In Real Life

In The Next Few Years, Chinese Will Dominate The Internet

English is the most widely used lingo on the internet. But in a few years, that will change.


April 12, 2012
In Real Life

How ‘Fun’ Is Your Country Online? Find Out!

I live in Japan. Japan, according to this poll, is not having much fun on the internet. I grew up in the United States, which is so-so for online amusement. It’s fun, sure, but not everyone is having a good time.


April 4, 2012
In Real Life

Chinese Netizen’s Are In Awe Over The American Ambassador

The American ambassador to China has usually been an enigmatic figure to the Chinese people. Sure John Huntsman “speaks” Chinese (he really does just not often in public), and has Chinese daughters, he remained a mystery to the Chinese public during his tenure as ambassador. Gary Locke on the other hand, has captivated the attention of the Chinese internet by doing pretty much the most mundane things.


PC

Ancient Chinese Graveyard Ritual Goes Online

Tomb-sweeping is usually a very sombre affair. Now in a surge to promote eco-friendly “burials” and body disposals, China has gamified the tradition.


In Real Life

Chinese Farmers Become Gigilos To Pay For Online Gaming Addiction

Online gaming addiction is a serious thing, and in China where they limit gaming time and access it’s no laughing matter. But what happens when your addicted to gaming but you don’t have the money? Tecent recently reported a disturbing trend happening to China’s “Second Generation Farmers (农二代)” and their addiction to online gaming.


March 5, 2012
News

Elderly Communist Lady Wants To Kill The Internet

For many who live in Beijing, the first week of March is hell. Traffic is at its worst: random roads are cleared for black Audis with police escorts. This is all done for the National People’s Congress (NPC) and National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) sessions — commonly known as the two sessions.


January 6, 2012
News

Electronic Arts Loses Fight For SSX Domain Name

Electronic Arts has lost its bid to win the domain “ssx.com” from a holdings firm that bought it up in October. While the holdings firm parked the domain and briefly served ads leading to the game — an action that EA used as the basis for its complaint — an arbitration panel didn’t see that as enough evidence of bad faith to justify turning over the domain.


December 3, 2011
In Real Life

Why The Hell Are You Online Right Now?

Is there any reason you’re sitting in front of a computer or plinking away at your mobile phone right now, or are you part of the 53 per cent of 18 to 29 year-olds that go online just to pass the time on any given day? A new study has determined that a large number of us are here for no good reason.


November 16, 2011
Uncategorized

The Internet Really Is A Bunch Of Tubes. Here’s What They Look Like.

Xbox Live. The PlayStation Network. Steam. This website. Your email. They’re all nothing without the internet. Yet do you ever stop and wonder what the internet actually looks like? Where all the cables go? Where it sleeps?


November 9, 2011
In Real Life

Is Your Online Photo An Animated Character? Read This

Online, people create alter egos. New identities are born out of names and avatars. They also bare their real identities. And your avatar or your profile pic is causing others to silently judge you.