Month: January 2022
FCC announces $1.2 billion fund for broadband deployment in rural areas
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced over $1.2 billion in funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to expand broadband service across 32 states. The FCC calls this “the largest funding round to date,” and notes 23 broadband companies will provide service to more than one million new areas.…
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T-Mobile will reportedly fire corporate employees who aren’t fully vaccinated by April 2nd
T-Mobile will fire corporate employees who aren’t fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 2nd, according to an internal email viewed by Bloomberg. T-Mobile’s head of human resources, Deeanne King, reportedly says employees who’ve only received one dose as of February 21st will be put on unpaid leave. There will be…
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The IRS is reportedly looking for ID.me alternatives amid privacy concerns
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are reportedly looking for alternatives to the controversial facial recognition software ID.me, according to a report by Bloomberg. As Bloomberg notes, the agencies didn’t cite a reason for the possible change, and also didn’t mention any privacy concerns about the service. The…
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Cheap Super Bowl TV deals at Amazon: smart Fire TVs starting at just $119.99
If you’re looking to snag a cheap Super Bowl TV deal this weekend, then you’re in luck. Amazon is discounting a range of smart Fire TVs with prices starting at just $119.99, and we’ve rounded up the best deals for you below. Amazon’s cheap Super Bowl TV deals include the…
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PSA: It’s a good idea to reserve a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra before launch
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to go up for pre-order next month, and if you’re interested in picking up the latest device, then we recommend you head on over to Samsung’s reservation page and get your foot in the door this weekend. Why? Well, first up, you can…
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Logitech’s outstanding StreamCam is on sale for nearly its best price to date
Ladies and gentlemen, the weekend deals! While some of us on the East Coast may be busy shoveling snow this Saturday morning, we hope many of you are having a restful weekend chock-full of deals and discounts. Kicking things off on the deals front is Logitech’s StreamCam, which is currently…
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