Funding at risk for program that helps millions afford internet

Funding at risk for program that helps millions afford internet

More than 20 million low-income households are at risk of being priced out of internet access unless Congress can reach agreement on funding for a program that provides internet service discounts.  Supporters of the Affordable Connectivity Program are pressing for passage of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to keep it afloat past April, when funding is expected to run …

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Snag the affordable Motorola Razr 2023 at $200 off and start living the foldable lifestyle on the cheap

Snag the affordable Motorola Razr 2023 at 0 off and start living the foldable lifestyle on the cheap

As you know, foldable phones are pretty expensive, so you and your bank account should be mentally prepared for the financial blow when purchasing a fancy foldable. However, right now, Amazon has a really nice deal on Motorola’s budget-friendly clamshell star, the Motorola Razr 2023, offering it at a lovely 29% price cut. And if …

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Apple’s wearable ideas include smart glasses and cameras in your ears

Apple’s wearable ideas include smart glasses and cameras in your ears

Apple’s future roadmap for wearables may include AI-powered smart glasses, as well as AirPods with cameras, according to Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. Both concepts are in the exploratory phase inside Apple, representing more of a look at the company’s future plans than discreet products. The smart glasses would be angled …

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls AI tool’s responses ‘completely unacceptable’

Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls AI tool’s responses ‘completely unacceptable’

Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed the company’s Gemini controversy Tuesday evening, calling the AI app’s problematic responses around race unacceptable and vowing to make structural changes to fix the problem. Google suspended its Gemini image creation tool last week after it generated embarrassing and offensive results, in some cases declining to depict white people, or …

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Sony announces major layoffs and closes London Studio

Sony announces major layoffs and closes London Studio

In an email addressed to employees, PlayStation President and CEO Jim Ryan described the decision as “extremely hard” but necessary for the company’s long-term sustainability. The layoffs, amounting to about 8% of the global PlayStation workforce, are part of a strategic effort to streamline resources and ensure the delivery of top-notch gaming experiences for players …

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Honor developing own smart ring after Samsung debuts Galaxy Ring

Honor developing own smart ring after Samsung debuts Galaxy Ring

George Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of Chinese consumer electronics brand Honor, smiles as he shows the new Honor Magic 6 Pro smartphones during a presentation on the eve of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry’s biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona on February 25, 2024. Pau Barrena | Afp | Getty Images BARCELONA — …

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Globally connected: tariffs for satellite connectivity in the Internet of Things (IoT)

Globally connected: tariffs for satellite connectivity in the Internet of Things (IoT)

“IoT Satellite Connect” with Intelsat for stationary applications New partner Viasat for mobile applications Combined Satellite NB-IoT tariff with partner Skylo for low data rates Satellite connectivity in the IoT: Deutsche Telekom customers can choose from two tariff packages, each combining terrestrial and satellite-based connectivity. The partner network is growing. © Bildnachweis: Deutsche Telekom/ iStock: ArtistGNDphotography/Jorg …

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Is your phone getting the update soon?

Is your phone getting the update soon?

TL;DR Xiaomi has released a release plan for the global rollout of HyperOS, its latest update for its Android smartphones and tablets. Most of Xiaomi’s flagship phones and many of its Redmi Note devices are slated to receive the update. Note that an update to HyperOS is not an immediate guarantee that the phone will …

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Amazon’s Road House reboot is accused of copyright infringement — and AI voice cloning

Amazon’s Road House reboot is accused of copyright infringement — and AI voice cloning

The screenwriter of the 1989 action film Road House is suing MGM Studios and its owner Amazon Studios, accusing them of copyright infringement over the upcoming Road House remake, report the Los Angeles Times and The Hollywood Reporter. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in the U.S. Central District Court in Los Angeles, also alleges that …

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