The Internet is a system of interconnected computer networks that deliver content to billions of users around the globe.  It utilizes the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) and electronic, wireless and optical technologies to link millions of smaller networks into the larger network we collectively think of.  The content made accessible by the Internet is extremely diverse and is a reflection of society itself.  New methods of technology, content delivery, and design trends ensure that Internet news is constantly changing.

Browse the headlines below to find relevant, up-to-date Internet news for web programmers and designers, technology professionals, and the general public alike.

• The people policing the internet's most horrific content
  
  Website content moderators have to see some very disturbing material. How do they cope?
  BBC News.  Mon, 19 Aug 2019 23:16:52 GMT.
• Adorable video of FDNY firefighter gives laughing baby daughter a pedicure in viral video
  
  Fireman Jimmy Howell, right, won over the internet when a video of him giving his nine-month-old daughter Kensley a pedicure went viral, left. The dad, 30, was seen filing and clipping her nails.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:26:47 GMT.
• A Beloved Baby Dugong Has Died After Ingesting Plastic
  
  The orphaned marine mammal became an internet sensation after images of her nuzzling human caretakers went viral
  Smithsonian.  Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:46:45 +0000.
• How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens
  
  How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they?
  BBC News.  Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:39:23 GMT.
• Marium, The Dugong That Charmed Thailand, Dies After Ingesting Plastic
  
  Marium became an internet hit as people marveled over videos of her being cared for by scientists in Thailand. An autopsy revealed plastic pieces in her intestines.
  Amy Held.  NPR.  Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:08:06 -0400.
• Gromov Institute confirms authenticity of A321 crew talks posted on Internet
  
  The transcript was possibly published by radio amateurs
  Tass.  Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:07:38 +0300.
• Online Addictions: A Symptom Of The Times
  
  Is the phenomenon of what is called Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) a result of our "real life" cultural alienation or is it a product of our internet use?
  By Julian Vigo, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:18:00 +0000.
• CRTC lowers wholesale broadband rates to boost competition among providers
  
  Canada's telecoms regulator says it has lowered the rates for wholesale broadband access as it looks to increase competition among internet providers.
  CBC News.  Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:02:24 EDT.
• That Pixel 4 20x zoom photo isn't from the Pixel 4, but is still impressive - CNET
  
  The photo that got the internet buzzing was taken with a Pixel 3A, but there is still reason to be hyped for the Pixel 4.
  Eli Blumenthal.  CNET.  Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:00:02 +0000.
• Intelsat to Enhance Central Africa's Network Capabilities
  
  Per the deal with Stratosat Datacom , Intelsat S.A. (I) will provide high-speed broadband services for seamless Internet and Virtual Private Networking connectivity across the region.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:19:00 GMT.
• This startup delivers 5G internet broadband for $49 a month - CNET
  
  Common Networks is using 5G and mmWave technology to deliver a low-cost alternative to fiber broadband.
  Marguerite Reardon.  CNET.  Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:00:07 +0000.
• Indian-administered Kashmir remains under lockdown
  
  Phone lines and internet have been down for 10 days, but lockdown set to be eased on Thursday.
  Al Jazeera.  Wed, 14 Aug 2019 18:51:29 GMT.
• Imagine it's 1969, and there's this thing called rock music ...
  
  Before the internet of everything, Woodstock was the social media post that went viral.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Tue, 13 Aug 2019 23:51:00 +1000.
• CooTek Announces Revised Guidance for Second Quarter of 2019
  
  SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2019 -- CooTek (NYSE: CTK) ("CooTek" or the "Company"), a fast-growing global mobile internet company, today announced revised total revenue guidance for the second quarter of 2019. ...
  PR Newswire.  Fri, 9 Aug 2019 23:00:00 +0000.
• FEMA tests nationwide Emergency Alert System
  
  FEMA conducted a nationwide alert test to see how it could communicate in the event the internet goes down.
  ABC News.  Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:50:23 -0400.
• Internet can be valuable tool for people with undiagnosed rare disorders
  
  The internet can serve as a pathway to diagnosis and care for people who suspect they have a rare condition that has not been identified by their physicians, according to a new study.
  Science Daily.  Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:44:00 EDT.
• Discounted internet program expands its Georgia user base
  
  ATLANTA (AP) - A social welfare program that helps low-income Georgia residents gain access to the internet is expanding. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 07 Aug 2019 06:01:51 -0400.
• Boohoo confirms bid for Karen Millen and Coast
  
  Fast-fashion internet giant boohoo has confirmed it has made an offer to buy the online businesses of Karen Millen and Coast.
  Irish Independent.  Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:50:55 +0100.
• After Mass Shootings, Tech Industry Shuns 8chan
  
  8chan, the social network where alleged Shooter posted anti-immigrant manifesto struggles to stay alive as internet infrastructure companies decline its business.
  Voice of America.  Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:54:25 -0400.
• Why online shopping in France could soon cost customers more
  
  Amazon plans to pass on the costs of France's new digital tax on internet giants to the businesses that use its Marketplace platform for finding customers, instead of taking the hit itself, the US online retailer said on Thursday.
  The Local.  Fri, 02 Aug 2019 08:12:06 +0200.

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