All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues
The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.
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ELI5: Why Is John Oliver the New Face of the Reddit API Protest?
After thousands of subreddits went dark to protest Reddit’s decision to charge money for API access, the revolt continues with a new figurehead. Redditors in some major subreddits have flooded their respective communities with photos of British comedian John Oliver instead of the typically posted content. The new initiative to protest Reddit’s API decision began…
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Meet Mayichi, the Twitch Streamer Unafraid to Fight for Her Place in a Male-Dominated World
Come rain or shine, Twitch streamer and gamer Mayichi always welcomes her community with the same message: “Hi beautiful people. The stream is starting.” The message, simple and sweet, largely reflects the philosophy she applies to her channel, where she aims to make people feel like family and have a good time while playing video…
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Jet Streaming From the Brightest Known Gamma Ray Burst Is Weirder Than We Realised
Last October, astronomers witnessed a fleeting, extraordinarily bright gamma ray burst in the distant universe. Since dubbed the BOAT — the Brightest of All Time — a team of scientists has now reported an unusual structure to the gamma ray burst’s jet.
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The First Reactions to Mission Impossible 7 Are Here
The seventh Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, had its world premiere in Rome, Italy on Monday and the first reactions are here. It’s a film many, many fans have been waiting for. A film that started filming pre-pandemic and had many, many ups and downs along the way. So, after all…