Technology
Why is the internet overflowing with rubbish ads—and what can we do about it?
It is difficult to spend any time on the internet these days without being inundated with advertisements.This article was originally published here
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Autos
Faster is not always better: Why New Zealand’s case for higher speed limits is fatally flawed
As the government’s plan to increase speed limits begins to roll out, a group of local and international road safety and health experts has warned the move will lead to more death and injury, and […]
Retail
What caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode? Wireless security expert explains what might have happened
Thousands of pagers used by members of the militant group Hezbollah simultaneously exploded in parts of Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 2,700.This article was originally […]
Autos
GM offering adapters to help electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers
General Motors is now offering adapters to help its electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers.This article was originally published here
Technology
Study finds that thousands of browser extensions compromise user data
Browser extensions, the software add-ons that help users customize and enhance their web browsers, are wildly popular. Some of the most-used extensions find shopping deals, fix grammar and typos, manage passwords, or translate web pages. […]
Autos
Research shows that auto plants grew their workforces after transitioning to electric vehicle production
U.S. auto plants producing battery electric vehicles have required a larger workforce than traditional internal combustion engine plants—a finding that runs counter to early predictions about how EVs would impact the industry.This article was originally […]
Autos
Electric cars overtake petrol models in Norway
Hot on the heels of still-dominant diesel cars, electric vehicles now outnumber petrol models for the first time in oil-rich Norway, a world first that puts the country on track to taking fossil fuel vehicles […]
Technology
Opinion: The internet is worse than it used to be. How did we get here, and can we go back?
When it comes to our experience of the internet, “the times, they are a-changin’,” as Bob Dylan would say. You can’t quite recall how, but the internet certainly feels different these days.This article was originally […]
Technology
Opinion: Have you heard of the open source internet? The antidote to a capitalist web already exists
In the early days of the internet, famously, no one knew if you were a dog. The internet was a place where you could be anyone.This article was originally published here
Technology
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is making teen accounts private by default as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.This article was originally published here