Social media must be reined in – by Paris Marx

47% of people between the ages of 16 and 21 would prefer to be young in a world with no internet. Those startling numbers come from a new survey released Tuesday by the British Standards Institute, which also found that 68% of respondents feel worse about themselves after spending time on social media platforms. The … Read more

Groundbreaking amplifier could lead to ‘super lasers’ that make the internet 10 times faster

an abstract image of intersecting lasers

Scientists have developed a new type of laser amplifier that can transmit information 10 times faster than current technology. Laser amplifiers boost the intensity of light beams. This particular amplifier achieves a tenfold increase in transmission speed by expanding the bandwidth, or wavelengths of light, at which the lasers can transmit information. The amount of … Read more

‘My parents didn’t have a clue’: why many digital natives would not give their kids smartphones | Young people

In 2019, when Sophie* was 12, her classmates sent her “extreme and traumatising” videos that included an al-Qaida beheading, pornography and bestiality. She recalls an adult player in an online game persuading her to meet in person. Although her dad worked in IT, looking back she thinks: “My parents’ generation simply didn’t have a clue.” … Read more

This Is the Most Underrated Entertainment Website on the Whole Internet

Summary The Internet Archive is a time capsule preserving websites, movies, TV shows, books, games, and music history from decades past. There’s an extensive library of classic films, TV shows, books, and vintage games at your fingertips for free exploration. The platform offers a vast collection of rare concert recordings, radio shows, obscure albums, and … Read more

The Future of High-Speed Connectivity

“The global satellite internet market is expanding as satellites provide high-speed internet access to even the most remote areas.“ BOSTON, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest study from BCC Research, the demand for Global Satellite Internet Market is projected to reach $23.6 billion by the end of 2029, growing at a CAGR of 27.7%. … Read more