Internet culture articles

  • How Abla Kamel Shaped Internet Meme Culture for Egyptians

      Even as she shies away from the spotlight and avoids online self-promotion, her presence lingers, like the streetlights that continue to glow in the morning, even long after the night has faded. Abla Kamel didn’t just act to entertain; she acted as though she wanted to be our close friend. In every scene, she held our attention as if she was gently holding our hand. Regardless of the script or her role, her acting transcended the character, making it seem as if the movie revolved not around...
  • Gwyneth Paltrow reveals the part of internet culture she can’t wrap her head around

    ‘But in the meantime, until September, I have my son here to explain to me what all these crazy things that pop up are,’ Paltrow says
  • here's what it means for the internet

    Seven years ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under President Donald Trump's hand-picked Chair Ajit Pai, a former Verizon in-house lawyer, killed off net neutrality. In a decisive move, the now Democrat-controlled FCC has restored net neutrality rules along a 3-2 party-line vote.Also: How to see if your internet provider is overcharging you (or delivering slower speeds)Overseen by FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC has reinstated rules ensuring equal treatment for all...