Russian authorities announced on Wednesday they are “partially” restricting voice calls on the messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, citing security concerns. The move marks the latest step in a long-running...
One of the earliest ways people connected online is finally coming to an end. AOL has announced that it will shut down its dial-up internet service at the end of...
A week-long breakdown in communication networks across central and southern Gaza has left thousands of Palestinians cut off from the outside world. Israeli airstrikes damaged a key telecommunications line last...
A huge internet outage disrupted major online services on Thursday, affecting platforms like Google, Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat. The problem was traced back to technical issues with Google Cloud, which...
More than half of all web traffic in 2024 came from bots, according to new research by cybersecurity firm Imperva. The study revealed that bots – especially AI-driven ones –...
The Greek government revealed a strategy to protect children from internet addiction, including a new app called “Kids Wallet.” The initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance online...
Elon Musk, billionaire owner of social media platform X, has criticised Australia’s proposed law to ban social media for children under 16. The legislation, introduced by Australia’s centre-left government on...
Access to the internet should be recognised as a human right, according to a new study by Dr Merten Reglitz, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Birmingham. In...
Ireland has introduced a new online safety code aimed at restricting harmful content on video-sharing platforms. The code, which will apply starting next month, is designed to protect users from...
A new study suggests that the internet is gradually disappearing as web pages and online content vanish. Despite the common belief that online content lasts forever, significant portions of it...