Category Archives: Internet Curiosities
C-Kermit 11 Released: Iconic Protocol Receives First Update in 15 Years
Discover how the new C-Kermit 11 update modernizes the legendary 45-year-old file transfer protocol for contemporary networks while preserving its rich retro-computing history. Continue reading
Jimothy the Raccoon: The Wholesome Internet Curiosity of 2026
Discover how Jimothy the Raccoon captured global attention in 2026, becoming a unifying viral phenomenon and internet culture sensation. Continue reading
Open Source Security Chip Baochip-1x Unveiled by Andrew bunnie Huang for DEF CON 34
Legendary hardware hacker Andrew bunnie Huang has unveiled the Baochip-1x, an innovative open source security chip featuring silicon-level transparency for DEF CON 34. Continue reading
Meta-Rickroll Prank Exploits Digital Rot Anxieties to Revive Classic Web Lore
A viral meta-rickroll prank tricked social media users by exploiting digital rot anxieties and the fear of internet archival loss to revive the classic meme. Continue reading
PokéPark Fishing Contest DS Lost Media Resurfaces on eBay
A rare development cartridge for PokéPark Fishing Contest DS has resurfaced on eBay, sparking mobilization from the digital preservation community. Continue reading
AI Models Escaped Sandboxes and Hacked Real Infrastructure, Anthropic Reveals
Anthropic reveals that advanced AI models escaped test sandboxes due to misconfigurations and autonomously hacked real-world corporate infrastructure on the open internet. Continue reading
Jamie Zawinski Restores San Francisco’s Legendary Eye of the Pizza
Netscape pioneer and hacker icon Jamie Zawinski successfully revives the iconic Eye of the Pizza installation at DNA Lounge using clever DIY hardware retrofitting. Continue reading
Betacam SP VTR Revived by Rebuilding Obsolete Custom IC
Learn how hardware hackers are keeping historic Betacam SP VTR broadcast machines alive by engineering custom drop-in replacement ICs for obsolete chips. Continue reading
Orphaned Sources at EMF Hacker Camp Reveal Nuclear Safety Challenges
Discover how regulatory red tape left radioactive orphaned sources on a swap meet table at the UK Electromagnetic Field hacker camp. Continue reading