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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TV Maker Vizio Agrees to Pay Out $US3 Million and Stop Advertising Bogus ‘Effective’ Framerates
TV maker Vizio is being taken to task for making big claims of excessive refresh rates on its TVs when, in reality, an “effective frame rate” is based on software meant to give the impression of smoother viewing. While folks who bought a Vizio TV shouldn’t expect any big payout, it’s a strong reminder not…
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Twitter (X) Is Reportedly Worth 71% Less Than What Musk Bought It for
Investors marked down the value of X in November, the same month advertisers fled Elon Musk’s free speech platform due to antisemitic content.
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Everything You Need to Know About Mickey Mouse’s Public Domain Debut
What does Steamboat Willie’s entry into public domain actually mean?
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Start 2024 Off Right With New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books
Check out these 35 new releases from Olivie Blake, Seanan McGuire, J. Michael Straczynski, Alastair Reynolds, Sarah J. Maas, and more.