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Daily Deal: The 2023 Premium Learn to Code Bundle

2 years 11 months ago
The 2023 Premium Learn to Code Bundle has 14 courses to help you brush up on your coding skills. Courses cover Python, C++, Django, Javascript, Google Go, Ruby on Rails, and more. You’ll learn how to build websites, apps, bots, and other fun projects. It’s on sale for $25. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Google Fiber Shows Signs Of Life, Promises 100 Gbps Service

2 years 11 months ago
Back in 2016, Alphabet executives made it pretty clear they had grown tired of trying to disrupt the U.S. broadband industry with Google Fiber. Executives were fired, hundreds of employees were laid off, and any real expansion in the project was effectively frozen. Alphabet and Google Fiber executives then just pretended none of this had […]
Karl Bode

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

2 years 11 months ago
This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is an anonymous comment about publishers claiming that their lawsuit against the Internet Archive won’t impact any of its services beyond the Open Library: About as believable as Putin’s claim tat 96% of those polled wanted to become Russians. In second place, it’s a lengthy […]
Leigh Beadon

This Week In Techdirt History: October 2nd – 8th

2 years 11 months ago
Five Years Ago This week in 2017, ISPs were ignoring the death of “six strikes” and still threatening to disconnect accused pirates, and also taking their third shot at getting the Supreme Court to kill net neutrality, while broadband lobbyists were gushing over the re-appointment of Ajit Pai, who was himself busy blasting Apple for […]
Leigh Beadon

‘Matter’ Standard Hopes To Clean Up The Messy Smart Home Space

2 years 11 months ago
If you’ve ever tried to build a “smart home” you’ve probably run face first into no shortage of problems. Gear is expensive, overly complicated, and more often than not different devices don’t play well together. It’s a sector filled with various walled gardens by gatekeepers looking to lock you into one ecosystem, placing the onus […]
Karl Bode

Arizona GOP Secretary Of State Candidate Insists ‘Deep State’ Google Is Blocking His Website; Turns Out He Requested It Not Be Indexed

2 years 11 months ago
These days, the conspiracy-minded GOP candidates (who seem to be an increasing majority of the party right now) seem to believe that there needs to be a conspiracy against them or they’re just not that important. It can be the deep state, big tech, or the “woke banks” or whatever, but someone must be coming […]
Mike Masnick

DOJ Inspector General Finds FBI Is Playing By Its Own FISA Rules

2 years 11 months ago
The FBI has always played it fast and loose with FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) requirements. It tries to get away with it by shifting its self-perception as needed. When asked why it’s bypassing limitations on backdoor searches, it will plead ignorance, gesturing with its massive hairy hands thoughtfully and saying it’s nothing more than […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The Coding 101 Bootcamp Beginners Bundle

2 years 11 months ago
The Coding 101 Bootcamp Beginners Bundle has 10 courses to help you learn all about coding. Courses cover C++, Node.js, HTML, CSS, Python, Kotlin, and more. It’s on sale for $25. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from Techdirt Deals helps support Techdirt. The products […]
Gretchen Heckmann

FCC Finally Gets Around To Cracking Down On Annoying Robotexts

2 years 11 months ago
After an inexplicable year-plus delay, the FCC is finally circulating a new order that should help dramatically reduce the number of illegal, annoying, and scam robotexts received by wireless subscribers. The FCC order, which was introduced more than a year ago, was only finally voted on and approved this week. The order begins the process […]
Karl Bode

Authentic Brands Group Behind Another Silly Parent, Child Trademark Dispute

2 years 11 months ago
We’ve talked about Authentic Brands Group here a couple of times and never for good behavior. The company that manages the rights for several living and deceased celebrities is also a notorious trademark troll and enforcer. Most recently we discussed a bizarre trademark opposition brought against Shaqir O’Neal, Shaq’s son, who had the trademark application […]
Dark Helmet

Conspiracy Channel OAN Tries To Survive Using Over The Air Antennas

2 years 11 months ago
When last we checked in with One America News (OAN), it was trying (with the help of numerous Republican AGs) to pretend that DirecTV’s decision to boot the barely watched conspiracy network from its cable lineup was part of a vast, diabolical cabal to censor conservatives (it wasn’t). It then decided to attack Verizon, right before that […]
Karl Bode

California Governor Signs Bill Forbidding The Use Of Rap Lyrics As Criminal Evidence

2 years 11 months ago
Rap music has long conveyed the narrative of the streets. As such, its subject matter often details violence, police oppression, and criminal activities. And the expression itself often provides the only legitimate potential source of income for people living in impoverished, high-crime areas. But it’s only in recent years that cops and prosecutors have decided […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: Mini 5-in-1 Type-C to USB Hub

2 years 11 months ago
Enjoy convenient charging and fast data transfer with the Mini 5-in-1 Type-C to USB Hub. The cable is coated in 4.5mm of thick PVC material and has reinforced joints making it durable and able to withstand heavy use. The galvanized wire core, aluminum alloy, and multi-layer shielding help provide a fast, stable data transmission. Plug […]
Gretchen Heckmann