AOL’s dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer

AOL will shut down its dial-up Internet on September 30, putting an end to the nostalgic service that gained popularity in the '90s.

Popular apps collect excessive data — here’s what to know and do

NEW YORK, Aug 10: In today’s digital landscape, many apps collect extensive user data—sometimes far beyond what is necessary for their functionality. While cer...

Dealing With Stress? Maybe Your New Fitness Tracker Can’t Help

One of the researchers said there was 'basically zero' correlation between self-reported stress scores and the data captured by the Garmin Vivosmart 4 wearable fitness tracker.

Goodbye to dial-up: AOL closes a chapter in web history

AOL’s dial-up shutdown silences the screech and “You’ve got mail” greeting that defined the dawn of internet life

Steve Wozniak on fighting internet scams

Gen AI is coming for online checkout in seismic shift for internet shopping

A future in which gen AI like ChatGPT handle online checkout rather than directing consumers to retail sites is a major change for internet shopping.

Smartwatches may be getting your stress levels wrong, study finds

New research finds Garmin’s Vivosmart 4 and similar wearables often misread psychological states, confusing excitement for stress

AOL to End Dial-Up Internet Service After 34 Years in 2025

AOL will discontinue its iconic dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, after 34 years, ending an era that once connected millions via modems and popularized online access. This move retires related software and highlights the shift to broadband, evoking nostalgia while underscoring technological evolution and persistent digital divides.

Microsoft ‘rationalizes’ Windows Search settings in latest Windows 11 build

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to Windows Insiders signed up for the Canary channel. While not a release that is jam-packed

Iranian Regime Intensifies Push for Internet Restrictions to Curb Public Dissent

The Iranian regime is escalating efforts to restrict international internet access, framing it as a security necessity while aiming to tighten censorship and suppress dissent.