‘Digital civil rights:’ FCC moves to ban discrimination in internet services

The Federal Communications Commission has enacted new rules intended to eliminate discrimination in access to internet services, a move which regulators are calling the first major U.S. digital civil rights policy.

Battle for high-speed wireless internet heats up with Verizon’s network boost

RALEIGH - Verizon is upping the stakes in its bet to be the top wireless internet provider for homes and businesses by delivering faster speeds through its recently upgraded network. The wireless giant on Monday says the latest technology (5G) is now available across much of North Carolina with speeds up to 400 megabytes per

Battle for high-speed wireless internet heats up with Verizon’s network boost

RALEIGH - Verizon is upping the stakes in its bet to be the top wireless internet provider for homes and businesses by delivering faster speeds through its recently upgraded network. The wireless giant on Monday says the latest technology (5G) is now available across much of North Carolina with speeds up to 400 megabytes per

Lack of high-speed internet access locations surge more than 100,000, NC says

Due to challenges made across North Carolina to the FCC broadband access map, the number of household and business locations that lack high-speed access surged more than 20% in 2023 data released by the state.

Fiber internet provider commits $50M for Johnston-Harnett county network

More fiber high-speed network opportunities are coming to the Triangle region with Johnston and Harnett counties to get a $50 million-plus investment from High point-based Lumos.

Virtual reality headset from Apple highly likely’ to premier in June

Recent reports have converged on the belief that Apple will show off its long-rumored AR/VR headset at WWDC in June, and now Ming-Chi Kuo's latest predictions also align with the rumors, with the industry analyst claiming that the announcement is "highly likely" and the company is "well prepared" for the unveiling.

Apple tester reportedly ‘blown away’ by virtual reality headset performance

Ahead of the unveiling of Apple's AR/VR product, there has been skepticism that the device will be well-received, both because of its rumored $3,000 price tag and the lackluster performance of competing products from companies like Sony and Meta. But this news is different ...

Fiber internet service provider expanding network to Wilmington

Fiber-based internet service Lumos will expand its network to Wilmington and New Hanover County as part of a $56 million expansion effort, the High Point-based company announced Tuesday.

Pokemon GO creator launches augmented reality pet game ‘Peridot’ on May 9

By Juli Clover, MacRumors Augmented reality gaming company Niantic today announced that its newest title, Peridot, is set to launch on Tuesday, May 9. Peridot is a virtual pet game, in the theme of Tamagotchi. ["Discover the fantastical world of Peridot, an upcoming real-world adventure pet game where you care for one-of-a-kind adorable creatures, raise them

Meta slashes prices on virtual reality headsets as much as $500

Meta is cutting prices for two of its virtual reality headsets as it continues trying to boost adoption for the nascent technology on which it has bet its future.