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Peacock subscribers can now stream content on Meta Quest devices

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territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands) to qualify for the offers. Peacock customers who purchase a Meta Quest device will get a free one-year subscription to Peacock Premium. Customers must be 18 years and older and either live in the United States or U.S.

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Take an extra 20% off these well-reviewed VPNs for the next 48 hours

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Surfshark VPN: 3-Yr Subscription Surfshark, which is Mashable’s pick for best overall cheap VPN , is based in the British Virgin Islands and shines in value and functionality. You’ll end up paying as little as $40 for a lifetime subscription.

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Boeing Wins FCC Approval for Satellite Internet Despite SpaceX's Best Attempts

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SpaceX’s Starlink will eventually have more competition in the satellite broadband business—and rural Americans will have more providers to choose from. The FCC on Wednesday gave Boeing the go-ahead to launch its own satellites , which SpaceX complained would cause interference with its network. Read more.

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The Bachelor’s Commitment to Excess Is Killing the Planet

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There was a moment on this week’s episode of The Bachelorette that made my jaw drop. It had nothing to do with a fight between contestants or a heartbreaking revelation. Rather, it was water in the desert. Lots of it. And it made me think about the future of a show that has traditionally portrayed environmental… Read more.

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New York City Hit by Spike of a Rare Disease Spread by Rat Urine

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New York City is dealing with an unusual outbreak of a rare, sometimes fatal disease spread through rat urine, called leptospirosis. At least 15 locals have contracted the bacterial disease in 2021 so far, according to health officials, with most hospitalized and one person dead as a result. It’s not known why cases… Read more.

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The best VPN deals as of May 16: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, CyberGhost VPN, and more

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A reliable server network, a user-friendly app, a strong commitment to data protection, and a headquarters in the privacy-forward British Virgin Islands make ExpressVPN our favorite full-featured VPN on the market. ExpressVPN — save 35% on a 12-month plan Read our full review of ExpressVPN.

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The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web

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Look for VPNs based in the British Virgin Islands, Panama, Switzerland, Romania, and other privacy-friendly countries that don't fall under the jurisdiction of the "eyes" intelligence-sharing alliances: There's the original Five Eyes, a Cold War-era coalition between the U.S., Jurisdiction.