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Review: Starry Station, a router for the information age

by Molly Wood
May 9, 2016
New hardware from the Boston company has promise, but building a network has hurdles.
A look at the Starry Station router.
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Facebook focuses on the pipes to boost its growth

by Nova Safo
Apr 27, 2016
The social media giant is muscling telecoms to create cheaper, faster Internet.
Facebook is trying to increase an already massive user base.
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Space Internet

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 6, 2016
They said it couldn't be done: Internet in space. The dream of a totally connected world is still out of reach. Companies like OneWeb and SpaceX think a global swarm of satellites is the answer. The idea failed before — does it stand a chance today?
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A broadband subsidy that could help narrow the "digital divide"

by Molly Wood
Apr 4, 2016
The FCC's $9.25 subsidy will open up broadband access to more low-income households.
A $9.25 broadband subsidy could help with issues related to digital inequality. 
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SoundCloud CEO talks new subscription service

by Molly Wood
Mar 30, 2016
CEO Alexander Ljung says it highlights SoundCloud's creators.
Founder and CEO of SoundCloud Alexander Ljung.
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Obama speech is eagerly awaited in Cuba

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 22, 2016
Cubans await clues on further economic measures in the president's address.
U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro listen to live music during a state dinner at the Palace of the Revolution on Monday in Havana, Cuba.
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Streaming is causing headaches for networks

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Feb 16, 2016
Add the Grammys to the latest list of TV events with streaming issues.
Singer Taylor Swift accepts the award for the Album of the Year onstage during the 58th Annual Grammy music Awards.
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UK government's internet plans spark snooping fears

by Stephen Beard
Nov 6, 2015
The government wants customers phone and web records available for one year.
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Creative burnout hitting the fashion industry hard

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 6, 2015
Designers are under increasing pressure from the internet and fast fashion.
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Why is in-flight Wi-Fi so slow?

by Molly Wood and Mukta Mohan
Sep 3, 2015
Gogo controls 80 percent of the US market.
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