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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What’s Your Favourite Gilbert Gottfried Performance?
Even if you didn’t know who Gilbert Gottfried was, you knew his voice. The legendary comedian and actor’s raspy, screechy voice was one of the most distinct, unique voices of all time. Sadly though, that voice was silenced this week as he passed away at the age of 67. Gottfried leaves a body of work…
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Dead Sunspot Explosion Spits Plasma Toward Earth
The Sun just hurled debris from a dead sunspot toward Earth, and the superheated material is supposed to arrive at our planet on Thursday (don’t worry — you won’t feel it).
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NASA Will Test Gigantic Centrifuge for Hurling Objects Into Space
NASA is planning to test an unconventional system for launching small objects to low Earth orbit. The system, which uses intense centrifugal force and a final propulsion stage, aims to make launches more affordable and environmentally friendly, but the concept remains unproven.
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Segway’s Strap-on Simulation Speaker Makes Your Electric Scooter Sound Like Its V8-Powered
Generations have grown up with the loud engine sounds of approaching vehicles making the hazard obvious long before it’s seen. Electric vehicles are nearly silent, however, making them harder to spot, and since even scooters can be dangerous, Segway’s new accessory is a strap-on speaker making them sound like they’re powered by a roaring combustion…