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The Wayback Machine Returns! Internet Archive Resumes Read-Only Operations
The Internet Archive, the renowned digital library that has preserved 916 billion web pages, has announced the return of its Wayback Machine in a provisional, read-only mode. This comes after the site was taken offline last week due to multiple distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and a data breach affecting 31 million user records.
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Amid Slowing Growth, Online Gig Platforms Aim to Boost Take Rates
Gig workers, encompassing a diverse range of roles such as independent contractors, online platform workers, contract firm workers, on-call workers, and temporary workers, have become an integral part of the modern economy.
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Historical MMORPG Games That Are Still Online
Welcome, adventurers, to a nostalgic tour through some of the most influential and groundbreaking MMORPGs over the past 30 years! From text-based multi-user dungeons to immersive 3D worlds filled with millions of players, online roleplaying games have come a long way since the early days of dial-up internet. This blog post will highlight 12 classic and pioneering MMORPGs that each brought innovative ideas or technology to the table, shaping the genre we know and love today.
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Mark Zuckerberg Now Fourth Wealthiest Billionaire Thanks to Record-High Meta Price, 60%+ YTD
Key Takeaways:
- Mark Zuckerberg becomes the world’s fourth-wealthiest person with a net worth of $201 billion.
- Meta’s market capitalization exceeds $1.4 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies globally.
- Meta’s stock has increased six-fold since its November 2022 lows, driven by its expansion into metaverse hardware and AI.
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Bumble and Match Group are launching new "friends only" products
Online dating companies are shifting their focus to friendship and social connections in an effort to boost revenue growth. Bumble and Match Group are launching new products that allow users to find friends and connect with others based on shared interests. Bumble’s CEO Lidiane Jones sees “untapped potential” in the friendship space, while Match’s CFO Gary Swidler views their new app Yuzu as a “testing ground” for future features.
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Telegram to Surrender More User Data to Governments, CEO Announces
In a move that is sure to alarm privacy advocates, the CEO of encrypted messaging app Telegram has announced that the company will now provide more user data to government authorities upon request.
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X (formerly Twitter) Changes Content Rules to Formally Allow Adult Content
In a significant shift, X (formerly Twitter) has updated its content rules to formally permit adult and graphic content on its platform. The move, announced by X on June 3, 2024, marks a departure from its previous stance of unofficially allowing such content while not explicitly endorsing it.
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Google's AI Overview Is Doing More Harm Than Good
In a concerning development, Google’s new “AI Overview” search feature is delivering questionable and potentially dangerous information to users. According to a rundown by Rolling Stone, the search giant’s foray into generative AI-powered search results has led to the spread of misinformation and content that could put public health at risk.
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DuckDuckGo Launches VPN Service and New Privacy Pro Subscription
DuckDuckGo, known for its privacy-focused web search engine and browser, is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new VPN service and Privacy Pro subscription. The VPN and additional privacy tools are part of DuckDuckGo’s new paid Privacy Pro plan, further cementing the company’s commitment to online privacy protection.
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Automattic Acquires Beeper for $125M, Combining Two Multi-Network Chat Apps
Automattic, the company behind the popular blogging platform WordPress, has acquired multinetwork chat app Beeper. The acquisition will see Beeper merge with Automattic’s existing chat app Texts.com to create a combined service offering connectivity across multiple messaging networks.