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š Disconnected: Millions of low-income families could lose internet access when the Affordable Connectivity Program (paywall link) runs out of funds this spring. It offered affordable, fast internet to families for $30 off each month. Iāll keep you updated in case things change.
Your parents or grandparents may have told stories about looking for work and how they knocked on doors until they were hired. Well, it hasn’t worked that way in quite a while. You’ll be stopped by security in most office building lobbies before you can get anywhere.
Imagine doing your morning Wordle (yes, I still do) when you get an urgent email from Netflix. Subject: Your subscription just expired.
After a little digging, you realize that your account never lapsed. Now, you’re stuck with a fake charge and a crook running around with your personal info.Ā
I wondered and thought you might be curious, too. It’s changed a lot since you could first connect on a plane ā and yet I’m still surprised at how often in-flight internet stinks.
Last week, my calendar went crazy with event invites. These werenāt real meetings or even something fun like brunch plans ā they were sketchy āappointmentsā from strangers. Itās just one common phishing technique you need to look out for.
Thatās just so far ā and itās only according to one investigation. The real number is much higher, Iām sure.
A good start: 49% question the authenticity of political videos, ads and interviews they encounter online. Less promising: Two-thirds couldnāt identify AI-generated images, and 60% couldnāt identify an AI-generated voice. Oof.
Thanda Island has been named the āWorldās Leading Exclusive Private Islandā for the last eight years. At least the rate includes Wi-Fi.
Thatās how much time teen girls spend on their phones. Canāt imagine what that does to your brain. No joke for this one ā itās just scary.
Itās the most popular podcast on the platform. When I was in Japan last month, a tour guide told me he listened to Joe Rogan every day. He then asked, āIs it true people in America don’t know if they are a boy or girl?ā I did my best to explain.
