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Michelle Carey to Head FCC Media Bureau
CC Chairman Ajit Pai today confirmed that will Michelle M. Carey serve as chief of the Media Bureau, continuing the work she has been doing as acting chief.
CTA: U.S. Smartphone Ownership Hits Record Levels
Smartphones are now in 80 percent of U.S. homes, a six percentage point increase year-over-year. U.S. consumers now own 27 million more smartphones than they did just last year, CTA says.
ITU Supports Activating FM Chips in Smartphones
The North American Broadcasters Association announced that it has gained international support for the activation of FM radio receivers in smartphones.
Samsung Gear Rolls Out $229 360-Degree 4K Camera
The new Gear 360 will offer video recording at up to 4K resolution, as well as 15 megapixel high-resolution images.
New DJI Drone Controlled by Hand Gestures
DJI has launched a mini-drone. The drone-maker describes the Spark as “an easy-to-use, fun-to-fly mini camera drone that lifts off from the palm of your hand.”
Skip Pizzi Takes ATSC's Highest Technical Honor, the Lechner Award
The presentation was made during the 2017 ATSC Next Gen TV Conference at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center on Wednesday.
NAB: Americans Prefer Broadcast 4-to-1 in Emergencies
NAB revealed new research today from Morning Consult confirming the critical role that radio and TV broadcasters play in times of emergency.
SMPTE Local Sections Elect New Officers and Managers
The local sections of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers announced the results of its 2017 Section Elections.
Rohde & Schwarz, DA-Integrated Team Up on mmWave Tester
Rohde & Schwarz America and DA-Integrated announced a collaboration to develop an on-wafer RFIC production test system for RF and millimeter wave devices.
ION Media to Broadcast From One World Trade Center
ION Media announced that it would commence broadcasting from One World Trade Center in New York.
Sinclair 3.0 Work Makes IBC Innovation Award Shortlist
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s ATSC 3.0 efforts have been shortlisted for an IBC Innovation Award, the broadcaster said.
Broadcasters Turn in $2.1 Billion for Reimbursement
“Based on information we have received as of 7 a.m.today, the aggregate amount of the estimated costs reported by reimbursement-eligible entities is $2,115,328,744.33.
FCC Extends Vehicular Radar Band
Today’s action expanded the current 76-77 GHz spectrum allocation to include the complete 76-81 GHz band and transitions radars out of the 24 GHz band.
Eleven Disney Accelerator Companies Announced
The Walt Disney Co. today announced the 11 2017 Disney Accelerator companies that are helping build the future of media and entertainment.
