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Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (325+ words) The New York-based carrier didn't specify what caused Wednesday's disruptions, but confirmed that the outage was resolved by 10:20 p.m. ET. Verizon previously said it had deployed its engineering teams to address "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services." "Today, we…...
Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found
1+ week, 2+ day ago (424+ words) Must receive obituary content and payment same day by 3:45PM Make changes by 4:00PM By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press Technology Writer A golden phone that President Donald Trump's family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology…...
Big Tech’s fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1085+ words) Must receive obituary content and payment same day by 3:45PM Make changes by 4:00PM Communities across the United States are reading about " and learning from " each other's battles against data center proposals that are fast multiplying in number and size to meet…...
‘The past gives comfort’: Finding refuge on analog islands amid deepening digital seas
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (1161+ words) By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press As technology distracts, polarizes and automates, people are still finding refuge on analog islands in the digital sea. The holdouts span the generation gaps, uniting elderly and middle-aged enclaves born in the pre-internet times with…...
One Tech Tip: Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen, over the holidays
3+ week, 4+ day ago (973+ words) The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots. Here are some suggestions on how to unplug from the…...
South Africa eases affirmative action regulations on Starlink and others that Musk said were racist
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (198+ words) The policy change published in a government gazette allows foreign companies seeking licenses to operate in South Africa's communications sector to instead invest in "equity equivalent" programs to meet affirmative action criteria, like skills training or other means of supporting…...
Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) I believe that if the government, regulatory bodies, and parents all play their roles, we can ensure that the Internet in Malaysia is not only fast, widespread and affordable but most importantly, safe, especially for children and families," he said....
New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (213+ words) Media Land, which officials said is among the companies that sell access to servers and other computer infrastructure and enable such criminal activity, was penalized along with three members of its leadership team and three affiliated business in an operation…...
Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they’ll get built
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (984+ words) But the challenges " some say the impossibility " of building new power plants to meet that demand so quickly has set off alarm bells for lawmakers, policymakers and regulators who wonder if those utility forecasts can be trusted. One burning question…...
Marine on St. Croix finally getting a cellular tower
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (225+ words) Marine on St. Croix is finally getting its first cellphone tower. A 180-foot tower is being erected on a plot of city-owned land near the city's compost site and septic system drainfield. The site, located just north of downtown Marine,…...