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Trump says NBC reporter Kristen Welker will be reported to FCC

President Trump announced plans to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the FCC. He cited her reporting on his mixed success with candidate endorsements as inaccurate. Trump also called for FCC intervention regarding perceived fake polls used by media. Broadcasters possess significant First Amendment free speech rights in the United…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Massive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, astronomers warn. 'It will be worse than big cities like London'

Sun-reflecting space mirrors proposed by U.S. startup Reflect Orbital will have an even more devastating effect on the night sky around the world than previously thought, a study has found.

Space · Aug 26

Brendan Carr's Vendetta Against ABC Conflates the 'Public Interest' With Trump's Personal Grievances

The FCC chairman is punishing the network for news coverage and programming decisions that offend the president.

Reason · Aug 26

New Amazon Fire TV and Roku streaming devices are coming, and here's the proof

There could be new streamers from Roku and Amazon launched in the coming months

T3 · Aug 21

AST SpaceMobile’s FCC Test Arrives as Investors Weigh a Costly Q2 Miss

AST SpaceMobile received a 30-day FCC authorization to test 800 MHz satellite connectivity, following a Q2 earnings miss and mixed analyst sentiment on the stock.

MarketBeat · Aug 20

Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after dark

A California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlight in space and beam it down to dark spots on Earth. It promises sunlight on demand to boost solar power long after sunset and illuminate nighttime work zones.…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Rosie’s return is a sleeper hit

The network is finally fighting back — and hitting the president where it hurts

Salon · Aug 20

FCC chair’s meetings with Trump, White House and right-wing media revealed in documents: report

Newly released calendar logs show FCC Chair Brendan Carr made at least eight visits to the White House and held scheduled calls with senior officials

The Independent UK · Aug 19

HoverAir’s ingenious self-flying drone can transform into a pocket gimbal camera — and unlike DJI drones, it just got FCC approval in the US

HoverAir, makers of the original self-flying drone, have launched the Versa on Indiegogo, and it's set for US availability.

TechRadar · Aug 19

Disney fights back: ABC sues Trump administration over threatened broadcast licences

The lawsuit escalates a fight that intensified after Jimmy Kimmel angered Trump with jokes about Melania Trump.

Euronews · Aug 19