By The Smartencyclopedia Staff Internet freedom has experienced its 13th consecutive annual decline, with China, Russia, and several other nations tightening their grip on digital expression, according to the latest report from Freedom House, titled “Freedom on the Net.” The report covers 70 countries, revealing a disturbing trend where legal
- December 18, 2023
By Smartencyclopedia with agencies LinkedIn, the business-oriented social media platform under Microsoft’s ownership, revealed on Monday that it will reduce its workforce by around 668 employees, joining the growing list of tech companies implementing mass layoffs. In an official blog post, LinkedIn acknowledged the difficulty of talent changes while emphasizing
- October 16, 2023
Following revelations in a book, Mykhailo Podolyak has expressed strong criticism regarding Elon Musk’s actions that disrupted a critical Starlink satellite signal during a Ukrainian drone operation. The Ukrainian presidential adviser condemned Elon Musk for indirectly enabling Russian forces to launch attacks on Ukrainian cities. This came to light as
- September 8, 2023
Ukraine’s intelligence agency has warned that Russian spy agencies are targeting Starlink, the satellite internet constellation owned by Elon Musk, with custom malware. The malware is designed to disrupt Starlink’s operations and prevent it from being used by Ukrainian forces. It is believed to have been developed by Russia’s GRU
- August 13, 2023
By Smartencyclopedia * NASA is launching a new streaming service called NASA+, which will offer live broadcasts, original video series, and on-demand content about NASA’s missions, science, and history. The service will be available later this year on most major platforms, including the NASA App, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire
- July 28, 2023
By Smartencyclopedia SpaceX’s Starlink is a satellite constellation project aimed at providing global broadband internet coverage. The project is led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, with the goal of creating a satellite network that can deliver high-speed, low-latency internet access to even the most remote areas of the world. The
- June 27, 2023
By José Carlos Palma * The Internet revolution, a momentous shift in the modern era, has transformed the way we live, work, and interact. It has redefined the very fabric of society, bridging geographical distances, and connecting people from all corners of the globe. This deep and detailed article explores
- May 19, 2023
By José Carlos Palma * The Digital Age, marked by the advent of the internet and the subsequent rise of social media, has revolutionized how we communicate, access information, and interact with the world. This transformative era has brought about unprecedented connectivity, reshaping societies, economies, and individual lives in profound
- May 19, 2023
NANGAN, Taiwan (AP) — In the past month, bed and breakfast owner Chen Yu-lin had to tell his guests he couldn’t provide them with the internet. Others living on Matsu, one of Taiwan’s outlying islands closer to neighboring China, had to struggle with paying electricity bills, making a doctor’s appointment
- April 18, 2023
The chatting app Discord, which is one of the most popular ways gamers communicate online, finds itself at the centre of an investigation into the leak of classified documents about the war in Ukraine. The investigation is unfolding as Discord makes an ambitious push to recruit more users and expand
- April 14, 2023