The rise, fall and reinvention of memes
Seven years ago, these internet parodies were declared dead by experts, but today there are advertising agencies and festivals dedicated to them
Seven years ago, these internet parodies were declared dead by experts, but today there are advertising agencies and festivals dedicated to them
Virtual private networks serve to establish encrypted communications, but it is essential to use one that really guarantees the privacy of information
A new investigation uncovers how advertising companies have access to log records left by programmers inside mobile devices
Komesarj, the username of the administrator of one of the internet’s largest incel forums, finally had sex at the age of 32 and told his followers about it. Humorous Twitter users took care of the rest, although the reality of such online communities is hardly a joking matter
Upon measuring the happiness of crew members, it has been found that spirits have fallen in the first quarter of 2023
It’s almost impossible to completely delete yourself from the web, but there are some strategies to remove your online content and erase your digital footprint
TikTok accounts in this category have racked up millions of views; they are designed to provoke feelings of anguish and desolation in viewers, especially among frustrated young people
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle face an uphill battle in trying to convince the public that China could use the app as a weapon against the American people
Misinformation experts warn such surges in convincingly real, synthetic images will become commonplace, especially during major news events
Parents can limit how long minors use their devices and what kind of content they can access
From the worker who invites other customers to eavesdrop on their dozens of Zoom calls, to those who only seek wi-fi and beer, these are the kinds of people who work on their computers in semi-public spaces
Lula’s new government is asking for the ability to regulate social media, while the Supreme Court has silenced pro-Bolsonaro voices accused of spreading falsehoods
‘We made an internal change that had some unintended consequences. We’re working on this now and will share an update when it’s fixed,’ the company said
Anthropologist Helen Fisher has been researching love for decades. For nearly 20 years, she has also been working to understand the importance of the internet in romantic relationships
Experts recommend taking a break from cellphone use if you find that it is starting to replace life in the real world
Dating apps, detachment, too much porn and bad relationships (especially for women) ruin heterosexual expectations
The practice of ‘manifesting’ anything you wish for is not only misleading, but it can also carry negative consequences in the long run
This is what you need to know to improve the performance of your router
The application’s ban among officials in the EU and US sparks a debate about whether Facebook, which extracts more user data, should face the same restrictions
The famous Caribbean adage, ‘without sugar, there is no country,’ is quickly becoming the reality on an island that faces shortages, emigration, and isolation
The latest neuroscientific research indicates that the addictive dynamics of social media can alter our perception of time
Facebook and Instagram join Twitter in charging for their services, something that experts consider a natural development in digital business models
If justices bar the lawsuit involving the attack in Turkey from going forward, it could avoid a major ruling on the companies’ legal immunity
The tech industry is facing criticism from the left for not doing enough to remove harmful content from the internet and from the right for censoring conservative speech
An experiment has highlighted the vulnerability of the current encryption system – something of concern to companies and governments all over the world
A Dutch team has succeeded in exchanging qubits between distant nodes with no direct connection between sender and receiver
Social networks require a balance between freedom and moderation. We will soon find out if Musk knows this: is he aware of the juggling required to keep Twitter functioning, or does he bring the audacity of a savior?