Why Google Went Offline Today and a Bit about How the Internet Works
Today, Google's services experienced a limited outage for about 27 minutes over some portions of the Internet. The reason this happened dives into the deep, dark corners of networking.
Being deaf
What does being deaf mean, in practical terms?
The Gift
It's often said that you should live every day as though it's your last. That always seemed a little impractical to me. But when my brothe...
Introducing Google Drive... yes, really
Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture
Everything's broken and nobody's upset
Software doesn't work. I'm shocked at how often we put up with it. Here's just ...
The Marco.org Review of John Siracusa’s Review of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
The time has finally come: today, Ars Technica released John Siracusa’s review of the newest version of OS X .
Eight years today
The car in front of me kept hesitating. The driver couldn't seem to decide where to turn. Up ahead I could see that the light was green, but...
The Web We Lost
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
Schneier removed from TSA oversight meeting at TSA request
I was supposed to testify today about the TSA in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. I was informally invited a couple of weeks ago, and formally invited last Tuesday: The hearing will examine the successes and challenges associated with Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), the Screening of…
A Letter from Tim Cook on Maps
Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.
Give it five minutes
A few years ago I used to be a hothead. Whenever anyone said anything, I’d think of a way to disagree. I’d push back hard if something didn’t fit my world-view. It’s like I had to be first with an opinion – as if being first meant something. But what it really meant…
Why 37signals Doesn't Hire Programmers Based on Brainteasers
I remember the first time I interviewed for a front-end programming position and got asked how to do something in JavaScript on a white board. The specifics are vague, but it’s crystal clear how stupid it made me feel and how little it had to do with the actual job. Since then I’ve r…
Jotform domain seized by US due to user generated content
Learn about the reasons behind jotform.com suspended accounts and how to resolve these issues effectively. Discover solutions and take action now.
Schlep Blindness
January 2012 There are great startup ideas lying around unexploited right under our noses. One reason we don't see them is a phenomenon I call schlep blindness . Schlep was originally a Yiddish word but has passed into general use in the US. It means a tedious, unpleasant task. No one likes schleps, but hackers…
Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes
We’re excited to announce three great new Nexus devices … in small, medium and large.