Brendan Carr wants to let internet providers charge hidden fees again
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - Broadband customers may find themselves blighted by unexpected charges again, thanks to Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr. The FCC has submitted a proposal to revise “unnecessary” requirements for internet service providers to itemiz…
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YouTube opens ‘second chance’ program to creators banned for misinformation
Jay Peters / theverge - YouTube is now giving some creators who were banned for spreading covid and election misinformation a chance to make a new channel, according to a blog post. Under political pressure, the company had said last month that it was going to set up this pilot …
Back to Top / Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 15052 / 5 stories in 4 months
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model can navigate the web like a human
Mike Wheatley / siliconangle - Google LLC has just announced a new version of its Gemini large language model that can navigate the web through a browser and interact with various websites, meaning it can perform tasks such as searching for information or buying things without human su…
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Mastodon snags Bluesky’s starter packs feature and includes the ability to opt out
Emma Roth / theverge - Mastodon is introducing “Packs” to help you quickly find accounts to follow and fill up your feed. The decentralized social network announced the feature as part of the FediForum event on Tuesday. It will work similarly to Starter Packs on Bluesky, which …
Back to Top / Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 15009 / 4 stories in 4 months
Imgur is blocking users in the UK
Emma Roth / theverge - The image-sharing site Imgur has shut off access to UK users after the country’s data watchdog warned the platform of a fine, as reported earlier by the BBC. In a post on Imgur’s help page, Imgur confirms that users in the UK can no longer log in, view co…
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X will appeal Indian court ruling allowing 'arbitrary takedown orders'
engadget - X is challenging an Indian court order it says would require it to comply with millions of takedown requests without due process. In a statement, the company said it was "deeply concerned" about the ruling, which allows police officers "to issue arbitrary…
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CEOs of Reddit, Twitch and Discord Called to Testify in Congress After Charlie Kirk Killing
Matt Novak / gizmodo - "Congress has a duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence," said James Comer.
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Microsoft adds Bing's internet speed test to Windows 11 preview
techspot - The speed test feature – or should it be called a shortcut? – was spotted in the latest Windows Insider Preview builds by phantomofearth on X.Read Entire Article
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Starlink network outage disrupts connectivity for thousands
Elon Musk’s Starlink service recently experienced a widespread outage affecting users across Canada, the U.S., and beyond, leaving many scrambling for alternative connections. The disruption raised eyebrows as critics question the reliability of satellite internet—because nothing says “high-tech” like a network that occasionally decides to take a coffee break.
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Assessing Tech Platform Responses Following the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
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Steam Is No Longer Allowing Adult Games In Early Access
Hayley Williams / gamespot - As Valve changes the way it handles adult content on Steam, it's been revealed that games containing "mature themes" will no longer be accepted for Steam Early Access. The update comes as anti-porn lobbyists continue to put pressure on adult games, workin…
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Google acknowledges rapid decline in open web ad ecosystem
Google has admitted that its traditional open web advertising ecosystem is rapidly waning, as market dynamics shift in favor of proprietary platforms. This candid acknowledgment highlights the increasingly challenging landscape for open, competitive online advertising in an era dominated by walled gardens.
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UK Online Safety Act leads to rise in searches for fake ID and dark web access
Ian Barker / betanews - We know that the UK’s Online Safety Act has had a number of consequences including a surge in interest in the use of VPNs. But VPNs aren’t the only things that have seen greater interest. New research from Comparitech shows more people are searching for f…
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Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protests escalate
After a period of intense anti‐corruption protests that left casualties and imposed curfews, Nepal has reversed its social media ban. The policy shift, driven by mounting public pressure to restore communication channels, aims to re-open digital dialogue amid the turbulent unrest, reflecting a delicate balance between state control and public demand for information.
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Yes, Google Meet Is Down
Matt Novak / gizmodo - "Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue."
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Google admits the open web is in ‘rapid decline’
Emma Roth / theverge - For months, Google has maintained that the web is “thriving,” AI isn’t tanking traffic, and its search engine is sending people to a wider variety of websites than ever. But in a court filing from last week, Google admitted that “the open web is already i…
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Nepal social media ban sparks deadly protests
Violent clashes have erupted in Nepal following a sweeping ban on major social media platforms. Reports vary—with some sources saying fourteen people were killed while others note injuries and one fatality—highlighting intense public outrage and deep-seated frustration with digital censorship.
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SpaceX Secures $17B Spectrum Deal to Boost Starlink Connectivity
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has finalized a $17 billion agreement with EchoStar to acquire spectrum licenses, aiming to power its Starlink direct-to-cell service. This major strategic move is set to enhance satellite broadband capabilities and intensify competition in the telecom arena.
Back to Top / Monday, September 8, 2025, 8:21 am / permalink 14026 / 10 stories in 5 months
Typepad is closing down, move fast to save your content!
Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - Out of the blue, Typepad has announced that it is closing down. The stalwart blogging service says it was a "difficult decision to discontinue” operations, but does not give any details about the reasons behind it. Users of Typepad have a little over a mo…
Back to Top / Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 13289 / 3 stories in 6 months
Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law
Adi Robertson / theverge - Bluesky will block access from Mississippi IP addresses in response to a new state law requiring age verification and parental consent for underage users. The decision, outlined in a blog post, will stand until courts decide the fate of the law. “Mississi…
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