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FCC Targets 2 Billion Monthly Robocalls With New Rules
SolutionsMay 17

FCC Targets 2 Billion Monthly Robocalls With New Rules

The FCC is cracking down on the 2.14 billion robocalls Americans receive every month. The proposed solution could finally bring relief to your inbox, though privacy advocates are watching carefully.

Fox News Tech2 min read
Supreme Court Backs FCC Power to Fine Privacy Violators
SolutionsJun 5

Supreme Court Backs FCC Power to Fine Privacy Violators

The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that federal regulators can investigate and propose penalties against companies that violate consumer privacy, upholding $104 million in fines against AT&T and Verizon. The decision protects a key tool for holding corporations accountable when they misuse customer data.

Google News - Business2 min read
Logos Space Wins FCC Approval for 4,000 Internet Satellites
InnovationFeb 5

Logos Space Wins FCC Approval for 4,000 Internet Satellites

A new space company is bringing competition to satellite internet, winning approval to launch 4,000 satellites that could expand high-speed broadband access worldwide. Founded by a former NASA project manager and Google executive, Logos Space Services plans its first launch by 2027.

Engadget2 min read
SpaceX Proposes Million Satellites for Space AI Data Centers
InnovationFeb 1

SpaceX Proposes Million Satellites for Space AI Data Centers

SpaceX has filed with the FCC to launch up to one million satellites for orbital data centers powered by solar energy. The ambitious proposal would create the world's first space-based computing network designed specifically for artificial intelligence.

Engadget2 min read
Supreme Court Upholds $104M Fine for Location Data Sales
Global NewsJun 5

Supreme Court Upholds $104M Fine for Location Data Sales

AT&T and Verizon tried to dodge accountability for selling customer location data to bounty hunters, but the Supreme Court just confirmed the FCC has the power to protect consumers. The 8-1 ruling preserves a crucial system that keeps telecom giants in check.

Ars Technica2 min read
U.S. Takes Bold Step Toward Homegrown Tech Independence
SolutionsMar 25

U.S. Takes Bold Step Toward Homegrown Tech Independence

The FCC just announced that future home routers must be made in America, marking a major shift toward protecting national infrastructure and boosting domestic manufacturing. It's a big step toward tech independence that could reshape how we think about everyday devices.

Fast Company - Innovation3 min read
SpaceX Plans Solar-Powered AI Satellites in Orbit
InnovationFeb 1

SpaceX Plans Solar-Powered AI Satellites in Orbit

SpaceX has asked federal regulators for permission to launch up to 1 million solar-powered satellites that would function as orbiting data centers for artificial intelligence. The ambitious proposal represents a bold new vision for meeting the world's growing computing needs while harnessing clean energy from space.

Google News - Business2 min read
California Bans Loud Streaming Ads Starting July 1
SolutionsJun 27

California Bans Loud Streaming Ads Starting July 1

Starting July 1, streaming platforms can no longer blast ads louder than shows in California, finally bringing the same protections TV viewers have enjoyed for years. Millions of frustrated viewers are about to get relief from jarring volume spikes during their favorite shows.

Ars Technica2 min read
Logos Wins Approval for 4,178 Satellites by 2035
InnovationFeb 5

Logos Wins Approval for 4,178 Satellites by 2035

A new satellite company just got the green light to launch over 4,000 satellites that could bring secure, interference-resistant internet to businesses and governments worldwide. The technology promises to fix one of the biggest problems plaguing today's satellite communications.

SpaceNews3 min read
SpaceX Proposes Solar Data Centers in Space to Cut Pollution
InnovationFeb 1

SpaceX Proposes Solar Data Centers in Space to Cut Pollution

SpaceX wants to launch solar-powered data centers into orbit, offering a cleaner alternative to land-based facilities that drain water and spike energy costs. The ambitious plan could reshape how we power artificial intelligence while protecting communities from environmental strain.

The Verge2 min read
US Startup Builds Robot Motors to Break China Dependence
InnovationJun 3

US Startup Builds Robot Motors to Break China Dependence

A California company just raised $11 million to manufacture the motors that power drones and robots right here in America. For decades, nearly every robotic motor came from China, but Westmag is changing that with a new factory already filling orders for hundreds of thousands of units.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read