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People Can Finally Tweet Their Tech Problems Directly to Apple

Apple launched a tech support Twitter account this morning. It already has over 55,000 followers. Shockingly, no one’s trolling it. People are asking actual tech support questions. “We’re here to provide tips, tricks and helpful information when you need it most,” the Twitter bio reads. “And if you have a question, well – we’re here…

Tech News Bryan Lufkin Mar 3

Bill Clinton’s 1999 Internet Town Hall Was the First Presidential AMA

Back in 1999 President Bill Clinton held an “internet town hall” hosted by a company called Excite@Home. Clinton answered questions submitted from the 50,000 people watching along. And despite the fact that Clinton admitted he was “technologically impaired,” it was essentially the first presidential Ask Me Anything (AMA). On November 8, 1999 Clinton sat at…

Tech News Matt Novak Mar 3

The Most Popular Porn Searches in Every State

Red states and blue states might not agree on much, but they do find some common ground on one topic: Porn. Americans really like porn. And apparently, according to PornHub data, Americans really like lesbian, stepmom, and stepsister porn in particular. The porn site just revealed the most popular porn search terms by state. Lesbian…

Tech News Bryan Lufkin Feb 26

Find the Best Available Public Wifi Using This App

When you’re traveling, a stable wi-fi connection can be the difference between life and death. It’s so important, many of us would likely choose a coffee shop based on the quality of its internet connection rather than the quality of the drinks. But finding public wifi spots on your travels can be tricky. That’s where…

Gadgets David Nield Feb 25

Google Fiber Is Coming to Parts of San Francisco

Google’s ongoing quest to supply gigabit internet to American cities will finally reach San Francisco. The company announced today that it will use the tech capital’s existing fiber infrastructure to supply mega-fast internet to “some apartments, condos, and affordable housing properties.” San Francisco is the twenty-second metropolitan area Google has roped into its fiber web.…

Tech News Bryan Lufkin Feb 24

What Is 5G and How Will It Make My Life Better?

Everybody loves speedy internet, so it’s no surprise that every major telecom in the world is working to make it even faster. Smartphones, watches, homes, and cars are increasingly requiring stable internet connections. In order to pipe in enough bandwidth for that precious wireless feed, we’re going to need an entirely new form of wireless…

Tech News Michael Nunez Feb 24

There’s a New Kind of Wi-Fi That Uses 10,000 Times Less Power

Wi-fi is already a very great thing. Problem is—especially for mobile devices—wi-fi is also an energy suck. But now, scientists have come up with a way of connecting to wi-fi that requires even less energy than a Bluetooth connection. It’s a system called “passive wi-fi,” which aims to consume at least 1,000 less power than…

Tech News Bryan Lufkin Feb 23

This Simple Plugin Will Stop Websites from Tracking You

Everywhere you go on the web, publishers and marketing agencies are trying to keep tabs on what your activity—primarily to fire targeted advertising in your direction. The Privacy Badger extension is a simple, effective way of taking control over the data you give away in your daily journeys across the internet. Install the extension in…

Gadgets David Nield Feb 19

Are You Ready to Wear Clothing Designed by Amazon?

Many of us have bought clothes from Amazon, but we’ll apparently soon have the chance to by clothes by Amazon. That’s right. It looks like Amazon wants to launch its own line of shirts, pants, dresses, and so on. There may have been rumors about Amazon getting into the clothing market before, but WDD reports…

Commerce Katharine Trendacosta Feb 16

Google’s Project Loon Will Be Tested By Real Carriers This Year

Google’s Project Loon is an ambitious plan to float internet into the life of anyone who is currently without. But after a series of setbacks, the service is finally going to be tested by carriers this year. Re/code reports from the annual TED conference in Vancouver that the project has come out the other side…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Feb 16

Here’s the Best Nigerian Prince Email Scam in the Galaxy

The Nigerian prince scam will never die. It’s lasted in various forms for decades now, but the latest iteration is downright amazing. Can’t you give $3 million to help a Nigerian astronaut get home from his secret space mission? You know how these scams work by now: an email says that someone is in prison…

Tech News Katharine Trendacosta Feb 12

YouTube Doesn’t Want You to Know How Many People Are Watching Videos People Pay to See

YouTube’s attempt to break into the original content game isn’t anything revolutionary. In fact, you could say that they’re late to the party Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix are throwing. And in some desperate attempt to fit in, they’ve taken view counts off of YouTube Red shows. That’s the play that Netflix has been famous for.…

Tech News Katharine Trendacosta Feb 11

Terabit-Capacity Satellites Will Bring Space Internet Up to Speed

Satellite internet is a viable solution for anyone living out in the sticks, provided you don’t mind slow speeds and awful ping. ViaSat’s latest class of satellites hopes to solve the speed problem, thanks to satellites with more capacity than all the existing solutions combined. ViaSat-3, the third part in the exciting ViaSat-1 and -2…

Tech News Chris Mills Feb 11

This Absurd FBI Site Teaches Teens to Spot Violent Extremists

I’m not saying the FBI’s heart isn’t in the right place. Making sure children know the difference between healthy political discourse and attempts to sway them into extremism is a laudable goal. But the agency’s execution in a new website is just embarrassing. The FBI just announced the launch of its “Don’t Be a Puppet”…

Tech News Katharine Trendacosta Feb 8

Facebook’s Free Basics Banned For Good in India

Late last year, the Indian government temporarily banned Facebook’s free Basics program over net neutrality concerns. Now, it’s banned for good. A new regulation issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India bans more than just Facebook’s offering: The ruling bans zero-rated internet services altogether. In simpler terms, that means that services which allow users…

Social Media Jamie Condliffe Feb 8

Twitter Says It’s Shut Down 125,000 Terrorist Accounts Since May

Terrorist groups like ISIS use social media to rally support around the world, using sites like Twitter to mobilize sympathizers into possible plots. But in a blog post today, Twitter says that kind of behavior flagrantly violates its terms of service, and reports that it’s suspended tens of thousands pro-ISIS accounts since May. “We have…

Tech News Bryan Lufkin Feb 5

Google Rolls Out Free Gigabit Ethernet To Public Housing Locations

High-speed internet is improvingacross the US, but not everyone is experiencing the same level of improvement. Google wants to help solve that problem, albeit in a highly limited fashion. The search giant announced last year it will provide free gigabit ethernet to public housing connected with Google Fiber. Residents of these buildings will automatically gain…

Tech News Michael Nunez Feb 3

E-Divorce Startup Wants to Make Splitting Up Painless

Divorce can be expensive, drawn-out, and painful. But one startup is betting that it can make divorce proceedings more amicable for everyone involved. Wevorce, a new web-based divorce service, allows couples to collaboratively dissolve their marriage by leading them through the process without the burdenesome time and expense of a long court battle. The company…

Tech News Katharine Trendacosta Feb 1

Cuba Is Finally Getting Home Broadband

Cuba is one of the least-connected nations in the world. But yesterday its state telecommunications company announced that it was launching the first domestic broadband scheme in Havana. The company, called ETECSA, will allow citizens who reside in Old Havana—the city’s old colonial center—to order the Huawei-provided broadband service. Cafes, bars, and restaurants will also…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Feb 1

Werner Herzog Is Right: Twitter Is Stupid

Whenever Werner Herzog says something, you should listen. Don’t just listen because the man speaks pure poetry with an alluring German accent. Listen because he’s usually smart, if a little grumpy. Case in point: He thinks Twitter is stupid. “What does impress you about 100,000 tweets, 100,000 times stupidities in 140 characters?” Herzog said at…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Jan 26

People Can Finally Tweet Their Tech Problems Directly to Apple

Bill Clinton’s 1999 Internet Town Hall Was the First Presidential AMA

The Most Popular Porn Searches in Every State

Find the Best Available Public Wifi Using This App

Google Fiber Is Coming to Parts of San Francisco

What Is 5G and How Will It Make My Life Better?

There’s a New Kind of Wi-Fi That Uses 10,000 Times Less Power

This Simple Plugin Will Stop Websites from Tracking You

Are You Ready to Wear Clothing Designed by Amazon?

Google’s Project Loon Will Be Tested By Real Carriers This Year

Here’s the Best Nigerian Prince Email Scam in the Galaxy

YouTube Doesn’t Want You to Know How Many People Are Watching Videos People Pay to See

Terabit-Capacity Satellites Will Bring Space Internet Up to Speed

This Absurd FBI Site Teaches Teens to Spot Violent Extremists

Facebook’s Free Basics Banned For Good in India

Twitter Says It’s Shut Down 125,000 Terrorist Accounts Since May

Google Rolls Out Free Gigabit Ethernet To Public Housing Locations

E-Divorce Startup Wants to Make Splitting Up Painless

Cuba Is Finally Getting Home Broadband

Werner Herzog Is Right: Twitter Is Stupid

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