Spoof calls: Why they are dangerous and what you can do about them
Call and text spoofing is a new and troublesome form of robocalling. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from potential scams from these calls.
FCC cautions consumers to beware the “One Ring” robocall scam
The hope is that the victims will call the number back, thinking there is some sort of emergency, and that’s when the scammers catch their prey.
The unreleased gold iPhone X actually looks really great
We’re sure that Apple didn’t want these photos being leaked out, even after the iPhone X’s release.
ESA files motion to join fight against FCC net neutrality repeal
The ESA filed the motion stating they will “make that case in the months ahead on behalf of America’s gamers and game makers.”
One subreddit’s clever way to get people to rally for net neutrality
It’s pretty effective in getting your attention, especially when you’re expecting an entirely different page.
Energous Corporation gets FCC approval for gadget that charges smartphones from 3 feet away
Coffee shops and other restaurants could build the technology into their tables which might encourage people to shop there.
T-Mobile to pay $48 million fine for “unlimited” data throttling
At the heart of the matter is how the magenta Un-Carrier previously referred to unlimited data plans.
Appellate Court Backs FCC On Net Neutrality: Internet Is A Utility
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit very recently ruled on a case set forth by the United States Telecom Association, appealing … Read more…
FCC Wants To Improve Mobile Security Patches
The FCC has sent out official letters to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile,Verizon, US Cellular and Tracfone asking the wireless carriers how security patches are done. Meanwhile, the … Read more…
Cable TV Can Now Be Delivered Through Amazon, Apple, Google
In an attempt to provide consumers with more options for viewing cable television the FCC has just approved a proposal to eliminate anti-competitive barriers that … Read more…
Is This What Google Glass 2.0 Enterprise Edition Will Look Like?
It’s been a good while since we last wrote about the newest version of Google Glass dubbed “Google Glass Enterprise Edition” and mentioned that we should … Read more…
FCC Slams T-Mobile With $17.5 Million Fine For Mobile 911 Outages
Following two 911 outages last year that kept wireless customers from being able to each emergency dispatchers and responders, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is … Read more…
Activists Seeking To Shut Down Google Korea
Activists in Korea are seeking to shut down Google Korea claiming the company has violated Telecommunications Business Law in their country. The civil activists say they … Read more…
Newer version of Google Glass to be an “Enterprise Edition”
Two days ago a device named “GG1″ passed through the FCC, which rumor pegs as the newer version of Google Glass. If you’ve been keeping … Read more…
AT&T Hit With $100 Million Fine For Data Throttling
Filed under “score another one for the lawyers”, the Federal Communications Commission has decided to sue AT&T for promising unlimited data to customers, then throttling … Read more…
Comcast-Time Warner Merger Dead
In a very short statement this morning, Comcast has confirmed the rumours that have been floating around the past couple of days. The Comcast-Time Warner … Read more…
Mobile Phone Networks Must Now Unlock Cell Phones – If You Fit The Right Criteria
Let’s say you’re a customer of Mobile Phone Operator A, and their customer service is just plain terrible. You’re paying more than you’d like to … Read more…
Senators Want Verizon Supercookies Investigated
Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are asking the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to investigate … Read more…
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Outlines His Plan for Net Neutrality, Will Propose Title II
In what many may have thought was an impossibility for the future of Net Neutrality even a few months ago, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced … Read more…
Google Fiber Sees Cup Half-Full If FCC Enacts Title II For Net Neutrality
While the Comcasts and Verizons of the world are busy thinking that Net Neutrality, and the possibility of the Title II designation specifically, will clearly … Read more…
Netflix Petitions FCC To Block Comcast/TWC Merger
Six months ago, Comcast announced plans to acquire Time Warner Cable. A number of organizations, including DISH Network, have expressed opposition to the proposed merger, … Read more…
Congressional Democrats Introduce Bill Banning Internet Fast Lanes
Net Neutrality. It’s been a huge topic of discussion, debate and interest, even among the less tech savvy. Mainstream media outlets have gotten a hold … Read more…
