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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Kate Welch Reflects on Lord of the Rings, Games, and Play
Kate Welch, when introducing her Lord of the Rings-inspired game to an audience, says that she hopes she doesn’t disappoint any book purists–she’s going to be inventing some new canon tonight. Welch’s game — sponsored by Lost Odyssey and benefiting the charity Extra Life — takes place after the War of the Rings, and she…
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Second Batch of SpaceX’s Next-Gen ‘Mini’ Starlink Satellites Reach Orbit
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket delivered 21 Starlink V2 Minis to orbit on Thursday, launching the company’s second batch of next-generation satellites shortly after the inaugural batch ran into some trouble.
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The Mandalorian Finale Was a Satisfying, Straightforward End to a Sloppy Season
The first two seasons of The Mandalorian ended with some kind of big Star Wars twist. In season one, Moff Gideon pulled out the Darksaber. In season two, Luke Skywalker arrived to help Grogu. And the expectation of something on that level for the season three finale seemed completely reasonable. Instead, fans were given a…
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New Zealand Children Will No Longer Compete to Kill Feral Cats
Children of New Zealand, lay down your arms and step away from the feral cats. The opportunity to fire on felines for a cash prize is no more.