Internet

Deepwater Asset Management’s managing partner Gene Munster remains bullish on the transformative potential of AI, even as Nvidia Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) market cap nosedived by nearly $300B, dragging Nasdaq down by over 3%. What Happened: On Tuesday, Munster took to X, formerly Twitter,...

At the dawn of the 21st century, financial markets were gripped by an unprecedented euphoria surrounding tech stocks. This period, often referred to as the dot-com bubble, saw a meteoric rise in the valuation of companies tied to the burgeoning internet industry. Investors, captivated by the...

Jim Anderson praised Elon Musk‘s Starlink project engineered by SpaceX, highlighting its potential for impressive advancements due to its economic model. What Happened: During CNBC’s “Last Call” on Thursday, Anderson pointed out that Starlink’s current technology...

The world's largest digital asset Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has the same number of users as the Internet had in early 1999, reflecting the cryptocurrency's immense scope for future growth. What Happened: Bitcoin's world adoption hit 4.7%, according to popular cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo,...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now mandated Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to display ‘nutrition labels’ for their broadband plans. What Happened: The FCC’s nearly eight-year-long battle has come to an end. From today, all but the smallest ISPs must publish...

In a recent development, Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) is reportedly seeking external investment for its GFiber internet business. What Happened: Alphabet aims to accelerate the growth of GFiber, a provider of Wi-Fi and internet services in certain U.S. regions. GFiber, a subsidiary of...

In a surprising revelation, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates admitted that he underestimated the internet’s ability to propagate misinformation and false beliefs. What Happened: In a fireside chat on Dec. 7. 2023, as reported by Business Insider, Gates...

To bolster its cybersecurity measures, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has reportedly embarked on an internet detox mission for select employees.  What Happened: Google has initiated a pilot program where certain employees will be restricted...

President Joe Biden’s administration announced that it would be distributing $42 billion throughout the 50 states as part of an initiative to bring high-speed internet access to every single American household by 2030. The funds were already set aside by Congress as part of the Bipartisan...

In 1994, Microsoft Corp. Co-Founder Bill Gates experienced some significant milestones in his career. See Next: New Battery Beats Tesla's Lithium-Ion By A Mile With 50% Cheaper Price Tag, 99% Recyclable and Three Times Longer Lifespan As a newly married billionaire, Gates claimed the top spot on...

Amidst the ever-advancing digital age, a new survey suggests that an overwhelming 77% of adults aged 35-54 harbor a profound yearning to escape the clutches of screens and social media, wistfully longing for the simplicity of an unplugged past. What Happened: Unsurprisingly, those who vividly...

It's a good time to look at how the major U.S. stock industry ETFs performed this month, as April comes to an end. In April, we saw the broader U.S. stock market, as represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (ARCA: SPY), rising about 1.3% during the month, but notable...

Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban shared his thoughts on technology that will have a “bigger impact on the world,” and it includes artificial intelligence, or AI, blockchain and the internet.  What Happened: Cuban, the Dallas Mavericks owner, was replying on a...

The world’s largest manufacturer of RVs is partnering with Starlink to bring internet connectivity to more people as they travel to remote locations. Here’s a look at the latest from Starlink and how the unit of Elon Musk’s SpaceX is disrupting land, sea and air. What Happened:...

We are now at a point where the Internet has become so centralized that a single company can bring it to its knees. What began as a military communication system 53 years ago and evolved into a fundamental human right is now so connected to everything that any fallibility could wreak havoc and...