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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‘OG App’ Says It Can Transport You to the Old Instagram
Instagram seems to be caught up in an ever-accelerating vortex of app updates, tweaks, new features, and changes. The feed is different now from what it was before — and if you find yourself wistful for an Insta without Reels, incessant sponsored content, and suggested posts, know that you’re not alone.
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NASA’s DART Is No More, but This Future Probe Is Hoping to Take a Second Look
NASA’s DART probe, in one of the most dramatic space missions ever, crashed into the Dimorphos asteroid yesterday to test the ability of a spacecraft to deflect an asteroid. Now, the European Space Agency is taking the next big step by preparing its HERA probe for a trip to the post-impact asteroid.
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SEC Says Old MoviePass Execs Lied to Us About How Well They Could Maintain $AU15 Subscriptions
The story of MoviePass’ downfall is a rerun that everybody seems keen to revisit, even though it’s a story we’ve heard time and time again. Though seeing how new incarnations of the once-dead service are already picking up steam, perhaps it’s a story best repeated until its lessons sink in.
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U.S. Army Corps Proposes Huge Storm Gates to Protect NYC From Flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Saturday released plans for barriers that would protect New York City and New Jersey from storm surges and coastal flooding.