The internet
The internet has become the foundation of modern day society, but was invented not long ago in the 1970s, and has evolved a lot since then. This global network infrastructure connections computers globally electronically, wirelessly and optically. Not to be confused with the World Wide Web, which is a group of webpages found on the network of computers that make up the internet.

What is ImageFX? All you need to know about Google's new AI image generator

Like OpenAI’s Dall-E, ImageFX can create full images from just your prompts but is it any good and can you use it now?
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Who really invented the Internet?

Inside the remarkable story behind the revolutionary invention.
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Is porn bad for you?

In our digitally connected world, it’s easy to find sexually explicit material. But is porn just harmless eroticism or can it have harmful effects?
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A beginner's guide to the metaverse: What it is, how you can access it and more

Facebook recently changed its name to ‘Meta’ in order to position itself at the forefront of a new digital frontier called the metaverse. But what the heck is the metaverse, and what can it offer us mere mortals who do not inhabit the shiny Silicon Valley bubble?
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What is Bitcoin and can it be a viable currency?

Author Brett Scott explains what this now notorious currency is, and what lies in its future.
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Dall-E mini: Creator explains blurred faces, going viral and the future of the project

Since going viral online, Boris Dayma's Dall-E mini project has seen huge growth, but where does it go from here?
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Dall-E mini: how the AI image generator makes your meme dreams come true

A blurry but much-loved image revolution is taking over the internet.
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Why Google is just a massive to-do list

It’s the world’s most popular search engine, but ultimately, it’s just helping us to tick off our intentions.
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Today's social media is a dumpster fire, but scientists are building something better from scratch

Prof Chris Bail and his team at the Polarization Lab are creating a social media playground, where researchers can explore the infinite possibilities.
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How the UK's changing internet laws may affect you

What you need to know about the new legalisation according to a social media law expert.
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Mermaid or fish? The science behind the viral left/right brain illusion

JK Rowling, Piers Morgan and half of the internet have had their say on this optical illusion.
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The best Wi-Fi extenders for your home in 2024

Make every room in your house a buffer-free zone with the help of a Wi-Fi extender.
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What are NFTs? Everything you need to know

You might have seen the words 'non-fungible token' popping up online – but what exactly does that mean?
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The metaverse, with Prof David Reid

Virtual reality expert Prof David Reid joins us on our podcasts, Instant Genius and Instant Genius Extra.
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WFH and digital detoxing: The tech trends to look out for in 2022

Technology has transformed our lives in the last couple of years. Will it continue to do so as we ring in 2022?
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Internet celebrity has entered a dangerous new territory

Any of us can build a following online, but a large band of followers can make it tricky to navigate the turbulent waters of the digital world.
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