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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Feds Face Tough Water Choices in Parched West
As spring kicks into full swing, federal officials are dealing with an increasing water crisis in the parched U.S. West. The federal government said this week that it was facing the tough decision of rationing water between two of the largest reservoirs in the country, choosing between keeping the lights on for millions of people…
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The Wolf of Wall Street Is Changing His Tune on Crypto
One of America’s most beloved fraudsters is bounding into the cryptocurrency world. Jordan Belfort, better known by his moniker “The Wolf of Wall Street,” sees cryptocurrencies as “digital gold” and wants in. That’s great, because if there are two things the decentralized digital finance industry really needs, they’re thicker lines of cocaine and more sexism.
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‘No Easy Feat:’ Daring Helicopter Rocket-Catch Attempt Set for Next Week
A private aerospace company is preparing for the ultimate stunt in rocketry: attempting to catch a rocket mid-air as it returns to Earth from space using a large helicopter. The mission is scheduled to take off within a two-week window starting April 22.
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Electric Chopsticks Make Food Taste More Savoury Without Added Salt
It’s unfortunate that the fundamental ingredients that make food taste better — salt and sugar — can have less than desired effects on the human body if over-consumed. But just as VR goggles can trick the eyes into seeing 3D worlds that don’t exist, these chopsticks can trick the user’s tongue into tasting salty flavours,…