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An Ars Technica history of the Internet, part 1

Ars Technica

In a very real sense, the Internet, this marvelous worldwide digital communications network that youre using right now, was created because one man was annoyed at having too many computer terminals in his office. Authors re-creation of Bob Taylors office with three teletypes. The year was 1966. Read full article Comments

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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Liking, commenting on, or sharing content from nonprofits with similar causes or within the same locale fosters a supportive network and broadens the organization’s reach. About the Author Sarah Suarez is the founder of The Social Puzzle , a boutique social media marketing agency specializing in nonprofit clientele.

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Privacy and civil rights groups warn against rapidly growing mass-surveillance network

TechSpot

Fusus is designed to provide law enforcement organizations (LEO) and other public safety institutions access to accurate, relevant information via a cloud-based network of authorized video monitoring assets.

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Hacker returns $600M to Poly Network, is offered position as Chief Security Advisor

TechSpot

This week nearly all of the crypto stolen from Poly Network has been returned, but then something bizarre happened. Instead of turning the thief, who Poly Network refers to as Mr. White Hat, over to authorities, the company hired him to be its Chief Security Advisor and gave him a.

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Useful Tips & Resources for Your Nonprofit’s Annual Report

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Putting one together from scratch can be overwhelming, so the pro fundraisers at Network for Good have created a quick and easy template to help you tell your organization’s story. About the Author. Follow this link to download your customizable nonprofit annual report template today. ?

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The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Engadget

Ofcom sees the tech complementing traditional networks, aiming to provide 100 percent mobile coverage in the UK. Depending on the feedback it receives, it could begin authorizing direct-to-device calls later this year. Ofcom is opening a consultation period with stakeholders from now to May 20.

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Facebook, Instagram beta testing Community Notes in the U.S.

Mashable Tech

Notes will not have author names attached to them and will be capped at 500 words. "We In February, the company opened up applications for what they're calling a "Community Notes network" of fact-checking contributors on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. It's time to get back to our roots around free expression."

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