Biden names Jessica Rosenworcel to officially lead the FCC, nominates Gigi Sohn as third Democratic commissioner, but it's unclear if Senate will confirm soon
On the surface — and maybe this is close to how the company wants … Diana Goovaerts / FierceTelecom : Biden taps Rosenworcel, Davidson to fill key telecom posts at FCC, NTIA Ben Brody / Protocol : Bid...
General Motors says it is temporarily halting production at six of its North American factories due to the global chip shortage
and this is the culprit Michael Wayland / CNBC : GM to significantly cut North American vehicle production due to chip shortage David Shepardson / Reuters : GM to cut North American production, citing...
Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video say they will reduce their streaming quality in EU to reduce traffic on the network, as millions are confined at home
for Now Mark Sweney / The Guardian : Amazon Prime Video to slow streaming to fight broadband overload Charlie Osborne / ZDNet : YouTube follows Netflix in limiting streaming quality amid coronavirus o...
Internal Pentagon memo warns service members against using consumer DNA testing kits from 23andMe and others, citing security risks
An exclusive look at the White House kitchen Mike Glenn / Washington Times : Pentagon warns troops against using at-home DNA kits Rhonda Vance / Mash Viral : DoD warns troops against using 23andMe and...
Bernie Sanders unveils a “High-Speed Internet for All” plan with $150B to build publicly owned broadband networks, wants to break up ISPs like Comcast and AT&T
When Bernie is president … Alex Hernandez / Techaeris : Bernie Sanders promises high-speed internet for all Clyde Hughes / UPI : Bernie Sanders unveils ‘High-Speed Internet for All’ plan Jeff Baumgart...
California passes landmark bill that requires gig economy workers to be treated as employees, going into effect Jan 1, affecting companies like Uber and Lyft
what's next? Mathew Katz / Digital Trends : Uber says drivers aren't an essential part of its business Danielle Abril / Fortune : Uber, Lyft, and Other Gig Economy Companies Push Back on New Californi...
Sources: Goldman Sachs is approving Apple Card applications for some users with low credit scores as Apple wants as many of its customers as possible approved
but Be Wary Danny Zepeda / iMore : Apple Card lender is reportedly approving applications at a high rate PYMNTS.com : Goldman Sachs OKs Subprime Applicants For Apple Card Killian Bell / Cult of Mac : ...
Sources: Zuckerberg plans to add end-to-end encryption to Instagram and Messenger and integrate their messaging infrastructure and WhatsApp's by end of the year
Here's What To Do Reuters : Zuckerberg to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger: NYT Chief Chapree / Lowyat.NET : Facebook Reportedly Working On Cross-Messaging Feature for WhatsApp, In...
Instagram introduces features for public figures: extra user details in profiles and account verification; 2FA apps will be supported in the coming weeks
here's how Rose Behar / Android Police : Instagram is finally rolling out support for two-factor authentication apps Eric Abent / SlashGear : Instagram's new safety features include verified badges, 2...
Facebook now allows some preapproved advertisers to promote crypto businesses and services, like exchanges, but ads for ICOs and binary options are still banned
But There's a Catch Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : Facebook reverses its crypto ad ban Emma Woollacott / Forbes : Facebook Rows Back On Cryptocurrency Ad Ban Anna Hensel / VentureBeat : Facebook starts ac...