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FCC proposal would make it easier for smartphones to link to satellites

Satellite-to-phone service is only just getting started, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to give a boost. The regulator is proposing rules that would make it easier for phone carriers and satellite operators to provide coverage in remote and underserved areas. Under the plan, satellite companies teaming with cellular providers could get FCC permission […]

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FCC makes its first rule to block scam robotexts official

Last month, the FCC proposed a new set of rules designed to combat the nuisance of robotext scams. Those rules are now official: not only will carriers be required to block messages that are likely to be illegal, but the new order also takes the first steps toward closing a loophole that allows scammers to […]

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Valve's Steam Deck is on sale for the first time

There's some good news if you've been holding off on buying a Steam Deck. Valve's terrific portable gaming system is on sale for the first time, just over a year after the company started shipping the device. The price of the Steam Deck has dropped by 10 percent.  The 64GB model is currently $359.10 ($40 […]

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YouTube TV raises prices to an outrageous $73 per month

YouTube TV is getting another price hike, from $65 to $73. The company says new members will see the updated pricing starting today while existing subscribers will pay more beginning April 18th.  It’s the latest in a long line of YouTube TV price hikes. Before the latest increase, it had last raised them by $15 […]

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Federal Reserve confirms July launch for FedNow instant payment service

The Fed Now service aims to reduce the gap in payment time between US financial institutions. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/rss Federal Reserve confirms July launch for FedNow instant payment service