Internet

Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT

Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the country’s economy struggles under the combined pressure of war-related disruptions, sanctions, and infrastructure damage.

An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2026.
Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

A waitress holds a glass of wine in the Skrepka restaurant in Moscow, Russia, April 17, 2026.

Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses

A protester holds a placard about the internet blackout in Iran during a demonstration outside Downing Street against the Islamic Republic and calling for Reza Pahlavi to take over as King of Iran, as the Iran war escalates on March 14, 2026.

'Nation held hostage': Global protests planned as Iran's internet outage reaches nearly 70 days


Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion

Parents don’t need to monitor every corner of the Internet. They do need to know their children have the tools to handle it.

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Israeli internet browsing, media viewing habits revealed in 2025 telecommunications data

The data, collected by Yes, Pelephone, and 2thepoint, demonstrated decreases in television watching and spikes in mobile internet and AI usage.

Child using a phone while sitting at a computer desk.

US Congress introduces bill to promote uncensored internet access in Iran

The Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media Act, if passed, would open a probe into the possibility of implementing new technology to improve uncensored internet access.

US Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY) addresses a press conference focused on the ongoing partial shutdown of the US federal government, in Washington, DC, US, October 30, 2025.

Fraud awareness week highlights modern online threats and how industries fight back

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Syria's internet, phone bills double after Sharaa's historic visit to Washington

Telecom giants Syriatel and MTN slash short-term data bundles and sharply raise prices, sparking boycotts and fresh doubts about Syria’s promised economic overhaul.

 US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Goodbye Chrome: OpenAI launched the ChatGPT Atlas browser

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas – a new browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into browsing, with memory capabilities, real-time editing, and an agent mode that performs actions for the user.

ChatGPT Atlas

Amazon's AWS struggles to recover after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon.com, PrimeVideo and Alexa were all facing issues, according to Downdetector.

People walk past the logo of Amazon Web Services (AWS) at its exhibitor stall at the India Mobile Congress 2025 at Yashobhoomi, a convention and expo center in New Delhi, India, October 8, 2025.

Buying backlinks: risks, rules, and results

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After a NIS 200 subscription: The Comet AI browser is launched for free

The Comet artificial intelligence browser by Perplexity offers a smart assistant that accompanies users during browsing and performs tasks in real time.

Comet AI browser

Benda brings ZTE back to Israel with new routers, modems, and streamers

ZTE is returning to activity in Israel after a break of several years. Benda, the official importer, announced the launch of a new series of routers, modems, and streamers.

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