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Ask.com shuts down after 25 years
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Ask.com, once known as Ask Jeeves, has officially closed its doors. The search engine ended operations on May 1, 2026, as its owner sharpens business focus. The shutdown marks the end of a 25-year run in answering online queries.
Google has started a gradual rollout of a tool that lets users in Brazil change their primary Gmail address without creating a new account or losing message history.
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CNET readers have selected GFiber as the leading internet service provider overall in the outlet's People's Picks awards. The fiber provider earned the highest marks for reliability, speed and customer support.
Internet access in Iran has started to return after an 88-day nationwide shutdown. Traffic levels remain below half of normal capacity. Experts caution that the recovery is incomplete.
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Several browser add-ons can improve the YouTube experience according to a recent guide.
Utah will become the first US state to prohibit using VPNs to bypass age-verification requirements on websites. Senate Bill 73 takes effect on Wednesday and holds sites liable for users masking their location while in the state. Privacy advocates warn of widespread disruptions to internet access.
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Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) confirmed that the Wikimedia Foundation has begun registering as a private-scope Electronic System Operator (PSE). This follows a government ultimatum in early April 2026. Minister Meutya Hafid said her team assisted the organization.
Supreme Court sets thesis to hold Big Tech liable for illegal content
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11. kesäkuuta 2026 01.48STF sets 60-day deadline for Big Techs to remove illegal content
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10. kesäkuuta 2026 18.30STF begins analysis of appeals on Big Tech regulation
23. toukokuuta 2026 09.49Europe advances IOEMA-1 submarine cable project
22. toukokuuta 2026 22.01Starlink surpasses 150,000 clients in Chile
18. toukokuuta 2026 18.38Iran considers fees on undersea internet cables in strait of hormuz
9. toukokuuta 2026 06.31ICANN opens applications for custom domains after 14 years
4. toukokuuta 2026 20.07Communications Authority invites feedback on new internet installation rules