This AI-generated image spread far and wide in the wake of Hurricane Helene in 2024. AI-generated image circulated on social media Adam Nemeroff, Quinnipiac University You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between photographs and computer-generated graphics. Some are fantastical – think Shrimp Jesus – and some are […]
Remember when the internet screamed at you before letting you online? Youtuber Retrocet has preserved the full symphony of dial-up modems in a compilation that takes us on a journey from the snail-paced 300 bps connections to the lightning-fast (at the time) 56K. Each shriek, screech, and static hiss is historically accurate, recorded with vintage […]
After valiantly screaming into phone lines since 1991, AOL’s iconic dial-up internet service is finally hanging up its hat. That glorious symphony of screeches, beeps, and static that made you lose your phone line forever? Yeah, it’s officially retiring on September 30, 2025. Was it fast? Nope. Did it make you want to throw your […]
Plot twist! According to the fine word nerds at Merriam-Webster, internet “trolling” doesn’t come from grumpy bridge trolls demanding riddles, it comes from fishing! Yep, trolling is a fishing technique where you drag bait behind a moving boat hoping something bites. Online trolls do the same thing, except instead of catching fish, they’re hoping to […]
Older adults have large digital archives that can be hard to access after their deaths. picture alliance/Getty Images Dylan Thomas Doyle, University of Colorado Boulder and Jed R. Brubaker, University of Colorado Boulder From family photos in the cloud to email archives and social media accounts, the digital lives of Americans are extensive and growing. […]
Ready to take your singing skills to the next level? Or maybe you just want to get rid of those pesky vocals and make your own version of your favorite song? Meet UVR Online, the free AI Vocal Remover that’s here to save your karaoke nights! Using cutting-edge AI technology, UVR Online removes vocals from […]
What if the internet was a real-life arena of complete and utter chaos? Meat & Livestock Australia’s latest lamb ad brings that vision to life, complete with a horde of bickering commenters shouting about everything from fake news to whether milk goes in tea first. It’s the most chaotic comment section ever, with people hurling […]
We’ve all been there. You open your browser to “just check one thing,” and two hours later, you’re somehow scrolling through page 12 of cat videos or doomscrolling through yet another social media app. If only there were a way to break free from this vicious cycle… Enter TabBoo, the browser extension that says, “Sure, […]