Time-saving online abbreviations like LOL, OMG, and IMHO are now part of the official English language. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) announced the addition of several acronyms to its dictionary ...

Few facets of internet culture have withstood the test of time quite like LOL. The web’s constantly shifting landscape makes it hard for even news to maintain relevance beyond a few days. Yet, somehow ...

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New York City wants Internet addresses ending in “.nyc,” while several companies and groups are looking to create “.doctor,” ”.music” and “.bank.” Google Inc. is also seeking “.YouTube” and “.lol” — ...

The Internet is, on top of everything else, a word generator of unparalleled proportions. As a platform for expression, the thing has provided us with an explosion of new terms—and, with them, new ...

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NEW YORK — If Google has its way, you won’t need “Google.com” to do your searches. You can simply go to “.Google.” New York City wants Internet addresses ending in “.nyc,” while several companies and ...