Why Aren’t We Socializing? Examining The Smartphone Era
In America today, the majority of adults own some variant of cellphone—an overwhelming 98%. Of those, 91% own smartphones in particular. The online world is no longer relegated to a …
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2026 is the New 2016: The Internet’s Desire to Relive the Past
Every year, we see the rise (or recycling) of a new trend or social culture, and 2026 is no exception—especially with the ever-present nostalgia for what was only ten years …
OPINION: TikTok Live: The Strangest Place on the Internet
If you’ve ever been on TikTok LIVE, you know that it’s filled with oddities, like a virtual market — its very own virtual culture. Some content you might expect is …
Google Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Secret Harvesting of User Data to Build AI Products Post-Controversial Privacy Policy Update
On July 1, 2023, Google reported changes to its Privacy Policy. These changes allow the company to use public information on the Internet to improve their artificial intelligence. However, a …
OPINION: Parental Emotional Fulfillment on the Internet is Needed
May and June marked the celebration of two national holidays that aim to recognize those in our lives who serve as mother and father figures. Mother’s Day celebrated in May, …