Dec 6, 1996 12:00 PM

From the Trades

Headlines and product announcements from the trade media on the Web.

Mr. Internet Steps Down
News.com

ISPs Continue Consolidations, Upgrades
CommunicationsWeek

Web TVs Gain Popularity
EE Times

Computer Giants Focus on Java
PC Week

Automating Web Site Maintenance
Web Review

Prodigy to Expand Local Services
Interactive Week

High-Speed Modem Race Begins
News.com

Paramount Refused to Air an Ad Criticizing Its Merger With Warner Bros.

The commercial was submitted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to run during Donald Trump’s UFC event. It criticized the $111 billion merger as a threat to the First Amendment.

Miles Klee

Norton Coupon Codes and Deals: 58% Off

Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.

Scott Gilbertson

Top Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

Luke Larsen

As a Longtime Verizon Customer, the New Simplicity Plan Is a No-Brainer for Me

Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.

Louryn Strampe

Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams

The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.

Kate Knibbs

The New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Get New Chips, Colors, and Pricing

Microsoft has finally refreshed its premium Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with new chips, but the update reveals how high PC pricing has become.

Luke Larsen

This Surprise Surface Laptop Deal Brings the Price Down By $500

The Surface Laptop is down to $835 for Prime Day—a killer discount on one of my favorite laptops.

Luke Larsen

Visible Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2026

Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.

Molly Higgins

Prime Day Is the Best Time to Buy an Oura Ring

Skip the pricey upgrade and save $100+ on the Oura Ring 4.

Boutayna Chokrane

I Tried DeleteMe, the Original Data-Broker-Removal Service

Everyone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you live—but can any service solve it?

Martin Cizmar

Top T-Mobile Business Internet Promo Codes and Phone Deals

Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

Molly Higgins

China Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer

The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.

Fernanda González