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Mint Mobile Expands Into Home Internet With Budget 5G Service

Mint Mobile is expanding beyond wireless plans with new 5G home internet service. The budget carrier’s Home MINTernet promises fast setup, transparent pricing, and potential savings for households seeking alternatives to traditional broadband.

Budget Carrier Enters Home Internet Market

Mint Mobile, the wireless carrier known for its affordable mobile plans, is reportedly expanding into the home internet space with a new 5G service called Home MINTernet. According to reports, the service aims to bring the company’s budget-friendly, no-contract approach to home Wi-Fi, potentially offering significant savings for households looking to reduce monthly expenses.

by Gabriel Novak
Arts and EntertainmentAssistive Technology

AI Search Tools and Chatbots Reportedly Diminishing Wikipedia Traffic and Threatening Knowledge Ecosystem

Wikipedia is experiencing significant traffic declines that sources attribute to the rise of AI chatbots and automated summaries. The Wikimedia Foundation warns this trend could threaten the platform’s volunteer ecosystem and information reliability standards that power knowledge across the internet.

Wikipedia Traffic Declines Amid AI Search Revolution

Wikimedia Foundation is reporting concerning traffic declines that analysts suggest are directly linked to the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence tools and AI-powered search features. According to reports from the organization, improved bot detection methods have revealed an 8 percent year-over-year decrease in page views, which foundation officials attribute to changing user behavior driven by chatbot interfaces and automated answer systems.

by Aaron Blake
Assistive TechnologyEnergy Policy

Wisconsin Age Verification Bill Seeks to Block VPN Access to Adult Content

Wisconsin is advancing legislation that would require adult websites to block VPN users as part of mandatory age verification. The proposal mirrors similar efforts in Michigan and has sparked concerns about privacy and technical feasibility among digital rights organizations.

Wisconsin Moves to Restrict VPN Access to Adult Content

Wisconsin lawmakers are advancing legislation that would make it illegal to access adult-oriented websites using virtual private networks if a proposed age verification law passes, according to reports. The bill, known as Wisconsin AB 105/SB 130, has already cleared debate in the Assembly and had its first Senate public hearing on October 8, sources indicate.

by Aaron Blake