Author: Kayla Wassell
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As Hollywood Writers and Actors Strike Over AI Usage, Disney Explores How To Use AI Even More
While concern over the use of artificial intelligence grows, Disney is leaning into the technology. The media giant has reportedly created a task force to figure out how to incorporate AI and machine learning into nearly all areas of its business. Disney had been working on incorporating AI and machine learning into multiple divisions of…
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T-Mobile, AT&T, Spectrum & More Are Making Autopay More Expensive. Here’s How to Avoid Overpaying
A growing number of companies are no longer accepting honoring autopay discounts when customers use credit cards. This change is due to the high fees companies accrue from processing such payments. Credit card companies charge a fee for every transaction. This fee is why some businesses won’t allow debit or credit card payments for small…
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Dish Shutting Down Republic Wireless and Moving Customers to Boost
Dish Wireless said the company plans to switch all Republic Wireless customers to its Boost Infinite service by the end of August. At the end of July, the company notified Republic Wireless customers of plans to move customers to Boost’s Infinite Unlimited plan, according to Fierce Wireless. The plan costs $25 monthly and includes unlimited…
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Peacock Will Use USA to Promote Its Original Show, ‘Killing It’ Hoping More Cable TV Subscribers Will Join
Peacock is building up hype for the second season premiere of its critically acclaimed comedy series Killing It by allowing folks to catch up with season one in a surprising number of places. Killing It will stream in a limited capacity on YouTube, TikTok, and USA Network. The move to use USA Network, a cable…
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Comcast & Centurylink Try But Fail to Stop a New Local Fiber Broadband Internet Provider
Local communities are taking control of their own broadband destiny, with an increasing number opting to fund and build their own networks. That initiative has been met with resistance from the larger internet service providers and cable companies. Take Bountiful, Utah. The city, with about 45,438 residents, didn’t merit a lot of attention from the…
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Hospitals In Four States Recovering From a Massive Cyber Attack
A massive cyber attack shut down hospitals and other medical facilities in at least four states. The attack disrupted the computer systems at Prospect Medical Holdings, which is based in California but has facilities in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Texas. In some cases, ambulances had to relocate patients to unaffected hospitals in the area. Clinics…
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Google Makes It Easier To Protect Your Privacy Online
Cyberspace is vast, and ensuring your privacy is protected can be challenging. Google is upgrading a safety feature to protect your privacy online. A new dashboard will alert you if sensitive information is showing up on Search and immediately request the information removed. The upgraded dashboard builds off Google’s Results About You Tool released last…
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FCC Slams Robocallers With Nearly $30 Million in Penalties
Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued the largest-ever fine against two scammers who conducted over five billion auto warranty robocalls. The fines totaled nearly $30 million. Roy M. Cox and Aaron Michaels Jones ran a complex international scheme to sell auto service contracts under the guise of selling warranties. The pair made over five…
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The End of US Cellular? It Is Looking At Its Options Now That Wireless is Dominated By T-Mobile, Verizon, & AT&T
Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) said its contemplating strategies regarding the future of US Cellular, the largest regional cellphone carrier. As companies consolidate into three nationwide networks, US Cellular is in a good position to rethink avoiding the trend US Cellular manages and connects TDS’ six million wireless, broadband, video and voice connections nationwide in…
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Can You Keep Your Comcast Email Account After You Cancel Your TV & Internet Service?
Have you been considering cutting Comcast in lieu of streaming options or other options like 5G home internet? Are you concerned about losing your Comcast email address? Fret not! You can cancel and keep your email! However, there are a few restrictions to consider. First of all, you need to log into your Comcast email…