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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This Ukrainian Duo Is Selling NFTs to Support Their Country’s War Effort
It’s been nearly four months since Russia invaded Ukraine and there still appears to be no end in sight. Individuals from all walks of life have rallied to the country’s aid, utilising the internet to preserve Ukrainian websites, crank call Russian bureaucrats, and help refugees find shelter. Two artists have even started selling non-fungible tokens,…
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Heatwave Brings Dangerous Temperatures to America’s Southwest
It’s currently very hot in the Southwest. In parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Texas, today’s predicted highs are well above 100 degrees. Those scorching three digit temperatures are expected to increase and persist across the region through the weekend, in the first heatwave of the season for some parts of the country.
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The Jan. 6 Hearings Are Starting, Here’s How You Can Watch Them
January 6, 2021 will live in infamy as the day that right-wing protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol building under the false pretense that the 2020 election was stolen from lame duck president Donald Trump. While investigations by a House committee into the attack on the Capitol started nearly a year ago, they will begin to…
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Family Blames Instagram for Teen’s Eating Disorder in Lawsuit Citing Facebook Papers
Warning: This article discusses mental health and eating disorders that some readers may find distressing. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call 000 in an emergency or Helpine on 13 11 14. You can also speak to the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673. A personal injury…