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Engineers just solved satellite internet's biggest bottleneck with rooftop panels that work together like one giant antenna. The breakthrough could make high-speed satellite connectivity cheaper and available to millions more people.
High school students in Makurdi, Nigeria, received training on internet safety, mental health, and online protection during a Children's Day celebration that launched a new peer-support club. The program equipped students with practical skills to navigate the digital world safely while promoting positive mental health.
Scientists in Japan just transmitted data at 112 gigabits per second using a microchip-sized device, smashing through a major barrier blocking the path to lightning-fast 6G networks. The breakthrough could bring wireless speeds 3,000 times faster than today's average to your phone by 2030.
Chulalongkorn University is bringing centuries-old Thai literature to the world through careful preservation and digital sharing. Their rare book room houses treasures dating back nearly 200 years, now accessible to anyone with internet access.
Dutch authorities just took down one of the world's largest botnets, freeing 17 million infected devices from a criminal network. The takedown shows that international cooperation can protect everyday internet users from invisible digital threats.
For 49 days, thousands of Reddit users voted daily to eliminate US states one by one in a hilariously heated geography contest. Oregon emerged victorious after an intense final showdown with Minnesota.
When philanthropist Isaiah Garza met Jazzy, a nine-year-old girl battling brain cancer while living in a car with her mom, their connection sparked something incredible. The internet rallied together and raised over $600,000 in just over a week to fund her life-saving treatment.
SpaceX just added 29 more Starlink satellites to its growing constellation, bringing the total network to over 10,400 satellites delivering internet access to underserved communities worldwide. The reusable Falcon 9 rocket completed its 16th flight, landing safely for future missions.
A 700-kilogram albino buffalo in Bangladesh became an internet sensation thanks to its unusual golden hair and pink skin. The animal was headed for ritual sacrifice until the government stepped in to save it, moving it to a national zoo where it's now delighting crowds.
After three months of darkness, Iran has ordered the restoration of international internet access for its citizens. The decision marks a potential turning point for millions who were cut off from the global web.
A British company just proved its portable satellite station works in the real world. The device fits in a car and beams secure data from space faster than ever before.
Forget ripping into walls or tripping over cables. New adapter technology is helping renters and homeowners get fast, reliable wired internet using the cables already hiding in their walls.
A man discovered his ex-wife and her new husband hyphenated their last names, accidentally creating his exact full name. The cosmic coincidence has the internet both laughing and cringing.
After more than 2,000 hours offline, internet service is starting to return to Iran's 90 million citizens. The reconnection offers hope that families separated by months of digital isolation may soon reconnect.
Flying just got better for American Airlines passengers. Starting early next year, over 500 planes will offer lightning-fast Starlink satellite internet.
A photographer accidentally snapped stunning images of a surprise proposal at Singapore's Pinnacle@Duxton skybridge and launched a viral search to gift the couple their perfect moment. The internet rallied to reunite them with their once-in-a-lifetime photos.
A small Illinois village just broke ground on a fiber internet project that will connect every resident and business to high-speed broadband. The partnership between Surf Internet and local leaders aims to level the playing field for remote workers, students, and entrepreneurs.
After Stephen Colbert's hour-long parody on a Michigan public access show exploded online, CBS reversed its copyright claims and let the internet have its fun. The deadpan comedy special, filmed just 23 hours after Colbert left The Late Show, showcased his signature wit on the humblest stage imaginable.
Africa's largest telecom company just put billions behind its promise to connect a continent. MTN's investments are creating jobs, expanding internet access, and preparing Africa's youth to become the world's largest workforce by 2040.
After nearly three months without global internet access, Iran's president has ordered the reconnection of millions of citizens to the worldwide web. The move brings relief to Iranians who have been isolated from the global online community since late February.
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