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Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act forces carriers to explain 4G
If you see a commercial from any of the major mobile carriers these days, they usually end by saying they have the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the country. When you’re looking for a new mobile device, 4G speeds are usually one of the promises carriers make to increase sales. But if you ask a normal person what 4G really means, chances are they won’t be able to tell you. That’s something Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo wants to change.
Sony answers Congress’ questions, blames attacks on Anonymous
After the PSN/Qriosity hacks, the US House of Representatives asked Sony to answer a few questions. The company wouldn’t send someone in person, but today it did release a letter from Chairman Kazuo Hirai regarding the situation. The letter explained a few things we knew already, and details a file planted in the system. According more »
Broadcasters pushing to stick FM radios in your cell phone – 70% say no thanks
According to Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® surveys, Americans want the market to determine what goes in their phones, not government. The studies shows increasing wariness about governments behavior regarding their interest in whats in our phones. What prompted the study? Broadcasters are pushing congress to add mandatory FM radios to phones. In what could be more »
House considers internet gambling license bill
Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced a bill that would require internet casinos and gambling sites to be licensed by the government if they want to do business with U.S.customers. The bill seeks to strengthen and clarify the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, a law that was passed 4 years ago but only recently took more »
A delay in digital? Not necessarily
Although congress has delayed the mandatory February 17 deadline of switching to digital TV, many analog television owners may be in for a rude awakening when they try to watch their shows on that day and find a snowy picture. Approximately 500 television stations have announced that they plan to make the switch to digital more »
Congress wants cell phones banned on flights
Ever had to sit next to that annoying guy that’s on his phone while on a plane before and after takeoff? Yeah, that could’ve been me telling those who were to pick me up I was leaving and getting in. But Congress wants to stop that entirely. The House of Representatives recently discussed the possibility more »
