There are different tactics that governments can use to block the internet, some more sophisticated than others.
Motivating young people to think critically about online risks helps them understand how stereotypes, inequalities and sexist double standards impact people online.
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Social media has become a mainstay in everyday life, particularly among younger generations. And some are even willing to make trade-offs to stay online.
Cloud computing is a way for businesses to access extra computational resources over the internet. Without it, the internet as we know it would malfunction.
Protestors gather in Madrid to demand justice and democracy in Senegal.
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Many stressors may be coming from interactions with technology: small but frequent frustrations that quickly dissipate, but when added up trigger digital distress.
The world of influencing is not always as honest and exciting as it’s cracked up to be.
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As social media becomes more prevalent in our lives, a career as an influencer may seem enticing. But those interested in this new career should be aware of the challenges.
The Online Streaming Act aims to level the playing field between streaming giants and legacy Canadian radio and television broadcasters.
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The Online Streaming Act is set to soon become law in Canada. The act is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support BIPOC content.
Rogers’ takeover of Shaw has been approved by the Canadian government, but the deal comes with stringent conditions.
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The new conditions that have been heaped onto Rogers as a result of the Rogers-Shaw merger could end up benefiting Canadian consumers and the economy at large.
Families living on Mornington Island have to make compromises due to a lack of digital services – including missing out on cultural activities on Country .
Large language model AI responds to questions but doesn’t actually know anything and is prone to making things up.
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Searching the web with ChatGPT is like talking to an expert – if you’re OK getting a mix of fact and fiction. But even if it were error-free, searching this way comes with hidden costs.
The internet is used for a lot more than just surfing the web.
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Addiction to social media can affect the emotional well-being of adolescents and young adults. But staying offline — even for only a few hours a day — can help.
The terms Web3 and Web 3.0 are often used interchangeably, but they are different concepts.
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Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Deputy Dean Research at Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of Melbourne