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Stephen Colbert taunts network bosses while mocking Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ fee: ‘CBS got to do it for just $16 million’

‘Now, admittedly, the idea of paying a billion dollars to obey Donald Trump seems a little steep; after all, CBS got to do it for just $16 million,’ the late-night host quipped.

The Independent UK

‘I Might Need Your Help Again’: Jimmy Kimmel Takes Aim at Trump Amid Latest FCC Threats

Why is Jimmy Kimmel receiving FCC threats?

The Mary Sue

Jimmy Kimmel trolls Trump over Greenland speech with savage jab at Melania

The late night talk show host said Trump’s speech to world leaders in Switzerland was “Dementiacon 5”

The Independent UK

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Iran's internet shutdown: Can Starlink reconnect countries cut off from the world?

In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?

Euronews

How the FCC Became the Speech Police

The constitutionally anomalous status of broadcasting invites government meddling.

Reason

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories like Apple losing to Google, and Meta giving up on VR

The biggest tech news stories from Meta, Amazon, Apple, and more for January 17, 2026.

TechRadar

In Ink and on Airwaves, Texas Media Grows Ever More Concentrated

Hearst's acquisition of struggling newspapers in the state may seem like welcome news. But bigger doesn't always mean better.

Texas Observer

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The Verizon ‘Kill Switch’: Why Your Phone is Still in ‘SOS Mode’ This Morning Despite the ‘Fix’

At 10:24 PM ET last night, Verizon executives officially declared the nationwide blackout “Resolved.” But for thousands of Americans waking up this morning, January 15, the digital nightmare isn’t over.

The Free Financial Advisor

Verizon customers will have to wait to unlock their phone going forward — here’s why

The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.

Tom’s Guide

The US has temporarily eased up on the drone ban, but the exemption list leaves aerial photographers behind

The US drone ban has been updated to ease off on pre-approved "Blue List" models and partially US-made drones

Digital Camera World

Elon Musk just got permission to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites

SpaceX rivals say FCC approval for mega constellation will ‘harm the public’

The Independent UK

DJI and other drone companies get a partial reprieve in the US – but the ban on new models still stands

The Department of Commerce has decided not to make the US's worrying 'DJI ban' even worse.

TechRadar

SpaceX just got approval to launch another 7,500 next-gen Starlink satellites into orbit

Starlink will have 15,000 Gen2 satellites in space within the next five years, after a regulatory decision.

TechRadar

FCC approves 7,500 additional Starlink Gen2 satellites — service will benefit from higher throughput and lower latency worldwide

The FCC has partially approved a significant expansion of SpaceX’s next-generation Starlink constellation, authorizing 7,500 additional LEO satellites under a partial grant.

Tom’s Hardware

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US Department of Commerce lifts planned crackdown on Chinese drones, including DJI — company gets reprieve ahead of Xi-Trump meeting in April, but the FCC ban still stands

The U.S. Department of Commerce has retracted its proposal to stop the import of DJI drones, but the FCC's ban means that the U.S.'s doors are closed to new DJI models anyway.

TechRadar

DJI isn't the only drone maker hit by new US laws – the world's first waterproof selfie drone could be next

It's not just DJI that's targeted by the US government's new rules on foreign-made drones – they look likely to send the promising HoverAir Aqua drone to Davey Jones' locker too.

TechRadar

Firm overseeing FCC’s Cyber Trust Mark Program withdraws over ties to China

UL Solutions will no longer be the USCTM's Lead Administrator because of the company's ties with China.

Digital Camera World

Is DJI banned in the US? Yes, but there’s some fine print. This is what the DJI "ban" really means

Future DJI drone launches won't be legal to sell in the US, but American pilots can still buy – and fly – existing models

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The Guardian - US

‘I felt violated’: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot crosses a line

Chatbot still being used to digitally undress women and children, while US takes TikTok approach to drones

Fortune

Trump Mobile says it's delaying its first-ever smartphone, and the government shutdown is to blame

Trump Mobile "had to pause everything on the FCC side of things" during the shutdown, which is why the golden $499 T1 smartphone won't launch this year.

The Guardian - UK

The man taking over the Large Hadron Collider – only to switch it off

Next head of Cern backs massive replacement for world’s largest machine to investigate mysteries of the universe

Tom’s Guide

What will drones look like in 2026? Here are my predictions on what we could see from DJI, Antigravity and others

2025 has been a great year for drones and 2026 could be better. From 360° drones to waterproof ones, here's what the new year could bring.

TechRadar

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro seems to be imminent, based on the latest leak

With regulatory approval now granted to Samsung's next flagship earbuds, a launch must be close.

The Mary Sue

Arizona woman catches Verizon charging her $718 for ‘no reason.’ They claim she upgraded. She didn’t: ‘That’s the exact reason I refuse to do autopay’

A woman is calling out Verizon after claiming that the company fraudulently charged her over $700—then made it difficult to get her money back.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Threat to Revoke TV Broadcast Licences Over 'Negative Coverage' Likely Illegal, FCC Rules Clarify

Trump criticises late-night hosts, but revoking licenses faces legal and constitutional limits.

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