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When Bill Gates Questioned Lyft CEO Risher's Move To Jeff Bezos' 'Tiny, Little Internet Bookstore'—'Stupidest Decision' Ever

David Risher, the current CEO of Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT), recently shared a bold career move he made in 1996 that earned him a scathing rebuke from Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates.

Benzinga

Yahoo Reportedly Nears $1.4 Billion Sale Of AOL After Internet Pioneer Ends Dial-Up Era And Closes Another Chapter

Yahoo is reportedly close to selling AOL to Italian technology firm Bending Spoons for about $1.4 billion, a move that would hand off one of the most iconic names of the early internet just weeks after AOL retired its dial-up service.

Benzinga

Elon Musk-Led Starlink's Direct-To-Cell Technology Now Supports Continuous Video Calls, Messaging, Data With T-Mobile Partnership

Elon Musk's satellite internet provider Starlink will now support continuous video calls, messaging and data services with its direct-to-cell technology offered to T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) subscribers.

Benzinga

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Reading Rainbow returns and it’s the best news this week!

Good news is coming your way because Reading Rainbow is coming back with a big surprise. On social media, Mychal Threets, the viral librarian was named the new host and the Internet at large celebrated vigorously. It’s a moment engineered to make you feel warm and fuzzy as someone truly…

The Mary Sue

Lyft CEO says Bill Gates told him leaving Microsoft for Amazon when it was still a startup was ‘the stupidest decision I’ve ever heard anyone made’

The year was 1996, and Gates couldn’t believe his star was going to “ some tiny, little internet bookstore that nobody's ever heard of.”

Fortune

Man Behind “Blinking Guy” GIF Is Unrecognizable 8 Years After Becoming Internet Star

"Nice to put a face to the blink," one user said of the GIF that has taken over the internet.

Bored Panda

AI Bots Targeting Diaspora Families on X With an Insurance Scheme

A fraudulent insurance brand called Jubilee Health trended on X with bot-generated testimonials targeting diaspora families. This piece unpacks how the scam works, why vulnerable communities are at risk, and what it says about internet safety and platform responsibility.

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'I'm Breathing Again': Afghans Relieved After Internet Restored

Just before nightfall on Wednesday, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan's capital Kabul suddenly filled with people -- mobile phones everywhere had pinged back to life.

International Business Times

Internet Slams 'Useless' Climbers Who 'Looked On' As Companion Plunged 18,000 Ft To Death in Viral Video

A viral mountain tragedy sparks outrage as netizens slam climbers as 'useless' — but experts warn blame overlooks safety, shock and social media pressures.

International Business Times

AOL's dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era

It’s official: AOL’s dial-up internet has taken its last bow

The Independent UK

A24's Pillion Trailer Shows Alexander Skarsgård In A BDSM Relationship, And I Think His Internet Daddy Status Is About To Reach A New Level

Skarsgård fans are about to get all hot and bothered.

Cinemablend

Mobile And Data Networks Return Across Afghanistan: AFP Journalists

Mobile networks returned to several provinces across Afghanistan on Wednesday, including the capital Kabul, 48 hours after the Taliban authorities shut down telecommunications.

International Business Times

Taliban blame internet blackout on ‘decaying infrastructure’ as NGOs say ordinary Afghans suffering

Government dismisses reports of nationwide internet ban as ‘rumours’

The Independent UK

‘Smells so good’: Customer falls in love with detergent after thrifting item but can’t find it. Then the internet comes to her aid

Thrifting is full of hidden gems—the only trouble is that once you find them, you might never see them again. This is why TikToker Taylor (@taylor_k76) has enlisted the help of the internet in helping find the detergent she just can’t stop thinking about.

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Damon Motorcycles Is Getting Sued Over Back Rental Payment by a Major SEO Firm

Damon Motors, Inc. is currently being sued in a Canadian Supreme Court by SEO giant Moz, but the reasons why have nothing to do with the Internet and everything to do with a rental agreement.

International Business Times UK

'Swim Over The Border!': Chicago Man Kyle Kania Slammed After Racist Tirade Against Hispanics

A viral video shows Kyle Kania shouting racist insults at Hispanic individuals. Internet sleuths identified him as a sales rep for Polymershapes.

Euronews

Taliban deny nationwide ban on internet access as outage paralyses Afghanistan

The internet blackout is now in its third day on Wednesday and has impacted banking, businesses, humanitarian work and travel across Afghanistan.

TechRadar

Afghanistan completely shuts down the internet – and not even VPNs can help

Taliban authorities cut internet connections to "prevent immorality," impacting "every aspect of people’s rights and lives," warn experts. Here's what's at stake.

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The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban

The Taliban government has rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and being replaced

The Guardian - AU

My calls and emails to family in Afghanistan go unanswered. The Taliban’s internet shutdown has left us all helpless

From the safety of Australia, I watch in despair as my loved ones in Kabul navigate this digital darkness – a calculated effort to silence dissent

International Business Times

'I Couldn't Reach Them': Afghans Abroad Despair At Blackout

Afghans around the world are despairing at being unable to reach their loved ones at home after a Taliban-enforced internet blackout took effect on Monday.

The Independent UK

Teen hailed as Charlie Kirk ‘protégé’ is ripped by MAGA crowd after private jet video: ‘Country club’ conservative

Brilyn Hollyhand, who calls himself ‘The Internet’s Youngest Voice of Reason’ online, was ripped into by online users and even fellow right-wing influencers associated with Turning Point USA

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‘I feel bad for her. She was probably terrified’: Man calls out DoorDasher for ‘double dashing’ while they delivered his Chick-fil-A

If your food delivery order is taking longer than normal, your DoorDash driver might be “double-dashing”—at least, that’s what the internet seems to think.

Everybody Loves Your Money

8 Surprising Fees Built Into Everyday Bills

Ever get a bill that makes you wonder, Wait, what exactly am I paying for? You’re not alone. From internet service to utilities, companies have mastered the art of sneaking in extra fees that sound harmless but add up faster than your daily coffee runs. Most of us shrug and…

PC Gamer

Fancy some unorthodox, techy ASMR? Try the soothing sound of 12 dial-up modems all trying to connect to the internet at once

More calming than ocean waves or white noise, I tell ya.

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