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Newton Minow, ex-FCC chief who famously proclaimed that network television was a ‘vast wasteland,’ dies at 97

Minow, who received a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, died Saturday at home in Chicago, surrounded by loved ones, his daughter said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Newton Minow, former FCC chief and public TV advocate, has died at 97

Minow, who as Federal Communications Commission chief in the early 1960s famously proclaimed that network television was a "vast wasteland," died on Saturday.

WEKU

Ex-FCC chief, public TV advocate Newton Minow dead at 97

Former Federal Communications Commission head Newton Minow, who famously described network TV as a “vast wasteland,” has died

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ATSC 3.0 TV stations now reach 60% of the US – so why can’t I watch CBS in 4K?

ATSC 3.0 was meant to transform broadcast TV, but stations have been slow to implement the new standard, and few sets support it.

TechRadar

Second Court Upholds FCC’s Broadband Subsidy Delegation

Says USAC is sufficiently subordinate to pass constitutional muster

Multichannel News

Let the Expert Regulators Investigate the Tegna Deal

Questions raised make FCC right to refer Standard General’s acquisition for hearing

Broadcasting & Cable

Jerry Springer may have perfected the art of chasing ratings, but his predecessors laid the groundwork

In a widely quoted New York Times column, the paper of record called his TV program “an electronic peepshow.” The Times’ media critic, Jack Gould, accused him of “making a commercial virtue of cheap sensationalism” and exploiting the worst in human behavior, just to get ratings.

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Satellite megaconstellations are threatening astronomy. What can be done?

Astronomers are becoming increasingly concerned of being blinded by the light from an estimated 400,000 satellites planned for low Earth orbit in the coming years.

Space

Gigi Sohn To Head Municipal Broadband Advocacy Group

Former FCC nominee joins American Association for Public Broadband as executive director

Multichannel News

FCC refuses to protect the environment

FCC typically does nothing when companies want to add new cell towers, build on protected land or launch satellites

Salon

Jerry Springer and the history of that [bleeping] bleep sound

Since Jerry Springer’s death on April 27, 2023, writers have been working through the cultural significance of his eponymous daytime talk show.

The Conversation

Google Pixel Fold launch now looks imminent — here’s why

The Pixel Fold has reportedly been vetted by the FCC, a key step before a phone launches in the U.S.

Tom’s Guide

FCC Administrative Judge Suspends Hearing on Tegna Deal

Presiding judge suspended hearing because process would go beyond the May 22 deadline for the deal to be approved

TV Tech

Pixel Fold passes through FCC ahead of potential Google I/O unveiling

Google is expected to announce the Pixel Fold at I/O 2023, and now the device has seemingly passed through the FCC adding further fuel to the fire.

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FCC Judge Suspends Standard General-Tegna Review

Says, in effect, why start the process if deal may crater anyway

TV Tech

Standard General Turns Up Heat on FCC as Deadline for Merger Approval Nears

Station group recruits FCC commissioners, Sen. Bob Menendez and civil rights groups to voice support for Standard-General TEGNA Deal

Multichannel News

Standard General Flags Fans of Tegna Deal as Deadline Approaches

Cites critics high-profile of FCC process and supporters of merger

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Exciting new Garmin Epix watch is coming soon, according to fresh leaks

A new version of the Epix might arrive on your wrist later this year, with three sizes to choose from

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NAB’s LeGeyt: FCC’s Merger Review Process Puts Local Media “in Jeopardy”

LeGeyt said the FCC’s lengthy review of the Tegna deal hurts investment in local media and sets back media diversity

TV Tech

NAB Pushes FCC to Complete Quadrennial Review of Ownership Rules

'Commission cannot continue to ignore its clear duty under the law' association says

Tom’s Guide

Beats Studio Buds+ launch now looks imminent with these upgrades

New variant of popular entry-level Beats earbuds look to be on track for launch later this summer.

Multichannel News

NAB Asks Court To Force FCC to Finish Media Rule Review

Cites years-long delay in wrapping up quadrennial review of regulations

TV Tech

FCC Issues Reminder About Foreign Investment Info

Enforcement Bureau emphasizes risks to national security interests

Broadcasting & Cable

After Financing Expires and His Bid for Tegna Dies, Standard General’s Soo Kim Will Seek Answers

‘If it could happen to us, it could happen to anybody,’ managing partner says

TechRadar

Beats Studio Buds Plus: everything you need to know about the rumored earbuds

All the leaked info about Beats' next earbuds, including the new features, plus the expected release date.

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