Amid protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini, authorities have cut off mobile internet, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The death toll continues to rise. https://media.wired.com/photos/632dcedd36c33c0247a2f0ee/master/pass/Iran-Internet-Shutdown-Security-AP_22264589595157.jpg
Tag: Internet
Creating the internet we deserve: The case for Web3
Web3 is a dawning reality, and it is still in development. But how did we get here? And what benefits could Web3 promise?Read More
The Vast Wasteland of Internet Television
When TV came online in the aughts, it was exciting. Then Facebook took over. https://media.wired.com/photos/631f6121f1e5c40d2b1bc632/master/pass/Heffernan_TV_Internet_Backchannel_IMG_3692_horizontal.jpg
Comcast debuts 2Gbps internet service in four states
After nearly two years of testing, Comcast is one step closer to offering multi-gig symmetrical speeds over cable. This week, the company began a new deployment that will allow more than 50 million US households to access its new 2Gbps service by the end of 2025. In a press release spotted by The Verge, Comcast […]
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died. Her Internet Legacy Will Live On
The UK’s tech-savvy head of state was queen of a thousand memes. https://media.wired.com/photos/631a289bc4d3ebc9237bc51f/master/pass/QueenEliz_culture_GettyImages-1401936511.jpg
Proxies Demystified
Article was originally published on Very Good Security. Essentially, a middle man. When dealing with computers the concept is largely the same. A web proxy is simply a bit of software that will relay a HTTP request for you. What is a Proxy Google defines a proxy as the authority to represent someone else HTTP Proxies […]
Trump’s North Korea Meeting Tops This Week’s Internet News
In other headlines: Michael Cohen went to Washington and some people said things they (probably) shouldn’t on Twitter. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c79808792cce301f3dfad68/master/pass/Culture_InternetWeek_TrumpKorea-1128007353.jpg
The 5 Best Movies to Buy or Stream This Week: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ ‘Paddleton’
It’s a big week for family movies on disc, with a new Disney hit and an all-time classic getting the 4K and Blu-ray treatment. We’ve also got an unsung ‘90s gem joining the Criterion Collection, as well as a new buddy comedy/drama and a once-again-relevant first-person documentary on Netflix. ON NETFLIX Paddleton: Few things on […]
’90s internet simulator ‘Hypnospace Outlaw’ launches on March 12
The wild west era of the internet is coming back, and you’re tasked with moderating all of the madness. That’s the premise of alternate-reality 1990s internet simulator Hypnospace Outlaw, the latest title from Dropsy creator Jay Tholen. The anticipated game finally has a launch date, set for March 12th. The game will be available through […]
Nancy Pelosi’s Clap at the State of the Union Tops This Week’s Internet News
The speech was very boring. The state of the world as a whole, though, is far from tedious. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c5dd6da4d633a24e4d6b0e6/master/pass/Culture_InternetWeek_PelosiClap-1094200504.jpg