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Anna’s Archive is still online and active, but it is under heavy legal and domain pressure, and its main .org and several country domains have recently been suspended or deleted. Domains and access The original annas-archive.org domain was put into “serverHold” status by the Public Interest Registry in early January 2026, effectively suspending it.arstechnica+2 After … Read more
Here is what we have received so far: Turkey announces downing of Iranian ballistic missile Day 5 – 3 March 2026 Category Event / description Location / targets Status (verified vs claimed) Main open sources Overall pattern US–Israel campaign shifts further toward Iranian political and internal‑security institutions while continuing strikes on military infrastructure; Iranian missile fire … Read more
A new session of accreditation in our campus is up. That means we will compile strategic plans, assessment reports, learning outcome documentation, meeting minutes, curriculum maps, faculty CVs formatted according to specific templates, evidence of “continuous improvement,” proof of “stakeholder engagement,” and spreadsheets demonstrating “alignment” between course objectives and program outcomes. The process consumes dozens … Read more
The obstacles encountered by an Iranian missile until it reaches its target (listed in the attached 28 points) are listed. Artificial intelligence converted this into a graph. There is no direct confrontation on the ground. There is a massive, organized, and technologically superior defense bloc against a single actor (Iran). After overcoming bases, radars, and … Read more
Nostalgia and Social Dynamics of MSN Messenger – MSN Messenger was more than a chat app; it was a social ritual that shaped online interactions, fostering feelings of excitement and connection. – Features like the green dot signaled availability, creating an addictive social status system that kept users engaged. – Users engaged not just … Read more
Category Event / description Location / targets Status (verified vs claimed) Main open sources Overall pattern Iran continues missile and drone attacks as part of its retaliation, but at lower intensity than the initial waves; Israel, US and Gulf states remain on high alert Region‑wide Verified (broad agreement in situation reports and live coverage) ISW … Read more
Joint US–Israeli operation hits leadership, IRGC and military sites around Tehran and other locations, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior commanders. This is a list of retaliatory acts by Iran and its allies. Information is still fragmentary and evolving, and no outlet has anything close to a complete, verified “every act” list yet, so this can … Read more
Anthropic’s Claude has experienced a dramatic rise in early 2026, fueled by a high-profile Pentagon dispute, a viral Super Bowl ad campaign, and a wave of new model releases. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s market share has eroded as users migrate to Claude for its writing quality, ad-free commitment, and powerful productivity features. This report covers the key … Read more
I saw two platforms mentioned several times on X (World Monitor and USvsIran.com) and asked Perplexity to compile similar sources. Here you are: OSINT Sources for Following the US-Israel-Iran Conflict World Monitor (worldmonitor.app) and USvsIRAN.com — represent a growing ecosystem of open-source intelligence (OSINT) dashboards built for real-time conflict monitoring. World Monitor is an open-source … Read more
One of the most promising anthropology departments in Türkiye is at Özyeğin University, and they have organized Anthropology Days this year. I was invited to give a talk. The talk was livelier and anecdotal, but with the help of Claude.ai, I converted it into an essay with proper citations. Have a look. The Anthropology of … Read more
When I saw a few Twitter messages about the home visits, I asked Perplexity to compile what is noted about President Erdoğan’s and also a few other governmnent officials’ home visits during the Ramadhan. I have also added a gallery of visit images. I understand that some staging needed in any case, but it could … Read more
Key Insights by Merlin AI OpenAI’s Current Challenges Increased Competition: OpenAI is no longer the dominant force in AI, facing significant competition from companies like Anthropic and Google’s Gemini. Market share for ChatGPT has decreased from 86% to 65% in just a year. Stagnation of Product Development: Innovations have slowed down, with GPT-5 not meeting … Read more
Drop me a line if you are having difficulty finding the readings (erkan.saka@bilgi.edu.tr) This is my signature course in which we work on new readings but also new book projects here at İstanbul Bilgi University. COMM 720-2026 Syllabus Course Name Theories of New Media Lecturer Prof. Erkan Saka (erkan.saka@bilgi.edu.tr) Description On Mondays, 19:00-22:00 E4 Publica … Read more
Last week, I attended a panel at Kurumsal İletişimciler Derneği’s [Corporate Communicators Association] summit. The association described the event as such: At KİD Summeet 2026, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Communication: Meaning and Responsibility in the Age of Algorithms,” we explored how AI is transforming communication, discussed its practical applications, ethical boundaries, and the … Read more
Key Insights Overview of Domain Types – Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs): These domains, such as .com, .net, and .org, are globally accessible and can be registered by anyone. A common rule is that gTLDs have three or more letters. – Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs): These are linked to specific countries, represented by two-letter … Read more