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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

Broadcasting & Cable

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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

Latin Times

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Venue roulette, a sham affidavit, and uninspected bloomin’ onions.

Reason

New Google Nest Learning Thermostat leaks – will it finally have touch controls?

The fourth generation of the Google Nest Learning Thermostat has been leaked

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”

TV Tech

FCC Proposes AI Disclosure Rules For Political Advertisers

FCC's proposal mandates disclosure of AI use in political ads to enhance transparency in campaigning.

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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

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

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

TechRadar

The FCC reveals what was behind the AT&T outage — faulty network update is the embarrassing cause

FCC uncovers more detail about AT&T’s February 2024 outage, criticizing it for failing to adhere to best practices.

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Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas

A new FCC rule means a cap of 5 cents a minute for most inmate phone and video calls in the state of Texas.

Android Central

The FCC wants to make unlocking phones easier, and it's about time

Carrier lock-in is a real problem, but the FCC is making a step in the right direction with a new proposed rule.

TV Tech

FCC Adopts R&O To Make Closed Captioning Settings Easy To Access

The new requirement will make it simpler to get to the settings controlling how captions appear

Top News

FCC Investigating 911 Outages Across The Country

FCC investigates widespread communications interruptions caused by a global IT outage, focusing on 911 outages and collaborating with federal agencies.

Reason

FCC Will Cap the Cost of Prison Phone Calls

The move would lower the per-minute cost precipitously and allow inmates to better keep in touch with friends and family.

TV Tech

FCC to Consider Adding Missing Person Alert Codes to EAS Systems at August Open Meeting

The tentative agenda for the meeting also includes additional efforts for combating robocalls

TV Tech

NAB Asks Court to Toss Ownership Rules

In a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, the brief argued that “FCC has stubbornly refused to admit the world has changed”

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