The FCC wants the AI voice calling you to say it's a deepfake FCC proposes rules requiring deepfake AI voices to disclose themselves in calls. TechRadar · Aug 8, 2024
FCC Grants TNT, TBS a Limited Waiver of Audio Description Rules The petition was unopposed and the American Council for the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind consented to the waiver, the FCC said TV Tech · Aug 8, 2024
FCC Adopts New Alert Code for Missing and Endangered Persons The new code for wireless phone, TV, and radio alerts could help raise public awareness of the thousands of missing indigenous persons TV Tech · Aug 7, 2024
Net neutrality rules are temporarily blocked, but you shouldn't be surprised The FCC's reclassification of broadband has been temporarily blocked by an appeals court because everyone has to pick a side. Android Central · Aug 3, 2024
Sixth Circuit Puts Net Neutrality Rule on Ice A three-judge panel concludes the rule's challenger are likely to succeed on the merits. Reason · Aug 2, 2024
Senate Committee Moves To Provide ACP with $7 Billion … but Ted Cruz Stands in the Way Texas Republican says he'll fight the bill to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program on the Senate floor Multichannel News · Aug 1, 2024
The rumored ‘Google TV Streamer’ might fall short at competing with the Apple TV Google might be ditching the streaming stick form factor, but the leaked ‘Google TV Streamer’ might not be a full-on Apple TV competitor. Android Central · Aug 1, 2024
Phone calls from prison are finally being capped at 6 cents a minute. But there’s more to do For such activists, the FCC’s new regulations represent a good start – and just that The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2024
The Chromecast Brand and the Dongle Form Factor Get Left Behind With New ‘Google TV Streamer’ Google is getting set to debut its first big streaming device upgrade since 2020's Chromecast with Google TV Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 30, 2024
Charter Communications to Pay $15 Million FCC Fine The fine resolves an FCC investigation into compliance with 911 and network outage notification rules TV Tech · Jul 30, 2024
T-Mobile’s class-action lawsuit will tell us how much company promises matter T-Mobile decided its Price Lock terms didn’t apply anymore, to the dismay of users. Eventually, it’ll be tested in court. Android Central · Jul 29, 2024
DJI Neo leaks suggest tiny, foldable drone could be small enough to fit in your pocket Some new DJI leaks suggest it's planning to launch a tiny drone called the Neo –here's what we know so far. TechRadar · Jul 29, 2024
After Sale Falls Through, WADL Wades Into Sports With Deal To Air Globetrotters Game in Detroit Owner Kevin Adell says he’s talked to The CW, but nothing ‘concrete’ has emerged Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 29, 2024
More info appears about new Google TV Streamer, including a great smart home hub feature Some of the first specifications have leaked from the FCC, and include strong smart home support TechRadar · Jul 29, 2024
Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 28, 2024 Why It’s ‘Stupid’ for David Zaslav to Chase an NBA Package So Specifically Designed for Amazon Also in this week’s ‘Next Text,’ we ponder Pete Rose’s next sports bet, the irresistible proposition of fixed wireless ... and a bleak but terrifyingly possible future in which we don’t get to vote anymore
Latin Times · Jul 28, 2024 A new FCC rule will cap phone and video calls made by inmates in the state of Texas at 5 cents a minute The new caps set by the FCC are based on jail size, with lower ceilings at larger jails and prisons
Reason · Jul 26, 2024 Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions Venue roulette, a sham affidavit, and uninspected bloomin’ onions.
T3 · Jul 26, 2024 New Google Nest Learning Thermostat leaks – will it finally have touch controls? The fourth generation of the Google Nest Learning Thermostat has been leaked
TV Tech · Jul 25, 2024 FCC Takes First Step in Effort to Require Disclosure of AI-Generated Content In Political Ads Disclosure requirements would ensure consumers are fully informed when AI-generated content is used in political ads on TV and radio; Commissioner Carr blasted the idea as “a recipe for chaos”
Top News · Jul 25, 2024 FCC Proposes AI Disclosure Rules For Political Advertisers FCC's proposal mandates disclosure of AI use in political ads to enhance transparency in campaigning.
TV Tech · Jul 25, 2024 FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App Consumers can use the free app to test their mobile broadband speeds and participate in the FCC’s national broadband map challenge process
Top News · Jul 25, 2024 Federal Appeals Court Rules FCC Funding Method Unconstitutional 5th Circuit Court deems FCC funding method unconstitutional, sparking debate and potential Supreme Court involvement.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024 Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users
Reason · Jul 24, 2024 En Banc Fifth Circuit Concludes FCC's "Universal Service" Fee Is Unconstitutional A majority of the judges concludes this fee constitutes a tax, the authority for which is improperly delegated.
Multichannel News · Jul 24, 2024 DirecTV Warns FCC: Without Early Termination Fees, Our Equipment and Installation Costs Are Going To Be Paid For by Our Customers Up Front Satellite TV company is still pushing back on the FCC’s ‘all-in pricing’ order