The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/internet/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:13:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Internet | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/internet/ 32 32 Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-eases-internet-curbs-for-businesses-as-blackout-enters-third-month/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:40:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811869 Government says Supreme National Security Council approves use of 'Internet Pro' system to 'preserve businesses during time of crisis'

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]]> Iranian regime plans to permanently cut people off from internet — watchdog https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-regime-plans-to-permanently-cut-people-off-from-internet-watchdog/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:09:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3735896 Blackout imposed amid brutal crackdown likely to last until March 20, and authorities are implementing plan to turn country into a 'communication black hole,' says Filterwatch

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]]> Rights group says Tehran using more lethal force against protesters amid internet blackout https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-internet-remains-cut-off-after-36-hours-amid-deadly-anti-regime-protests/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:28:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3730762 Unconfirmed report claims hundreds killed, mostly by live ammunition; Khamenei said to put Revolutionary Guards on highest state of alert; Iran blames violence on US, Israel

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]]> Undersea cables cut in Red Sea, disrupting internet in parts of region; Houthis suspected https://www.timesofisrael.com/undersea-cables-cut-in-red-sea-disrupting-internet-in-parts-of-region-houthis-suspected/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:06:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635810 Multiple countries in Mideast and Asia see slowdowns, in incident reminiscent of 2024 attack that Yemeni rebel group denied responsibility for

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]]> Iran imposes restrictions on internet, claims Israel using it for military purposes https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-imposes-restrictions-on-internet-claims-israel-using-it-for-military-purposes/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577789 UK watchdog says there is a 'near-total national internet blackout;' state television briefly hacked, as pro-Israel group claims to take down cryptocurrency exchange company

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]]> Is Urban Dictionary’s new entry ‘to get Israeled’ an antisemitic trope? ADL weighs in https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-urban-dictionarys-new-entry-to-get-israeled-an-antisemitic-trope-adl-weighs-in/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:27:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3197827 Users of online lexicon site created term 'Israeled' after Hamas massacres of October 7 'to signify claiming something that is not one's own, in a hostile way'

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]]> Since Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, antisemitism has exploded online in China https://www.timesofisrael.com/since-oct-7-hamas-massacre-antisemitism-has-exploded-online-in-china/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:01:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3149113 Viral video taunts parents of half-Chinese Israeli-born Noa Argamani, held hostage by Hamas; other posts criticize actions against Palestinians, compare Israel to Nazi Germany

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]]> Glitch leaves Netvision customers sans email for 3 days https://www.timesofisrael.com/glitch-leaves-netvision-customers-sans-email-for-3-days/ Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:13:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3061759 Problem reportedly caused by a crashed server, affecting Cellcom customers who use Netvision email, with some losing access to internet altogether

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]]> App that can generate 64,000 kosher cheesecake recipes pitches AI to Orthodox Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/app-that-can-generate-64000-kosher-cheesecake-recipes-pitches-ai-to-orthodox-jews/ Thu, 25 May 2023 13:55:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3021920 The Brooklyn marketing exec behind CheesecakeWizard.AI walks a fine line in an insular, internet-averse community, shopping the new tech only to those who already use the net

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]]> Yahoo to buy 25% stake in Taboola, inks 30-year advertising deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/yahoo-to-buy-25-stake-in-taboola-inks-30-year-advertising-deal/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:39:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2884711 Yahoo to become largest shareholder of Israeli-founded content recommendation firm

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]]> Musk says he’ll seek ‘exemption’ from Iran sanctions to provide internet service https://www.timesofisrael.com/musk-says-hell-seek-exemption-from-iran-sanctions-to-provide-internet-service/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:02:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2839840 Billionaire's Starlink satellite system could expand coverage to Islamic Republic, which faces frequent internet disruptions amid civil unrest

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]]> Orthodox women who built businesses, friendships online are being told to sign off https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-women-who-built-businesses-friendships-online-are-being-told-to-sign-off/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 02:01:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791136 10 years after an ultra-Orthodox anti-internet rally filled a NY stadium to capacity, ladies are urged to attend similar gatherings pressuring them to give up their smart phones

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]]> After 27 years, Microsoft retires Internet Explorer https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-27-years-microsoft-retires-internet-explorer/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:33:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2781214 Tech giant will no longer provide support for browser as it pushes users to Edge instead; Google's Chrome still dominates the market

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]]> Ukraine requests Russia be kicked off internet; Apple halts sales to Russian market https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-requests-russia-be-kicked-off-internet-apple-halts-sales-to-russian-market/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:26:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2713394 Kyiv says 'atrocious crimes' of Russia’s invasion have been made possible by propaganda, cyberattacks; tech giant pauses product sales, limits Apple Pay and other services

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]]> Back after mammoth 6-hour outage, Facebook blames changes it made to its routers https://www.timesofisrael.com/facebook-resumes-services-after-6-hour-outage-blames-changes-it-made-to-routers/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:39:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2626604&preview=true&preview_id=2626604 Almost unprecedented global shutdown reportedly exacerbated by tech chaos that kept staff from getting into building to find and fix problem; Zuckerberg's wealth said dipped $6b

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