The ‘@’ symbol was almost lost to history. Here’s how Ray Tomlinson saved it.; Has the Internet uncovered the dark truth about this very good baseball-loving dog?; Peeple, the terrifying “Yelp for people,” is (sort of) launching on March 7; Quiz: Can we guess your age and income, based solely on the apps on your phone?;
 
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The ‘@’ symbol was almost lost to history. Here’s how Ray Tomlinson saved it.
Tomlinson, who resurrected the symbol from obscurity, died over the weekend at age 74.
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Has the Internet uncovered the dark truth about this very good baseball-loving dog?
You're a good dog, Hank — IF THAT IS YOUR REAL NAME.
 
Peeple, the terrifying “Yelp for people,” is (sort of) launching on March 7
“We will not be shamed into submission,” Cordray said. But changes to the app say different.
 
Quiz: Can we guess your age and income, based solely on the apps on your phone?
A new study from researchers predicts the demographics of smartphone-users based solely on the apps they have on their phones. Can we guess your age, income and marital status from your app usage alone?
 
The dark side of going viral that no one talks about
Sometimes being one of the Internet’s most beloved people is almost as bad as ranking among its most hated.
 
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