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    How accusations around a major NFT release sank it—and raised questions about an alleged NFT ‘ring’

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    How fears of the ‘antifa apocalypse’ set the stage for QAnon

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    The many lives of the Dancing Baby, cyberspace’s first cringe meme

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Cutting the ethernet cable from a laptop

The slow creep of internet shutdowns

Internet shutdowns are increasingly being used around the world to silence opposition.

On Mar 13, 2018 by Nithin Coca

Layer 8 Tech
couchsurfing : Woman walking on train platform with luggage

Why hasn’t there been a new Couchsurfing?

Six years after its rapid decline, Couchsurfing is still hanging on, but it lacks the same sense of community.

On Oct 13, 2017 by Nithin Coca

Tech

The slow creep and chilling effect of China’s censorship

In China, fear and intimidation are leading some to self-censor online.

On Aug 20, 2016 by Nithin Coca

Tech

Can satellites help save the world’s rainforests?

Rainforests are our global lungs, yet we’ve continued to destroy them. Better satellites can help us understand how and why—and hopefully stop the damage.

On Apr 17, 2016 by Nithin Coca

Tech

Can we build a humane alternative to Uber?

The on-demand economy has created new opportunities, but often those doing the actual work feel exploited. Advocates think technology can provide a better solution.

On Feb 28, 2016 by Nithin Coca

Tech

Why your favorite apps are designed to addict you

Developers will use every trick in the book to hook you.

On Feb 1, 2016 by Nithin Coca

Tech

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