81-year-old TikTok star — Why a computer glitch is called a bug
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How Pakistan broke YouTube for hours YouTube has grown into one of the most popular websites on the internet. But in 2008, Pakistan decided to block the website for political reasons. That led to the entire service being shut down globally. You won't believe why this happened. Tap or click to see how one country blocked YouTube worldwide. → |
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Kim talks to 81-year-old TikTok star Stephen Austin isn’t your typical TikTok star. This 81-year-old man has become a hit on the social entertainment platform. His kind-hearted nature, infectious smile and fun attitude have made millions of young people online smile. But how did he do it? Tap or click to see how he became a TikTok sensation. → |
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The reason we call a software glitch a “bug” If you have ever used electronics, you have inevitably run into some issue or bug. Now, using this word in this context, you are clearly not talking about an actual insect. So how did the word bug become synonymous with a computer or software glitch? It turns out this nomenclature goes back longer than you may think. Tap or click for the real history of the term “bug.” → |
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How the Segway became an overpriced mall cop transporter Back in the early 2000s, we were introduced to the Segway. We were told this new device would revolutionize urban transportation and change the way cities were built. Well, it didn’t really work out that way. So what exactly happened, and why didn’t the Segway become the phenomenon we were promised? Tap or click to find out why the Segway failed. → |
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