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.
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses
'Nation held hostage': Global protests planned as Iran's internet outage reaches nearly 70 days
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.
How to connect to Starlink: Elon Musk’s satellite service arrives in Israel
Starlink is starting to offer satellite internet service across Israel, with the option to register directly through the company’s website.
Starlink arrives in Israel: How much does Musk's satellite internet cost and what does it offer?
The company launched a Hebrew-language website for preorders in early August and began providing the services in the country on Thursday.
Israelis could see up to 40% drop in internet connection fees
For the first time, the communications ministry is setting prices based on a cost model for the wholesale market on modern fiber networks.
Dollar slump, deep discounts fuel new boom in Israelis’ overseas online shopping
Volumes are climbing not only in sheer numbers but in size and value: Flat-pack furniture, garden equipment, home appliances, and large toys are replacing the traditional flow of small accessories.
Russia passes law punishing searches for 'extremist' content
Entities banned in Russia for carrying out "extremist activities" include late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Fund, the "international LGBT movement", and US tech giant Meta.
Download all of Netflix in a second: Japanese engineers achieve world's fastest internet speed
This unprecedented achievement was made possible through an innovative 19-core optical fiber system, described as a '19-lane highway' for data transmission.
OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome
If adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, OpenAI's browser could put pressure on a key component of rival Google's ad-money spigot.
Nvidia-backed Perplexity launches AI-powered browser to take on Google Chrome
Comet is currently available to subscribers who pay $200 per month for Perplexity Max, with broader access rolling out via invite over the summer.
Is this the sim that will make surfing abroad easier for you?
Surfing the web abroad with an eSim is still not a simple matter. Meet the eSim from Nisim, which, beyond its amusing name, also claims to offer easier operation and reduced prices.
