Looksmaxxing” and its cousins are fake trends but real expressions of the internet’s intrinsic drive toward extremism.

Resurgent hate and extremist groups emboldened by tech companies’ relaxed moderation efforts are raking in cash across the internet, according to reports from research groups and experts. Subscribe to ...

Since its inception, the internet has evolved to become possibly the most impactful modern invention of our time. All of a sudden, people had access to the world at their fingertips. But, have you ...

Hot on the heels of Louis Theroux’s documentary on the “manosphere,” a new TV drama covering the topic is coming to Channel 4 ...

People’s views are becoming more and more polarized, with “echo chambers”—social bubbles that reinforce existing beliefs—exacerbating differences in opinion. This divergence doesn’t just apply to ...

From data centers to AI to 5G internet, how we use the internet has a much bigger effect on our Earth than we might imagine. Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all ...

It is a common occurrence in old movies: Our hero checks in at a hotel in some exotic locale, and the desk clerk says, “Ah, Mr. Barker, there’s a letter for you.” Or maybe a telegram. Either way, ...

Iran’s internet blackout entered its 37th consecutive day. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he ...