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SpaceX Wants to Test Sending Texts, Calls, and Data From Space Through Starlink Satellites in December
SpaceX has asked the Federal Communications Commission for approval to begin testing its Starlink satellite-based cellular system, which would enable it to send text messages, transmit voice calls, and offer a data connection from space using radio airwaves owned by T-Mobile. Elon Musk’s rocket company made the request in a filing, which was uncovered by…
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YouTube Copyright Scammers Must Pay $3.3 Million to Hundreds Exploited Music Artists
Cybercriminals posing as music rightsholders were arrested and sentenced to prison after extracting over $23 million in revenue from YouTube’s Content ID system. After about 800 impacted artists came forward, the court has ordered the scammers to pay $3.3 million in restitution. Under the company MediaMuv LLC., Webster Batista and Jose Teran claimed to own…
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Detroit Station Owner Says He Plans to Sue Scripps for $75 Million Over CW Affiliate Switcheroo
Kevin Adell isn’t taking The CW drama playing out between local television stations in Detroit lightly. Adell, who owns WADL-TV, told Cord Cutters News that he plans to file a lawsuit against neighboring station WMYD-TV and its parent, E.W. Scripps, and is seeking $75 million in damages over what he alleges is “tortious interference” by…
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DISH Sues Popular IPTV Reseller As It Declares War on IPTV
A former ‘Top 10’ Beast TV reseller was allegedly still selling subscriptions for the popular illegal IPTV service, according to a lawsuit filed by DISH and Sling TV last week. DISH and Sling’s lawsuit accuses John Gwaka Magembe and Joyce Berry of operating websites Channels4Cheap and Purchase-IPTV to continue selling subscriptions to Beast TV. Gwaka…
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Deal Alert! 30,000mAh 65W Battery Pack For iPhones, Laptops, & More Is on Sale For Just $56.99
Need a large battery pack to keep you powered if the power goes out or if you are off the grid? Right now, Baseus has its 30,000mAh battery pack with 65w of charging on sale for just $56.39, down from the list price of $99.99. This battery pack will charge an iPhone 11 6 times,…
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YouTube Will Now Tell You if a Video Contains AI-Generated Content
In response to the explosive popularity and interest in artificial intelligence, YouTube said it’s making some changes to its platform. The video-sharing app said it’s rolling out new disclosure requirements and content labels to help viewers better identify videos that contain “altered or synthetic content.” Namely, creators must disclose when they’ve “created altered or synthetic…
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Scrapped Coyote vs. Acme Film May Get a Second Life
Warner Bros. Discovery is giving Wile E. Coyote’s once-killed film, Coyote vs. Acme, a potential second lease on life. The media giant last week confirmed that it was pulling a “Batgirl” and axing the $70 million completed film so it could take a $30 million tax write-down instead. But the studio is reversing course and…
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Apple Reportedly Paused ‘Ambitious’ iOS 18 Update To Debug and Improve Performance
Apple hit the brakes on development of its latest operating system for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices last month. The delay was meant to help “maintain quality control,” people close to the matter told Bloomberg. Instead of adding new features, the tech giant is focusing on squashing bugs and improve performance. While not a…
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Deal Alert! Get 2 30W USB-C Chargers For Just $18.99 With This Promo Code
Did you recently get a new iPhone 15 or Pixel 8? Need a more powerful charger to help them charge as fast as possible? Right now, Voltme has a two-pack of its 30W USB-C & USB chargers on sale for just $18.99 if you use a promo code. You can get these chargers for just…
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The Recap: Disney Spills Hulu-Disney+ and ESPN Plans, More Bally Sports Drama, and More
Earnings season trucks on, but Walt Disney took the spotlight based on just how much it spilled this week. We got updates on its efforts to integrate Disney+ and Hulu, as well as ESPN, and even its password-sharing crackdown plans. DISH likewise offered a lot of nuggets of info in its earnings. Bally Sports, meanwhile,…