TechnologyJuly 10, 2012
"Doomsday Virus" Fizzles Out, Thanks to Internet Providers
ISPs redirected traffic early this week to protect customers from DNSChanger malware, but the move could be seen as just kicking the can down the road
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CultureJune 1, 2012
Recommended: Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
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February 28, 2012
Use It Better: Eight Alternatives to the Hated Captcha
Programmers hope that humans can jump through these hoops better than bots
January 20, 2012
Could the Internet Ever Be Destroyed?
The coming threats to the global Internet could take many forms
The SciencesDecember 1, 2011
Did Steve Jobs Favor or Oppose Internet Freedom?
He left his mark on both sides of the tug-of-war
November 29, 2011
What Is the Future of Knowledge in the Internet Age?
A conversation with David Weinberger about facts, fiction and forecasts
TechnologyAugust 8, 2011
Need Blazing-Fast Internet? Gig.U Is Now in Session
A consortium of more than 30 universities plans to invest in the infrastructure to improve Internet speeds 1,000-fold
TechnologyJuly 14, 2011
Piece of Mind: Is the Internet Replacing Our Ability to Remember?
Researchers study whether the use of the Internet as a memory aid leads to a lazy mind, or whether memorization is overrated
TechnologyJune 17, 2011
High Wired: Does Addictive Internet Use Restructure the Brain?
Brain scans hint excessive time online is tied to stark physical changes in the brain
TechnologyJune 8, 2011
Computer Crash Test: Will Your Internet Access Come to a Screeching Halt on June 8?
A 24-hour evaluation will determine whether millions of people worldwide can connect to the new 128-digit Internet protocol address system
TechnologyJune 1, 2011
Will the Internet Stop on June 8?
Companies and individuals have gobbled up nearly every Internet protocol address available
TechnologyMarch 1, 2011
Freedom and Anonymity: Keeping the Internet Open
Fear of cyberattacks should not lead us to destroy what makes the Internet special