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Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, removing the compatibility feature that let businesses run legacy web applications built for the old browser. IE mode was introduced as a bridge after Internet Explorer itself was retired in 2022. Companies still relying on outdated internal apps will need to migrate before the cutoff.

ScorePro has announced a 'Meme Olympics' competition with a multi-million rial prize, and the announcement is drawing amused attention online. Details about the event's format, eligibility and payout appear thin so far, but the unusual combination of internet memes and a large cash reward in rials has made it a talking point.

Activists behind the Stop Killing Games campaign have launched a new effort called Stop Killing the Internet, urging supporters to sign a European Citizens' Initiative opposing digital ID requirements and age verification rules online. The campaign directs people to the official EU citizens' initiative page and its own website, calling on internet users across Europe to add their signatures.

Meta has launched an AI agent, and other major technology companies are expected to follow with similar releases. The move is raising questions about whether the internet and its users are prepared for a wave of autonomous AI assistants operating across social platforms and the wider web, including concerns about accuracy, misuse and the changing online experience.

The Internet Society is asking how people can be helped to have safer, more secure experiences online. The initiative focuses on helping users detect scams, spot false information and protect personal data. The organisation says it is working on ways to support people in navigating these risks, and the appeal for input is drawing attention from internet policy and digital rights communities.

A short clip circulating online shows a man attempting to shift blame onto a target after something goes wrong. The moment is being shared as a lighthearted piece of internet entertainment, with viewers reacting to the absurdity of the excuse. No further details about the people involved or the incident itself have been reported.

A 'Healthy Kids Healthy Futures' segment is warning families about misleading health claims circulating online. The message, reported by ABC30 Fresno, urges parents to check sources and consult medical professionals before acting on health information they encounter on the internet, as false advice about children's health continues to spread widely.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that the Office of Management and Budget needs to take further action to ensure federal agencies secure their networked devices connected through the Internet of Things. The report highlights gaps in how agencies manage cybersecurity risks posed by connected equipment across government networks, and calls on OMB to strengthen oversight and implementation of security requirements.

Streamer Asmongold, known for commentary on gaming and internet culture, posted a video titled 'The internet is furious at me..', suggesting he is facing a wave of criticism from viewers online. The upload has drawn hundreds of thousands of likes, indicating strong audience interest in whatever prompted the backlash. No further details about the specific controversy are given in the title itself.

Footage of a SpaceX rocket exploding has drawn a huge online audience, with the clip being watched by around two million people shortly after the incident. The dramatic video shows the vehicle breaking apart during flight, and viewers are reacting in large numbers, sharing and commenting as the story spreads across the internet.

A popular commentary duo has released a new video titled 'I Found the Wrong Side of the Internet', drawing large viewership. The piece follows their usual format of investigating obscure and unsettling online communities, reacting to bizarre or disturbing content so viewers don't have to seek it out themselves. Audiences are engaging heavily with the upload, and it is climbing trending charts, adding to ongoing conversation about strange corners of the web.

Activists behind the Stop Killing Games campaign are urging supporters to back a new European Citizens' Initiative called Stop Killing The Internet. The petition opposes mandatory digital ID and age verification requirements in the EU, arguing they threaten online privacy and access. Organisers are calling for signatures via the European Commission's official initiative platform.

Meta has released a new AI agent, and other technology companies are quickly rolling out comparable products. NPR's Consider This examines whether the internet's infrastructure, norms and users are prepared for a wave of autonomous AI agents operating online. The launch is prompting debate among technologists and commentators about readiness, safety and how widely these agents will spread across the web.

Cloudflare argues the internet now has a second audience alongside human users: automated agents and AI crawlers that read, index and act on web content at scale. The company says websites are increasingly being consumed by machines rather than people, reshaping traffic patterns and raising questions about how content is valued, monetised and protected.

Commentator Charlotte Dobre has released a rundown of the craziest Reddit stories that recently spread across the internet. The compilation covers viral posts and the online reactions surrounding them. Audiences are engaging heavily with the roundup, with likes climbing past half a million.

A new essay titled 'Do not rechain the standards of market narratives' is circulating, published on Subspacewagon's site and shared alongside 'Songs For Four Judges' by Richard J Tilley, hosted on the Internet Archive. The piece, tagged as art, argues against allowing market-driven stories to constrain standards of creative or public discourse. Little discussion has formed beyond the initial share, which has drawn a small but notable reaction.

Cloudflare said Tuesday it plans to issue quantum-proof TLS certificates, positioning the company as one of the first certificate authorities to adopt cryptography designed to withstand attacks from future quantum computers. The move anticipates a shift in internet security standards as quantum computing advances threaten traditional encryption methods.

A common home networking problem is making the rounds: a Wi-Fi repeater wired to the router by LAN still delivers only around 90 Mbit/s to devices in the room. The usual culprit is an old cable or a network port limited to 100 Mbit/s somewhere in the chain, which sets a hard ceiling no matter how fast the internet connection is. The advice is to check every cable and port between router and repeater for gigabit capability.

Microsoft says it is tracking CVE-2026-73570, a vulnerability described as unauthenticated command injection affecting internet-facing mail servers. The flaw could let remote attackers run commands without credentials, raising concerns of exploitation similar to past mail server incidents. Details on affected products and patches remain limited while tracking continues.

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group has launched Arc, a new blockchain platform, alongside an added capital raise, prompting debate among investors over whether its stock is undervalued after its public listing. Commentary is focusing on how the new product and fresh funding will affect Circle's growth prospects and whether the share price reflects the company's fundamentals.

A singer's performance in Cincinnati drew widespread attention online this spring, becoming one of the region's most talked-about entertainment stories. The local press examined what it was about the show that resonated so widely with audiences across the internet, though details about the singer and the reasons for the buzz were not specified in available reports.

A new analysis examines whether Russia is attempting to destroy Ukraine's internet infrastructure and whether it could succeed. The piece weighs Russia's strikes against Ukrainian communications networks against Ukraine's decentralised infrastructure and workaround systems, assessing how resilient the country's connectivity would be under sustained attack and what a successful blackout would mean for the war effort.

Tech Policy Press has published an opinion piece arguing that efforts to make the internet safer should not come at the cost of democratic accountability. The article contends that policymakers risk bypassing proper democratic procedures when they pursue online safety measures, warning that regulation of the internet must remain subject to open debate and oversight rather than expedited or technocratic decision-making.

An internet safety bill known as 'Alicia's Law', named after a girl from the Pittsburgh area, has moved forward in the Pennsylvania Senate. The legislation focuses on protecting children online, and its progress in the state legislature is drawing attention from local media outlets reporting on the bill's advancement.

The Center for Democracy and Technology has published an opinion piece arguing that online safety regulation should not come at the expense of democratic processes. The authors caution that policymakers may be tempted to bypass open debate and oversight when enacting internet safety measures, and warn that such shortcuts undermine accountability, transparency, and fundamental rights in the governance of the digital space.