A near-billion dollar fiber optic network is one step closer to becoming a reality for Memphis. On Wednesday, the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) approved a 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for a 3,400-mile fiber optic network. The total project investment cost is worth $829,160,561. “[This project] is designed to ensure that …
Chuck Stinnett | Special to the Courier & Press HENDERSON, Ky. − Super-fast internet service from the city’s electric utility is going to be offered to Henderson homes over the coming months and year or so. Henderson Municipal Power & Light is building a $16 million expansion to its fiber optic network to make multi-gigabit …
Ken Colburn | Special to The Arizona Republic When was the internet invented? Get to know the history. The internet is a large part of life now, but when was it invented? Here’s what to know. QUESTION: A friend told me I should change my DNS settings from what my ISP provides for faster speeds …
Detroit officials on Monday introduced eight new technology centers in the city, the first of dozens, aimed at closing the digital divide for 200,000 residents who struggle with having an internet connection. Each tech hub offers everything from free WiFi and device loaner programs to IT workforce training and tech support. The city’s Department of …
Doris Edwards | Guest Opinion As a lifelong North Carolinian, I’ve been blessed to raise my family and two grandchildren in the Tar Heel State. Now that I’m retired, I live on a fixed income. People mistakenly think that Social Security is providing you with a lot of money, but with inflation and the rising cost …
Apple Vision Pro has taken the world by storm quicker than anyone would have thought. Apple’s new mixed reality headset has already made its way courtside of an NBA game. Tonight’s game between the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies saw one fan wearing the headset despite sitting less than ten feet from live NBA action. …
In today’s increasingly digital world, the importance of safe internet practices cannot be overstated. As we approach Safer Internet Day on Feb. 6, it’s a great time to reflect on the steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families online. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is committed to not only ensuring physical safety …
Low-income Detroiters have until Wednesday to take advantage of the city’s digital equity tour providing discounts on high-speed internet and electronics. The city is hosting its last round of in-person-only sign-up fairs for the Affordable Connectivity Program, a benefit of the Federal Communications Commission, that provides a discount of up to $30 a month for …
When Charlene Walker took office as a Freedom Township trustee, one of the first things residents complained about was spotty internet service. Now a communications company is taking steps to remedy that situation. Charter Communications unveiled its Rural Broadband program during an event at Freedom Town Hall. The program will increase access to high speed …
On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: The unleashing of powerful Artificial Intelligence into the world, with little to any regulation or guardrails, has put many people on edge. It holds tremendous promise in all sorts of fields from healthcare to law enforcement, but it also poses many risks. How worried should we be? To …