»»
ISPs tell Supreme Court they don’t want to disconnect users accused of piracy
ISPs say Sony's win over Cox would force them to do "mass Internet evictions." Enlarge / The Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, DC, in May 2023. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Four more large Internet s.....»»
Hackers breaching construction firms via specialized accounting software
Firms in the construction industry are getting breached by hackers via internet-exposed servers running Foundation accounting software, Huntress researchers are warning. “We’re seeing active intrusions among plumbing, HVAC, concrete, and.....»»
Earth"s greatest mass extinction 250 million years ago shows what happens when El Niño gets out of control
Around 252 million years ago, the world suddenly heated up. Over a geologically brief period of tens of thousands of years, 90% of species were wiped out. Even insects, which are rarely touched by such events, suffered catastrophic losses. The Permia.....»»
Free Starlink Internet is coming to all of United’s airplanes
The upgrade starts in 2025, but with more than 1,000 planes, will take several years. Enlarge / Soon you'll be able to stream games and video for free on United flights. (credit: United) United Airlines announced this mo.....»»
Google Search will now show you archived web pages
It looks like Google Search will make it easier for you to find archived web pages, thanks to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. The post Google Search will now show you archived web pages appeared first on Phandroid. Web pages, for.....»»
Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring
Every type of fraud is on the rise, and 2023 was a particularly devastating year for victims of cryptocurrency and business email compromise (BEC) scams, according to the FBI. Cryptocurrency fraud Based on complaints filed to FBI’s Internet Cri.....»»
Google Search has a new way of preserving internet history
Google has started adding Internet Archive links to search results so people can view older versions of websites......»»
10 Best Parental Control Apps in 2024
Research shows that more than 56% of children between the ages of 10 – 16 have been exposed to inappropriate content while online. This problem, combined with the fact that most children are active on the internet, makes it necessary for parent.....»»
Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out
All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show......»»
Kids are digital natives. They have ideas to help protect children from being harmed online, says researcher
The vast expanse of internet connectivity, online media, social media platforms, gaming platforms, and new forms and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) have opened enormous opportunities for commerce and communication......»»
This live-service beat ’em up is worth checking out in early access
Towerborne is already an entertaining beat co-op beat 'em up in early access, so long as you have a stable enough internet connection for it......»»
57% of the internet may already be AI sludge
According to a new study, 57 percent of content on the internet today is either AI-generated or translated using an AI algorithm......»»
This movie might just be 2024’s most unnerving action thriller
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director of Pulse and Cure, gets his visual mojo back with this strange action thriller about internet greed and wrath......»»
Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, experts say
Brazil's recent ban of X may seem antithetical to Americans' notion of the First Amendment and the idea of the internet as a "marketplace of ideas" where the good ultimately overshadows the bad and the ugly......»»
Internet picks “werewolf clawing off its own shirt” as new Michigan “I Voted” sticker
"It was just so hot in that voting booth!" Voting really feels good to this werewolf. (credit: State of Michigan) You can't just ask the Internet to vote on something and assume you'll get a "normal" result. The town of.....»»
Newegg is selling this WiFi 6 Gaming Router for half off — only $55
The WAVLINK AX3000 is a great budget-friendly way of improving your internet connection and it's on sale now at Newegg......»»
The standard Starlink kit has a $200 price cut at Best Buy
The Starlink Standard Kit, which gives you the hardware that you need to tap into a Starlink satellite internet subscription, is down to $300 from Best Buy......»»