This Prepper Is Building a Post-Apocalyptic Internet
One engineer has built a new communications protocol that he says is resistant to disaster and central points of failure. Continue reading This Prepper Is Building a Post-Apocalyptic Internet
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Internet Piracy Is Surging, Researchers Say
New studies reveal that people love to pirate TV and books, and that Americans outpace every other country when it comes to piracy. Continue reading Internet Piracy Is Surging, Researchers Say
Why Does David Lynch Have This Woman’s Underwear In His Mouth?
A journey into the dark heart of the early internet and the search for a mysterious woman that yields no results. Continue reading Why Does David Lynch Have This Woman’s Underwear In His Mouth?
Richard ‘Lowtax’ Kyanka, Founder of Something Awful, Is Dead at 45
The early internet pioneer and consummate shitposter is dead. He changed the internet forever. Continue reading Richard ‘Lowtax’ Kyanka, Founder of Something Awful, Is Dead at 45
What the Hell Is ‘Right-Clicker Mentality’?
A Twitter meme reveals everything you need to know about NFTs and the culture around it. Continue reading What the Hell Is ‘Right-Clicker Mentality’?
‘Asian Achievers,’ ‘Gay’: How ISPs Label Customers for Advertisers
A new report from the FTC on ISP data collection includes an 11 page list of the categories its sorted you into based on your browsing history. Continue reading ‘Asian Achievers,’ ‘Gay’: How ISPs Label Customers for Advertisers
The US Is Removing Records of Its War in Afghanistan From the Internet
Worried that the Taliban will retaliate against anyone that worked with coalition forces, various agencies are scrubbing the internet of pictures, videos, and reports about the war. Continue reading The US Is Removing Records of Its War in Afghanistan From the Internet
This Website Changes Every Time You Blink
Artist Olesya Chernyavskaya is using new technologies to create strange art projects. Her medium is websites, her canvas is your screen. Continue reading This Website Changes Every Time You Blink
FCC Investigating Whether Cuban Government Is Jamming HAM Radio
The federal government is investigating mysterious signals coming from Havana that are jamming popular frequencies. Continue reading FCC Investigating Whether Cuban Government Is Jamming HAM Radio
Japan Transfers 319 Terabits Per Second, Setting Internet Speed Record
A combination of rare earth minerals, a new kind of fiber optic cable, and a fancy laser system pushed data to speeds never before seen. Continue reading Japan Transfers 319 Terabits Per Second, Setting Internet Speed Record