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Marshall McLuhan, the Man Who Predicted the Internet in 1962
Despite scoffing from fellow academics, McLuhan's "global village" would eventually become a reality.
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The Internet Archive's Billions of Web Pages Inspired a New Art Exhibition
Artists were let loose in the massive digital collection.
Undersea Internet Cables Could Be Key to the Future of Earthquake Detection
A lot of earthquakes happen offshore, but we don't yet have a comprehensive network of sensors to study them.
How Much Smartphone Use Is Too Much?
Researchers have a term for the fear of being without your phone: nomophobia ("no mobile phone phobia").
Beyond Boaty McBoatface: 9 Public Naming Contests That Ended Badly
Should've seen it coming.
Google Translate Error Accidentally Insults Flat-Earthers
Oops.
Why The FBI is Urging You to Reboot Your Internet Router
Malware is infecting hundreds of thousands of routers, but there's an easy fix.
The Great Yanny vs. Laurel Aural War of 2018, Explained
The mysterious sound clip has a perfectly rational and non-demonic explanation.
Your Gmail Will Soon 'Nudge' You If You Forget to Respond to an Important Email
The "I didn't see your email" trick might not work so well anymore.
Amazon Is Reportedly Working on a Home Robot
No word on whether its testimony will be admissible if it witnesses your murder.
9 'Scientific Mysteries' the Internet Loves, Debunked
Spoiler: The answer is not "aliens." It's never aliens.
Bali Is Suspending Mobile Web Service for Its Sacred Day of Silence
Nyepi is a holiday devoted to mindful meditation.
Find Out If Your Passwords Have Been Stolen With This Free Service
Pwned Password will tell you just how many times your favorite password has been spotted in data breaches.
6 Things Americans Should Know About Net Neutrality
Including the epic "Star Wars" quote battle of 2015.
How Google Chrome’s New Built-In Ad Blocker Will Change Your Browsing Experience
The new feature goes live Thursday.
Good News: Being Lazy Can Be Good for the Environment
If you're spending all of your time at home with Netflix, you probably aren't driving too much.
Facebook Is Changing Their Algorithm—Here's How to Keep Your Favorite Content on Your Feed
See less posts from people you barely know and more of the content you love.
15 Megabytes of Fame: The GeoCities Story
The virtual neighborhoods were home to cat tributes, fan fiction, and low-res *NSYNC photos. Lots of *NSYNC photos.
How to Spot the Convincing New Phishing Scam Targeting Netflix Users
Netflix sends its customers the occasional email, but these messages will never ask for personal or payment info.
Logging On to Public Wi-Fi Networks Is About to Get More Secure
A new type of Wi-Fi encryption is coming your way in early 2018, and it will make logging onto public Wi-Fi a lot safer.
Your Roomba Will Soon Be Able to Find Your Home's Wi-Fi Dead Zones
An update to the iRobot app will allow high-end robot vacuums to map Wi-Fi strength across the house.
The Most Googled Topic In Each State in 2017
From solar eclipses to Unicorn Frappuccinos, these are the headlines, events, and trends that dominated our screens in 2017.