FCC proposes more restrictions on Huawei, ZTE equipment – CNET
The moves are meant to protect US networks and supply chains.
Keep Amazon’s Jeff Bezos from coming back to Earth, online petition begs – CNET
Another petition is urging the billionaire to buy and eat the Mona Lisa. Ciao?
Google announces $50 million in grants for HBCUs – CNET
The money is headed to 10 historically black colleges and universities to help support scholarships, invest in infrastructure, and develop curriculum.
Biden Administration’s new broadband map shows stark digital divide – CNET
The publicly available interactive map differs greatly from the FCC’s flawed broadband maps, showing far more unconnected and under connected communities in the US.
Walmart’s answer to Prime Day: These deals on Beats, robot vacuums and more are available now – CNET
The noise cancelling Beats Pro Solo are only $149 while a two-pack of TP-Link mesh routers are $79. Plus get a Lidar-powered smart robot vacuum for $310, only at Walmart.
Supreme Court rejects latest attempt to repeal Obamacare – CNET
Millions of Americans have health coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The Supreme Court decided to leave the law intact, ruling against the 18 states that challenged it.
Pokemon Unite hits Nintendo Switch next month, gets new trailer – CNET
It’ll land on mobile devices in September.
3 Thursday deals you shouldn’t miss, including a $9 multitool – CNET
There’s also a $7 touchless forehead thermometer and a $40 Nintendo Game & Watch.
2022 Acura MDX Type S debuts as an awesome Pikes Peak support vehicle – Roadshow
The MDX Type S packs a 355-hp turbocharged V6, but Acura is bringing much hotter cars to the famed hill climb.
‘Perplexing’ murder hornet marks first US sighting of the insect in 2021 – CNET
The murder hornet invasion isn’t over, and this particular insect is a mystery.