Digg shuts down (again)
Digg’s latest comeback has hit a wall. After battling waves of bots and struggling to gain traction, the company is downsizing and preparing yet another reboot.
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Rocket.net brings high-performance WordPress hosting to India
Rocket.net has launched a new India data center, bringing faster dynamic WordPress performance to users in the region. NERDS.xyz uses Rocket.net and the experience has been excellent.
Brave browser hits 100 million users as privacy push gains momentum
Brave browser has passed 100 million monthly users, with Brave Search nearing 20 billion queries a year. The company continues to expand its privacy-first ecosystem and AI offerings.
Ookla launches Speedtest Certified, bringing verified internet to hotels, airports, and more
Ookla is rolling out Speedtest Certified, a new program that lets hotels, airports, and venues prove their internet quality with a trusted badge.
AOL is finally pulling the plug on dial-up Internet after decades of service
AOL will shut down its dial-up Internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a chapter in online history. The AOL Dialer and AOL Shield browser will also be retired.