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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How Did The Flash Get Michael Keaton Back in Bat-Action?
Amid WGA’s extended strike — going onto week four, and strong about it! — it seems like many studios are hesitant to talk about upcoming shows. A lot of scraps here and there about casting and finished films, but it seems clear that until the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers comes to the…
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Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: Can You Match Wits With Matchsticks?
The modern matchstick was invented in the early 1800s. The initial iterations suffered from assorted defects like violent flares, rancid chemicals, and a tendency to cause factory workers’ jaws to rot. Once they ironed out the kinks, the little torches spread like wildfire. To distinguish themselves in a new competitive market, many companies began to…
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Bumblebees Are Working Even Harder Than We Thought
Bumblebees are fuzzy, rotund, and indisputably adorable. They’re also secretly swole. The insects can cart around loads up to 80% of their body weight during foraging flights, and new research demonstrates that doing so probably isn’t easy.
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Yes, Instagram Is Down
If you’re unable to access your Instagram account right now, I guess it’s time to get out of bed. But, it’s Monday morning and those of you working from home today are no doubt annoyed you can’t stay in bed doomscrolling for 20 more minutes. While nothing official has been reported by Instagram, the app…