Comcast agents mistakenly reject some poor people who qualify for free Internet
Comcast reps didn't know the rules, told qualified applicants they weren't eligible. Enlarge / Comcast's xFi Advanced Gateway. (credit: Getty Images | Jeff Fusco ) People with low incomes can get free Internet service th.....»»
Tax whistleblower laws boost state revenue: Study
The federal tax gap—money people and companies owe Uncle Sam but fail to pay on time—has climbed to historic highs: $696 billion in 2022, according to the IRS. It's money that—if recouped—could fund infrastructure or education or pay down gov.....»»
Dehumanizing child-free women in film and TV gives misogyny a stage
"When are you giving us grandkids?" and "You'll change your mind," are familiar lines heard by child-free women around the table at family dinner......»»
How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Pro for FREE!
If you hate having your SIM locked to your carrier, then we’ll show you how to SIM unlock your iPhone 16 Pro for free! The post How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Pro for FREE! appeared first on Phandroid. If you bought the iPhone 16 Pro fr.....»»
Report: Number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% in the last decade
Climate disasters are costing the Pacific eight times more than they did a decade ago.....»»
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal.".....»»
Gender inequality ingrained in global climate negotiations, say researchers
Climate governance is dominated by men, yet the health impacts of the climate crisis often affect women, girls, and gender-diverse people disproportionately, argue researchers ahead of the upcoming 29th United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) in Azerba.....»»
People do care about extinct species, but not for long—new study
Lonesome George was discovered motionless in his enclosure, one morning in June 2012. Overnight, George had taken not only his final breath but the final breath of his entire species, the Pinta Island tortoise, as it faded into extinction......»»
People with fewer resources seen as less trustworthy across cultures, research shows
Research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science identifies a widespread stereotype linking wealth to perceived trustworthiness across diverse cultures. The research, led by Mélusine Boon-Falleur from the Center for Research on Soc.....»»
African voices in ink: Researcher uncovers letters from Igbo people
Who writes history? It depends on who you read. Dr. Bright Alozie of Portland State University considers himself a historian of ordinary voices. His newly published book explores petitions and the trend of petition writing by Igbo individuals to Brit.....»»
Find My"s Share Item Location will help airlines find your luggage
Apple's update for Find My in iOS 18.2 will let users share the location of AirTags with other people, which could help airlines track down your lost luggage faster.Find My Share Item Location - Image credit: AppleAirTags have been extremely useful f.....»»
Teaching methods must change to address globally poor reading skills, experts say
New research led by a team from Royal Holloway and the World Bank asserts that teaching methods should improve, after discovering that global literacy goals will not be met without major intervention......»»
Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines
Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month......»»
Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety
On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»
I tried a web browser without tabs, bookmarks, or navigation — and loved it
The Horse web browser offers a totally different way to browse the internet, and its innovative approach is ideal for researchers and tab hoarders alike......»»
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries......»»
The death of the internet: why the future is terrifying, and how we fix it
We’re living in a slowly degrading echo-chamber of AI, ads, and profits.....»»
Nintendo Switch’s successor must overcome one major challenge
It's good that Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with Switch games, but Nintendo's next console must give people a reason to upgrade......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Currency’ is an ad-free and offline app to convert currencies
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Currency is a completely free currency conver.....»»
10 great free action movies you should stream right now
You don't need a subscription to see these 10 great free action movies, but you may need to watch a few ads......»»
Indonesia volcano catapults vast ash tower into sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted again on Saturday, sending a giant ash tower nine kilometers (more than five miles) into the sky, days after it killed nine people and forced thousands of locals to evacuate......»»