This week, as Popular Mechanics celebrates the 50th anniversary of the development of the internet, we honor the women who helped shape the way we connect with the world around us. They were early ...

The curious minds at ColdFusion explore the surprising history of the internet’s firsts. This matters because understanding ...

Welcome to the final article in our three-part series on the history of the Internet. If you haven’t already, catch up with part one and part two. As a refresher, here’s the story so far: The ARPANET ...

Welcome to the second article in our three-part series on the history of the Internet. If you haven’t already, read part one here. As a refresher, here’s the story so far: The ARPANET was a project ...

The internet is undoubtedly our most impactful modern invention. It has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate, making it a vital necessity worldwide. It's hard to imagine a world where ...

A first-of-its-kind electronic message is sent from UCLA to the Stanford Research Institute. The first message was to be ...

This year the Internet Archive turns 25. It’s best known for its pioneering role in archiving the internet through the Wayback Machine, which allows users to see how websites looked in the past.

From the trailblazing product that was Instant Messenger, merger with Time Warner and multiple rebrandings, AOL has faced a long road as it continues to navigate the ever-evolving world of the ...