The internet has completely changed how we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves since the 1990s. It's brilliant for learning, news, and connection, but it's also brought complications around security, privacy, and protecting our kids.
This site looks at the various phenomena that have emerged from the web: unusual companies, new terminology, viral trends, and developments that have become big stories in their own right. We try to cut through the noise and make sense of what's actually happening online versus in real life.
Whether you're curious about how the internet has shaped culture or you're just interested in the entertaining and weird side of it, there's something here to read.
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