Jeff Benson

I ve been terminally online for as long as I can remember.

It started with games. Late-night lobbies, MMOs instead of homework, friendships formed over voice chat rather than irl. The internet wasn t a hobby; it was where my social life happened.

Then came forums. Long threads, pointless arguments, deep dives into obscure topics. Hours spent reading, replying, and watching ideas evolve in public. That era shaped how I think more than any classroom ever did.

Eventually, I drifted into crypto. Not because I was particularly insightful- just online enough to encounter it early. I held things I shouldn t have sold and sold things I shouldn t have held. The usual...

Digg is back.

The onetime news aggregator relaunched Wednesday as a Reddit competitor, with founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian at the helm.

China's new top paid app doesn't help you find a ride, order food, or socialize with friends. It just asks you whether you're alive.

The app, which translates to "Are You Dead Yet?" the presence of the "yet" suggests the developer probably isn't on the Bryan Johnson "don't die" train...yet) requires you to log in daily and click a button to show you're alive. Miss two days in a row and the app will notify your emergency contact. That's it. That's the app.