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Digital life
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

AOL pulls the plug on dial-up service

AOL will permanently discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30, symbolizing the end of a significant era in internet history.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I worked the night shift and spent it chatting with a guy in the UK. He flew to the US to meet me, and we've been together for 27 years.

An online connection turned into a real-life romance after six months of chatting.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Newgrounds accidentally became one of online culture's defining sites

Users in 1995 embraced early internet personal pages for self-expression and sharing creative projects, leading to platforms like Newgrounds.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why 1995 was the year the internet grew up

The internet wasn't born whole—it came together from parts. Most know of ARPANET, the internet's most famous precursor, but it was always limited strictly to government use.
Digital life
Growth hacking
fromInc
1 month ago

The World's Smartest Growth Hack Started 29 Years Today. Here's the Inspiring Story

Hotmail launched on July 4, 1996, revolutionizing email with a free web-based service that enabled users to avoid subscription models.
#youtube
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago
Media industry

Watch the Very First YouTube Video, "Me at the Zoo," Now 20 Years Old

YouTube began with mundane content yet evolved into a significant entertainment platform captivating global culture.
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Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

AI Agents Can Now Pay Autonomously Thanks to x402 and HTTP 402 | HackerNoon

HTTP 402 Payment Required, reserved since 1997, finds purpose with Coinbase's x402 protocol for onchain transactions in 2025.
Web design
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I just went back to the '90s with the oldest websites STILL online (from Space Jam to, erm, Sporks)

The early internet was characterized by diverse web designs reflecting creativity and individuality, unlike today’s homogenized corporate web.
Marketing tech
fromCybercultural
2 months ago

Portals in 1998: The Rise and Fall of Excite and Netcenter

1998 was marked by fierce competition among internet portals which sought to dominate user traffic and advertising revenue.
fromSlashGear
2 months ago

What Happened To Ask Jeeves? - SlashGear

The early promise of Ask Jeeves resonated well with users seeking an organized, conversational approach to web searches; it thrived until the dot-com bubble burst.
Marketing tech
fromDefector
2 months ago

The AI Floodwaters Are Rising Fast | Defector

Lycos resonated with my identity, unlike other search engines, due to its quirky logo and name.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Leeroy Jenkins, One Of The First Viral Videos And A Huge Moment For WoW, Just Turned 20

Leeroy Jenkins became an internet icon, symbolizing impulsive, adventurous behavior, and helped solidify World of Warcraft's place in modern digital culture.
Video games
fromThe History of the Web
4 months ago

1995 Was the Most Important Year for the Web - The History of the Web

1995 marked a transformative year for the web, seeing exponential growth and significant cultural events influencing online presence.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

An Ars Technica history of the Internet, part 1

The Internet's creation stemmed from Robert Taylor's frustration with multiple computer systems, leading to a vision for interconnected computing.
Digital life
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

9 Ways You Can Save the Internet Right Now

The Internet's early innovations and cultural milestones are at risk of disappearing due to both negligence and deliberate actions.
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