The Rise of Always-On Internet
Wi-Fi is expected now. Being offline feels strange. The web is no longer something you visit, it’s just there.
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Netbooks Are Everywhere
Small, cheap laptops are popping up everywhere. They aren’t powerful, but they’re good enough for the web, and that seems to be the point.
Everyone Has a Blog Now
It feels like blogging peaked quietly. Some blogs vanished, others became institutions. Writing online still feels worth doing.
The Web Is Getting Louder
Twitter keeps growing, Facebook is everywhere, and everyone seems to be publishing something. Blogs still feel personal, but the noise level is definitely rising.
Election Night on the Internet
Tonight felt different. Maps updated in real time. Social sites were buzzing. The internet is becoming the place people watch history unfold.
Chrome Enters the Browser Wars
Google released its own browser today. It looks simple, fast, and stripped down. If nothing else, competition might finally push browsers forward again.
The iPhone Finally Feels Real
Apple released the App Store today, and suddenly the iPhone feels less like a curiosity and more like a platform. Native apps matter. This is the first time a phone feels like it might replace a small computer.
The Death of Internet Explorer 6 Can’t Come Soon Enough
Every web developer I know has a story about IE6. The web will move faster once it finally fades away.
Laptop Stickers Everywhere
More laptops are showing up in coffee shops, covered in stickers. It feels like a small signal that the web is becoming personal.
Why RSS Still Matters
RSS feels quiet compared to social sites, but it remains the cleanest way to follow writing. No algorithms, no noise. Just updates when they happen.