The unstoppable rise of the geeks
The unthinkable has happened – geeks have become not only acceptable, but even chic. But there are good reasons to be lovingly suspicious of this culture.
View ArticleWhat if the internet crashes?
The internet connects billions of people and keeps societies together – a job it wasn’t designed for. So we need to plan for the prospect that it could break.
View ArticleGoogle balloons to fill net gaps
Many parts of the world are without internet coverage. Now search giant Google plans to bring web connections via a fleet of high-flying balloons.
View ArticleHow Twitter will look in 10 years
As Twitter prepares to float on the stock market, now is the time to ask where it is headed – and how it will shape how we converse and think.
View ArticleIs Google autocomplete evil?
The way Google finishes our sentences during internet searches is corrupting our thoughts, says Tom Chatfield.
View ArticleStop! Do not press ‘upload’
If you store your precious photos and documents online, then you may be disturbed to discover the rights you give away, says Tom Chatfield.
View ArticleThe hidden signals in your tweets
There’s much more personal information contained within your Twitter and Facebook posts than you think, which creates both benefits and fears.
View ArticleTechnology’s greatest myth
Many optimists believe that technology can transform society. Yet the truth is far more interesting, argues Tom Chatfield.
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