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How the Internet Escaped from the Fringes

Long before it became the invisible substrate of modern existence, the internet was a stubbornly obscure technology, an awkward, high-friction playground restricted to defence researchers, mainframe operators, and subcultural tinkerers. To the ordinary public, logging on was neither intuitive nor inviting; it was an ordeal of acoustic couplers, command lines, and cold technical friction.

By Jerry Dandridge • 8 min read

Entertainment

Nearly 73% of All U.s. Tv Viewing Remains Ad-supported, and Streaming Is Taking Over the Share

Nielsen’s Q1 2026 data shows that advertising remains a major part of U.S. television viewing, with nearly 73% of TV viewing taking place on ad-supported services. Streaming accounted for 46.6% of ad-supported viewing, while broadcast represented 28.2% and cable 25.2%. Despite the rapid growth of streaming, the overall share of ad-supported TV viewing was almost unchanged from 72.4% in Q1 2025, suggesting that streaming is changing where viewers see ads rather than eliminating ad-supported television.

By Mariah Hawthorn • 4 min read

Finance

Europe Needs €584 Billion Just To Upgrade Its Electricity Grids

Europe needs massive investment in its electricity grids because electricity demand and renewable energy generation are both increasing while much of the existing grid is aging. Around €584 billion was estimated to be needed between 2020 and 2030 for electricity infrastructure. Expanding and modernising grids is essential to connect new renewable projects, support businesses and industries, and move electricity efficiently across Europe.

By Mariah Hawthorn • 7 min read