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Supreme Court overturns 5th Circuit ruling that upended Universal Service Fund
5th Circuit ruling reversed; FCC can continue programs that boost Internet access.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:
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This EcoFlow power station just kept my lights on during an outage (and it's $1,399 off)
The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is one of the most capable battery stations on the market. After putting it through 18 months of testing (and multiple storms), here are my thoughts.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:A New Threads Feature Saves You From Seeing and Posting Spoilers: Here's How It Works
Didn't want to see that plot twist? Marvel and Netflix were the first to try out Threads' new spoiler-blocking feature.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself
But, even bigger attacks are on their way. Here's what you can do to slow them down and hopefully stop them in their tracks.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Jesse Draperโs Halogen Ventures closes $30M Fund III to focus on โfuture of familyโ
The firm was founded in 2015 by Jesse Draper. The fund will focus on the physical and financial health of households.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:TikTok is testing its own version of Instagramโs โbroadcast channelsโ
The feature lets brands and creators share public, one-to-many messages to their followers.Bulletin boards are similar to Instagram's broadcast channels.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:A Brief History of Children Sent Through the Mail
Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brief-history-children-sent-through-mail-180959372/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44399854 Points: 68 # Comments: 48
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best
Gaming laptops come in various shapes and sizes, though many of the heavy hitters remain thick and beefy machines that maximize cooling to get the most out of their powerful chips. Most are awash in RGB lighting and edgy designs geared towards capital-G Gamers, but there are also thinner, lighter options that are more portable [โฆ]
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Here are 13 of our favorite deals from Amazonโs early Prime Day sale
Amazonโs next Prime Day event hasnโt officially kicked off yet, but in classic Amazon fashion, the retailer has already dropped a selection of early deals ahead of its four-day sale. While steeper discounts are not likely to arrive until next month, many of the current offers are already worth considering, especially if youโre a Prime [โฆ]
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:This โmehโ iPhone 17 Air camera tip might give us more insight than meets the eye
Claimed images of iPhone 17 screen protectors show a change in the camera on the Dynamic Island that could come with the iPhone 17 Air.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Android phones could soon warn you of โStingraysโ snooping on your communications
But it requires specific hardware support that is missing on current phones.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 28, #278
Here are hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 278, for June 28.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 28, #482
Here are hints -- and answers -- for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 482 for June 28.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 28, #1470
Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle for June 28, No. 1,470.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:What to Stream This Weekend: 'The Bear,' 'My Mom Jayne' and 'Squid Game'
Don't miss the latest on Hulu, Netflix and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:The best 15-inch laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Need a new laptop? We've tested the best 15-inch laptops this year from brands like Apple, Asus, and Dell to help you choose the best fit.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI
So far, Runway is known for bringing generative AI to Hollywood. Now, the $3 billion startup is setting its sights on the gaming industry. This week, I was granted access to a new interactive gaming experience that Runway plans to make available to everyone as soon as next week, according to CEO Cristรณbal Valenzuela. The [โฆ]
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Prolific cybercrime gang now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Trump eyes mineral wealth as Rwanda and DRC sign controversial peace deal in US
Agreement aims to end decades-old conflict rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide but critics have described it as vague and opaqueRwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington to end fighting in eastern DRC, although questions remain over what the agreement means and who stands to benefit โ with Donald Trump using the occasion to boast that the US had secured lucrative mineral...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:JCB debuts trio of Android rugged smartphones with midrange features - but I fear it won't be affordable enough to bother rivals
JCBโs rugged Android phones bring big batteries, tough specs, and niche tools, but pricing and fierce competition could limit broader appeal.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Archbishop of Wales stands down after Bangor cathedral scandal
Andy John had previously issued โunequivocalโ apology over culture of excessive drinking, promiscuity and bullyingThe archbishop of Wales has stepped down after a culture of excessive drinking, sexual promiscuity, bullying, bad language and inappropriate banter at Bangor cathedral was revealed.Andy John, who is also the bishop of Bangor, released a statement on Friday evening after calls for his resignation gathered...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs โbig beautiful billโ could mean slower Wi-Fi for you
The Senate version of the budget reconciliation bill, backed by President Donald Trump, removes protections for unlicensed spectrum that broadens the capacity of the 6GHz Wi-Fi band. This could result in slower Wi-Fi speeds. Under the bill, which may be voted on at the end of this week, the FCC would sell off some of [โฆ]
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Trump ends trade talks with Canada over a digital services tax
President Donald Trump said the US is ending trade talks with Canada, effective immediately, over a tax on digital services that will impact American tech companies. He also pledged to announce further tariffs on Canada within the next week, adding in a Truth Social post that "they will be paying to do business with the United States of America." Canada's digital services tax (DST) is set to take effect on June 30,...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:US says Haitians can be deported โ days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans
Trump administration revokes temporary protected status for citizens of country racked by deadly violenceMore than half a million Haitians are facing the prospect of deportation from the US after the Trump administration announced that the Caribbean countryโs citizens would no longer be afforded shelter under a government program created to protect the victims of major natural disasters or conflicts.Haiti has been...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Eufyโs Omni C20 mopping robovac is $300 off for a limited time
After a long week, the last thing I want to do is clean my floors (theyโre seriously overdue for a cleaning). Busting out the vacuum and mopping can be tiring. Thatโs why Iโm a big fan of robot vacuums, especially ones with built-in mops that can handle all the cleaning on their own. Speaking of, [โฆ]
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Steam Summer Sale: Snag 4 Major Borderlands Games for Under $25 Before Borderlands 4
This is an amazingly cheap way to get caught up before the new game launches in September.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:'Persona 5: The Phantom X' Brings the Series to Your Phoneโand It's Shockingly Good
The free-to-play game is the first time the JRPG is available on mobile, offering fans a quick fix with a few hidden costs.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Who belongs in the internet Hall of Fame? We asked the people already in it.
Legendary YouTubers like Tyler Oakley, SMOSH, and Grace Helbig reveal who they think should be honored next for shaping internet culture, from iJustine to Philip DeFranco.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Meta is offering multi-million pay for AI researchers, but not $100M โsigning bonusesโ
Meta is offering multi-million pay packages to AI researchers. But no one is really getting an $100 million "signing bonus."
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Meta is offering multimillion-dollar pay for AI researchers, but not $100M โsigning bonusesโ
Meta is offering multimillion-dollar pay packages to AI researchers. But no one is really getting a $100 million "signing bonus."
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:US reaches deal with China to speed up rare-earth shipments, White House says
China confirms details amid efforts to end trade war but reiterates it will continue to approve export permitsThe US has reached an agreement with China to speed up rare-earth shipments into America, officials confirmed on Friday. The news sent US stock markets to fresh highs amid news of wider efforts to end the trade wars between the US and the worldโs biggest economies.Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US had...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:The best TV show on Prime Video? I canโt stop coming back to this comfortingly cringey comedy series from the 2000s
Peep Show is an iconic British sitcom thatโs been my top streaming recommendation for a long time now.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Chase Sapphire Reserve Launches New $250 Apple Perk. Iโm Not Falling for It
The revamped Sapphire Reserve now includes numerous annual credits, new rewards, a larger welcome offer and a higher fee. None of which make the card worth it to me.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:The Kadrey v. Meta fair use ruling is just the start of a long, complex AI copyright battle
A judge has ruled in Meta's favor in the 'Kadrey v. Meta' copyright suit. How will the ruling impact similar cases and creative industries writ large?
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:How your Pixel phone can now help you shoot expert-level photos and video
With Google's new 'Camera Education' mode, you can harness more of your phone's powerful photographic capabilities.
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