What Is Thread? We Explain the Smart Home Network Protocol

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...
WCTV

Tallahassee man, former state employee charged in connection with over $900K check fraud scheme

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man is facing a litany of charges connected to a check fraud scheme that stole over $900,000. Martin Monroe is facing money laundering, use of personal ...
NBC News

Under Iran's internet blackout, SpaceX’s Starlink is a lifeline — if it can stay online

As Iran’s national internet blackout stretches to its second week, the satellite internet service Starlink has become a crucial lifeline for many citizens to connect with the outside world — and one ...
SlashGear

Yes, You Can Use A Roku Without Internet – But There's A Catch

Roku devices are quite convenient if you're looking for a wide array of TV shows, movies, and more to watch, and there are many great Roku streaming apps other than Netflix. For the majority of users, ...
al.com

Slow internet? Map shows which provider is fastest at every US address

Want to know if your internet is fast enough? Your download and upload speeds matter more than you might think. The Federal Communications Commission collects data ...
Play Station Universe

PS5 Disc Drive Internet Connection Requirement Has Reportedly Been Removed With Model CFI-2116

Sony Interactive Entertainment has seemingly given the boot to the controversial Internet requirement for the PS5 Disc Drive with the latest model of the system, labelled CFI-2116. The PS5 Disc Drive ...
CNBC

Amazon starts letting businesses test rebranded Leo satellite service as it plays catch-up to Musk's Starlink

Amazon said it will begin allowing select businesses to test its internet-from-space service. Earlier this month, Amazon renamed its satellite internet offering from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo as it ...
Snopes.com

Has Biden's $42B broadband equity program connected no one to the internet?

While the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program hadn't connected anyone to the internet yet as of November 2025, it was expected to begin doing so within the next year. Some of his ...
Newsweek

Fourth Grader Takes Spelling Test, Internet Can’t Cope With One Answer

A fourth grader from Ontario, Canada, has caused hysterics online for one of her answers in a spelling test. Tara Heshka (@eet_cake) posted an image of her 9-year-old daughter’s test from October 20 ...
Engadget

Private Internet Access VPN review: Both more and less than a budget VPN

I came into this review thinking of Private Internet Access (PIA) as one of the better VPNs. It's in the Kape Technologies portfolio, along with the top-tier ExpressVPN and the generally reliable ...
BGR

Starlink Promised High Speed Internet - Here's What Owners Are Actually Getting

Starlink is one of the best internet services for digital nomads who are always on the road and those who live in more rural areas, where internet access can be hard to come by. This is true even if ...