The forbidden images of the Chinese internet

The forbidden images of the Chinese internet

Nothing reflects the lasting potency of the iconic “Tank Man” photo quite like the dogged attempts to censor it on China’s internet. Practically any image that so much as gestures at the famed photograph of a man in front of a line of tanks in Tiananmen Square risks deletion from the country’s closely monitored web; recreations showing a line of books approaching a cigarette package, a swan before an oncoming truck and a grasshopper in front of a tire have all been removed.

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How virtual reality is changing the live music experience

How virtual reality is changing the live music experience

In the last few years, musicians have been able to stream concerts to virtual reality headsets, allowing fans to enjoy the virtual spectacle from the comfort of their homes. Now some VR platforms are going beyond just recreating the live experience, by offering viewpoints and interactions that users could never get if they were at the venue.

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Attention! Note that today is the last day for Windows 7

Attention! Note that today is the last day for Windows 7

Microsoft’s operating system Windows 7, which marked a period, has completed its life. As of today, Microsoft will not provide support for users of this operating system and will not issue a new security update. Users will either purchase a new PC with Windows 10 or update their existing PC for free with Windows 10.

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