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Internet restoration in Iran begins as rights groups warn of deepening crisis

NetBlocks, a privately held global internet monitor, also claimed that there were signs of "an attempt to generate false traffic and manufacture narratives of a wider restoration."

An Iranian living in Japan, with taped mouth and carrying a sign, marches in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Tokyo, Japan, January 18, 2026.
Anti-Iranian regime protesters in Paris, France, hold banners, including of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi over a background with the Pahlavi royal crest, reading "FREE IRAN," January 18, 2026.

WATCH: Pahlavi announces six demands for int'l community, Iranian diaspora to support protesters

File photo of a Microsoft logo on an office building in New York

Microsoft 365 down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

Ms. Rachel attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 in New York City

Ms. Rachel appears to support antisemitic conspiracy theory in apology post


Goodbye Chrome: OpenAI launched the ChatGPT Atlas browser

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas – a new browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into browsing, with memory capabilities, real-time editing, and an agent mode that performs actions for the user.

ChatGPT Atlas

Amazon's AWS struggles to recover after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon.com, PrimeVideo and Alexa were all facing issues, according to Downdetector.

People walk past the logo of Amazon Web Services (AWS) at its exhibitor stall at the India Mobile Congress 2025 at Yashobhoomi, a convention and expo center in New Delhi, India, October 8, 2025.

Buying backlinks: risks, rules, and results

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After a NIS 200 subscription: The Comet AI browser is launched for free

The Comet artificial intelligence browser by Perplexity offers a smart assistant that accompanies users during browsing and performs tasks in real time.

Comet AI browser

Benda brings ZTE back to Israel with new routers, modems, and streamers

ZTE is returning to activity in Israel after a break of several years. Benda, the official importer, announced the launch of a new series of routers, modems, and streamers.

ZTE

From looms to laptops, Afghan women lose lifeline in Taliban internet ban

The ban was said to prevent immoral activities. Instead, it has cut off business and education opportunities.

Afghan women prepare dough to make traditional cookies inside a bakery in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 5, 2024.

French bar owner hit with €37,000 Orange roaming bill after Moroccan escape

Orange says it sent 16 SMS warnings, but long-time customer Lefèvre insists he never used his phone abroad.

An expensive Moroccan holiday. Illustration.

Taliban chief orders internet blackouts, calling the web the ‘root of all evil’

The emerging policy threatens to disrupt government services that had moved online in recent years and to stall humanitarian operations in Afghanistan.

 Taliban soldiers celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2023.

The evolution of sports coverage: From matchday highlights to interactive fan platforms

Outdoor soccer game.

Musk's Starlink service back up after brief outage affects thousands of users

The number of US users reporting issues fell below 1,000 as of 1:15 a.m. ET, down from a peak of more than 43,000, Downdetector said.

 The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites is seen over Sebastian Inlet after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, February 26, 2025.