NBC News: Iran plunged into an internet near-blackout during deepening conflict. “Iran plunged into a near-total internet blackout Tuesday as Israel continued to bombard the country. Two companies that track global internet connectivity, Kentik and Netblocks, told NBC News that Iran’s internet connectivity plummeted around 5:30 p.m. local time, limiting Iranians’ ability to access and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/19/nbc-news-iran-plunged-into-an-internet-near-blackout-during-deepening-conflict/

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If you or someone you know is having trouble accessing the free and open Internet due to Internet censorship, reach out to us for assistance. We're here to help.

#Censorship #InternetAccess

AFP: New push in Europe to curb children’s social media use. “From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and agree the EU should do more to prevent minors’ access to social media.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/18/afp-new-push-in-europe-to-curb-childrens-social-media-use/

Oh wow, it’s 2025 and we're still debating if our apps should handle grandma’s dial-up internet speeds? 📡💨 Apparently, developers need a reminder that not everyone has internet that can download the entire season of "The Witcher" in 5 seconds. 🙄 Let’s just build our websites like it’s 1999 and call it a day! 🕹️💾
https://bytes.zone/posts/should-we-design-for-iffy-internet/ #internetaccess #webdevelopment #dialup #nostalgia #techdebate #2025tech #HackerNews #ngated
Should we design for iffy internet?

Around 97% of US households have internet access, but bandwidth and latency are likely worse than you expect.

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CFE Offers Free Internet to Eligible Mexicans with Conectividad para el Bienestar

Internet is a must-have for daily life. The Mexican government and CFE have a plan to help. It's called Conectividad para el Bienestar, or Connectivity for

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Elon Musk activated Starlink in Iran after the government restricted internet access following Israeli strikes. Responding on X, he confirmed, “the beams are on,” providing connectivity amid the blackout.

#ElonMusk #Starlink #Iran #InternetAccess #Censorship #IsraelStrikes #Connectivity #TechForFreedom #X #MiddleEastCrisis

Politico: X, Bluesky and Reddit in France’s crosshairs amid porn clampdown. “Digital Minister Clara Chappaz’s office told POLITICO it is considering designating websites such as Bluesky, Mastodon and Reddit — all of which allow the distribution of adult content — as porn platforms, obliging them to implement stringent age verification requirements under new French rules that came into […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/14/politico-x-bluesky-and-reddit-in-frances-crosshairs-amid-porn-clampdown/

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Anne Wojcicki is buying back #23andMe, because apparently, owning your own DNA data is so last decade. 🧬💰 Meanwhile, the internet continues to excel at one thing: denying access to anyone who actually wants to read the news. 🚫📄
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/13/anne-wojcicki-to-buy-back-23andme-and-its-data-for-305-million.html #AnneWojcicki #DNAdata #InternetAccess #NewsReading #HackerNews #ngated
Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million

Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million

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Gizmodo: North Dakota Joins Growing League of States Requiring Age Verification for Porn. “Moral panic laws have popped up across the United States in the 2025 legislative season. Recently, North Dakota joined the growing league of states requiring age verification for porn. But critics warn that North Dakota’s regulations, which won’t go into effect until August 1, are another shining […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/07/gizmodo-north-dakota-joins-growing-league-of-states-requiring-age-verification-for-porn/

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