Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, ...

An open-access network can offer fast fiber, but it works differently than what's offered by typical broadband providers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist ...

Digital infrastructure is foundational to promoting universal access to inclusive, affordable, safe, and resilient internet access that spurs growth, job creation and services and products for people ...

In 2024, 2.6 billion people – nearly a third of humanity – remained offline, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reported. The same year, non-profit Freedom House estimated that more than ...

The Kremlin restricted access to the global internet in some parts of Russia, reports said. Residents were unable to access websites including YouTube, Amazon, and Telegram. Russia is testing its own ...

“Private Internet Access (PIA), offers great deals on long subscriptions and reliable operation at good speeds, and while I'm not a fan of tiny windows, it has plenty of features and great 24/7 live ...

The move will pinch users in rural or remote areas not yet served by broadband infrastructure or satellite internet. Around 175,000 households still use dial-up internet in the US. AOL confirmed the ...

Today, access to the internet is as essential as electricity or running water. It’s how people find work, run a business, study, manage their money and stay connected to those they care about. Yet for ...

Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK. Her focus is trending stories and human interest features ranging from health, pets and travel. Lucy ...

For years, the Iranian regime has been building the technology and infrastructure needed for it to control, censor, and shut down internet access for more than 80 million Iranians. In 2019, the ...