united states postal service

Latest

  • Covid-19 rapid tests.A picture taken on January 12, 2022 shows Covid-19 (rapid antigen) self-tests in Rennes, western France. / AFP / Damien MEYER

    COVIDTests.gov is accepting orders for free rapid tests a day early

    by 
    Kris Holt
    Kris Holt
    01.18.2022

    You can request four tests per household and the USPS will start deliveries later this month.

  • USPS goes postal on lithium ion batteries, refuses to ship smartphones overseas

    by 
    Daniel Cooper
    Daniel Cooper
    05.11.2012

    The USPS has announced that it'll refuse to ship any gear containing lithium ion batteries overseas. The postal service believes combusting power packs have caused two fatal cargo plane crashes since 2006 -- hence the ban, which takes effect from May 16th. Anyone wishing to ship the latest tech to those living or serving overseas will have to use another shipping company -- although the ban might be relaxed in 2013, once safety testing has been carried out.

  • USPS goes postal with R2D2 mailboxes

    by 
    Jeannie Choe
    Jeannie Choe
    03.09.2007

    Who knew the United States Postal Service could feel the Force? In honor of Star Wars' 30th anniversary, these kick-ass R2D2-wrapped mailboxes will be replacing the old boring ones in post offices across the nation. Star Wars lovers / haters can say whatever they like -- we're just glad this has nothing to do with Jar Jar Binks.[Via Boing Boing]