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The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Engadget

Regarding the regulatory details, Ofcom suggests amending existing mobile spectrum licenses for frequencies already used by cellular providers (below 3 GHz). However, the regulator also offered alternative approaches, including introducing a new license for satellite services or allowing license-exempt use if certain conditions are met.

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Grab a lifetime license of Microsoft Office 2021 Professional for 82% off

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But if you are not in that camp, buying an Office license outright is a good alternative, with no recurring fees involved, especially if it's a one-time purchase at a hefty. If you use Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools regularly, subscribing to Office 365 may be a no-brainer.

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Dark Sky alternatives for Android weather watchers

The Verge

If you’re an Android user with Dark Sky and you’re wondering where to go now for your weather report , there are a few alternatives to choose from. If the Google app isn’t enough for you, here are six alternatives. In addition, a variety of other apps (some not even weather-related) will lose access to the Dark Sky API. Today Weather.

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New York City votes to block new licenses for electric taxis, snubbing Revel’s Tesla plans

The Verge

New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted to block the issuance of new for-hire vehicle licenses for electric vehicles. The company had been hoping to exploit a loophole in the city’s current rules, which caps the number of new FHV licenses but exempts wheelchair-accessible and electric vehicles.

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FAA will revoke YouTuber’s pilot license after plane crash video

The Verge

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has demanded that YouTuber Trevor Jacob turn over his pilot license after he posted a video called “I Crashed My Plane,” of a crash that the agency suggests was staged, as reported by The New York Times. Basically, the agency says, he didn’t try to save the plane before jumping out of it.

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The 6 best Mint alternatives to replace the budgeting app that shut down

Engadget

So I set out to find the best Mint alternatives in the wake of its disappointing demise. Our pick for best Mint alternative remains Quicken Simplifi , even months after the Mint shutting down, thanks to its easy to use app, good income and bill detection and its affordable price. for a one-time lifetime license.

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More than just fans: How women are reshaping baseball on and off the field

Fast Company Tech

Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images] Girls funneled into softball Softball was invented in Chicago in 1887 as an indoor alternative to baseball. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Starting in the 1970s, many girls who wanted to play baseball were encouraged to play softball instead.