A new book called “Screen People” argues that’s what society has become: a people defined by screens, what we do with those screens and how we present ourselves on those screens. Author Megan Garber joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link
What began as an effort to bolster kids’ safety online has morphed in recent months into a broader debate over privacy and anonymity on the internet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Mandatory age verification, which requires websites and apps to confirm or estimate users’ ages … Read more
Justin Bieber approached his Coachella set the same the way he began his career: With help from YouTube. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The pop star burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, after music producer Scooter Braun stumbled on the Canadian teen’s amateur … Read more
Joseph J. Collins, a pivotal figure in the evolution of television’s transition from broadcast dominance to cable and ultimately the internet, died Thursday at his home in Rhode Island. He was 81. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Joe was instrumental in building the first cable … Read more
Online freedom becomes a burning issue as the government shuts down popular discontent. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Michigan Democrat running for U.S. Senate is facing backlash after a report on leaked audio showing him explaining why he shouldn’t take a public position on the death of former Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei because of people in Dearborn, Michigan, who are “sad.” Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving to block new foreign-made internet routers from entering the U.S. market, citing mounting concerns that overseas supply chains could expose American networks to cyber threats inside their own homes. The move expands the agency’s “covered list,” which bars equipment … Read more
The court ruled that Cox Communications can’t be held liable for knowing its users were downloading and sharing music illegally. Source link
This story is part of NBC Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about. Apparel and footwear launches When On launched its first Cloudmonster sneaker in 2022, it was just one shoe. But … Read more
NEW YORK — Iranian American Ariana Afshar has tried to produce commentary about the first weeks of the war in the Middle East based on the perspectives of people in Iran. But the New York-based social media creator keeps running into an obstacle: An internet blackout imposed by the government in Tehran has stifled almost … Read more