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Why is Temu So Cheap? A New Twist On Fast Fashion

Temu is a fast fashion brand taking the U.S. by storm. But how can they offer so many products at rock bottom prices?

Drake And Boi-1da Just Played A Part In Improving Internet Connectivity For Thousands Of Canadians

After Drake took to Instagram back for better internet connection, the city of Pickering have delivered and will help thousands more.

Mar 30, 2022

Yes, NFTs Are On The Rise — But How Can We Benefit From Them?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the world by storm over the past year and continue to be a driving force across all industries. However, people are still scratching their heads, puzzled, wondering what exactly is an NFT. Black Tech Green Money’s Will Lucas aims to give some answers to the lingering questions behind the latest crypto craze during an episode of the podcast. Lucas compares the moment behind the NFT craze to that of when the Internet was first introduced to the world. While it has seemingly changed our lives for the better, there weren’t always people on board who understood the newfound concept — yet here we are. “The truth is we are in a moment, and by that moment what I mean is that some years ago when the Internet was really in its upward trajectory that [caused] people to leave things like the AOL CDs that would come in the mail and starting to use more things that were Internet-driven like web-based browsers and things like Google, Yahoo, etc.,” shared...

Jan 25, 2022

This 11-Year-Old Hacked His School's Internet For Months & Folks Want Him To Do The Same For Student Loans

Mother and her son Elijah who got into serious trouble at his school for hacking virtual classes go viral on TikTok.

Nov 11, 2021

Meta's Aaron Russell Thinks Subsea Cables Are The Answer To Africa's Internet Access Issues

Head of Network Investments Emerging Markets Aaron Russell explains Meta's plans to get Africa better internet connectivity.

Nov 3, 2021

How Computer Scientist Lisa Gelobter Pioneered the Foundation For Internet Technologies

Technologist Lisa Gelobter is an integral part of Black history in tech as the pioneer of software used for many of the internet technologies we use today.

Feb 8, 2021

Verizon Aims to Close Digital Divide For Underserved Communities With Inclusive Internet Initiative

Telecom company Verizon has created a way to make reliable, high-speed internet more accessible to those in underserved communities amid the digital age.

Jan 6, 2021

Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T Offer Free Internet for 60 Days Due to Coronavirus

Internet service providers AT&T, Verizon Communications Inc., and Comcast Corporation are all providing internet services for the next 60 days.

Mar 17, 2020

Maine Senate Passes Bill Requiring ISPs To Get Consent Before Selling Data

Thanks to poor federal regulations, it’s up to each individual state to protect their residents’ data. Recently, Maine’s State Senate passed a landmark bill that will look out for people’s internet privacy. Your internet service providers (ISPs) have a lot more information on you than you might think. Your internet history (including the sites you visit, how often, location data, etc.) can tell a lot about you as an individual. Maine’s new bill — LD 946 —now requires that ISPs get people’s consent before selling or offering access to their private data. In a blog post , the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Maine noted: “The personal information ISPs collect and sell is increasingly being used by advertisers to discriminate against certain communities. Advertisers and data brokers are increasingly using data to decide what prices to advertise to someone, the content they should steer them to, and even the types of loans to offer them.” Although this bill is important, it’s not...

May 31, 2019

Google Will Pay Louisville $3.84 Million After It's Failed Fiber Project In The City

Big tech companies have the potential to greatly change a city’s landscape — for better or for worse. Recently, Google announced it will be paying the Louisville Metro Government (LMG) millions to repair roads after a failed Fiber experiment. Back in February , Google’s parent company — Alphabet — revealed it would end its attempts to roll out its internet services across Louisville. In a blog post , the Fiber team said, “We’ll work with our customers and partners to minimize disruption, and we’re committed to doing right by the community, which welcomed us as we tested methods of delivering high-speed internet in new and different ways.” In this case, “doing right by the community” looks like paying out $3.84 million over 20 months. According to a press release from the the City of Louisville, money will go towards removing fiber cables and sealant from roads, milling and paving activities, and removal of above-ground infrastructure. “This plan provides for the long-term protection...

Apr 17, 2019