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The Broadband Divide Worsened in 32 States in 2024, Ookla Reports
New data shows internet performance gaps are growing between urban and rural areas despite improved broadband speeds.
All the Camping Gear I’m Taking With Me on My Spring Adventures
Planning a hike or camping trip for Memorial Day or later? Here's what I can't live without.
Need Audiobooks for Memorial Day Weekend? I Swear by This Free Audible Alternative
We've got another long weekend on our hands, and with just a library card, you can access all the audiobooks you'll need to keep you occupied.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 17
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 17.
You Can Get a Google AI Certification for $99. Or Just Do the Training for Free
The course provides an overview of generative AI in the workplace for nontechnical folks.
Verizon Wins FCC Approval for $20 Billion Frontier Merger: What This Means for Fiber
With FCC approval, the competing fiber internet service providers can become one.
Where to Stream 2025 WNBA Games for Free on Fridays
Stream doubleheaders each weekend throughout the 2025 season.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 17, #236
Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 236, for May 17.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 17, #706
Hints and answers for Connections for May 17, #706.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 17, #1428
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,428 for May 17.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 17, #440
Here are hints -- and answers -- for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 440 for May 17.
The Rumored iPhone 17 Air Might Have a Surprising Way to Deal With Battery Life
If the skinnier phone incorporates a silicon battery, it would be a breakthrough for iPhones.
Nintendo Store Levels Up in San Francisco: A First Look Inside the Ultimate Fan Experience
Tour the brand-new flagship store, where decades of gaming history collide with sleek design, character cameos and interactive zones built for gaming joy.
Charter and Cox Have Announced a $34.5 Billion Merger
A definitive agreement has been reached to combine two of America's largest cable companies.
Best Cheap Vacuums for 2025: Our Best Lab-Tested Performers for Less Than $300
No matter if you need help with pet hair, hard flooring or carpet, we tested more than 100 vacuums to find you an affordable and powerful option that won't break the bank.
Best Squat Racks of 2025
When building a place to work out in your own home, a good piece of gym equipment to have is a squat rack. Our experts have picked these as the best.
Nothing Teases New Over-Ear Headphones That Are 'Better Than AirPods Max' but Cost Much Less
Nothing has long been rumored to be making over-ear headphones. In a YouTube video, it says they're being released this summer.
AI-Voiced Darth Vader Can Swear, Say 'Skibidi Toilet' in Fortnite: How to Find It
Expletives are apparently not off the table as a foul-mouthed AI Darth Vader is added to Fortnite.
Premier League Soccer: Stream Chelsea vs. Man United Live From Anywhere
The fifth-placed Blues take on a struggling Red Devils team distracted by Europe.
Best Internet Providers in Seattle, Washington
Seattle is packed with high-speed internet options, from fiber internet providers to affordable, reliable connections.