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Netflix's 4K Future: 14 New Shows And Films Announced | John Archer | Forbes.com

Netflix's 4K Future: 14 New Shows And Films Announced | John Archer | Forbes.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

Netflix has revealed a launch schedule for its upcoming Originals content through to the end of 2016 – and people with 4K UHD TVs will be pleased to hear that a decent number of the new shows are going to be released in the higher-definition format.

It’s interesting to see, too, that Netflix isn’t going to just be focusing on TV shows for its upcoming Originals 4K content; there are a couple of films on the list too.


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Court Rejects Meta's Claim That FTC Hearings Violate Constitution | by Wendy Davis | MediaPost.com

Court Rejects Meta's Claim That FTC Hearings Violate Constitution | by Wendy Davis | MediaPost.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
The ruling marks another defeat for Meta in its bid to derail an FTC hearing that could result in an order prohibiting the company from monetizing teens' data.
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Documentary "Connected: Vermont's Grassroots Effort for Rural Broadband" | Department of Public Service | PublicService.Vertmont.gov

Documentary "Connected: Vermont's Grassroots Effort for Rural Broadband" | Department of Public Service | PublicService.Vertmont.gov | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

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"Connected" was produced by Vermont production company Well Told Films and the Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB). It tells the inspiring and uniquely Vermont story of people across the state coming together to solve a community problem – the lack of internet connectivity. The film shows how hundreds of volunteers came together to make a difference and the progress that’s been made so far.

 

“It documents an historic time in Vermont in the evolution of broadband connectivity, similar in importance and scope to when Vermont first got electricity. This film chronicles the work of making fiber optic internet available to all Vermonters. It provides a roadmap for other communities and states that are struggling the way Vermont did, and tells a compelling and relatable human-interest story,” said VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist.

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The Municipal Broadband Solution | by Sean Gonsalves | The American Prospect | Prospect.org

The Municipal Broadband Solution | by Sean Gonsalves | The American Prospect | Prospect.org | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
A federal affordable internet program is ending. But muni-owned broadband networks have figured out how to deliver affordable high-speed internet access themselves.
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Altice USA Defaults on RDOF Blocks in Louisiana for BEAD Eligibility | by Jericho Casper | BroadbandBreakfast.com

Altice USA Defaults on RDOF Blocks in Louisiana for BEAD Eligibility | by Jericho Casper | BroadbandBreakfast.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Altice USA joins the growing list of near 100 companies that have failed to fulfill commitments made under RDOF.
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A New Definition of Broadband | by Doug Dawson | POTs & PANs

A New Definition of Broadband | by Doug Dawson | POTs & PANs | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
The FCC finally increased the definition of broadband from 25/3 Mbps to 100/20 Mbps. The change was too long in coming. This should have been done when Ajit Pai headed the FCC, but politics got in the way. It should have happened when Congress set the definition to 100/20 Mbps in the BEAD grant rules…
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No One Knows What TikTok Is | by Angela Watercutter | Wired.com

No One Knows What TikTok Is | by Angela Watercutter | Wired.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
This week, US lawmakers began a new push to ban TikTok. At the heart of it is a lot of confusion about what the app is and what it means.
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Questions emerge about Mercury Broadband's coverage in Michigan | by Linda Hardesty | FierceTeiecom.com

Questions emerge about Mercury Broadband's coverage in Michigan | by Linda Hardesty | FierceTeiecom.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Mercury Broadband is claiming almost ubiquitous coverage in 12 Michigan counties But when local governments try to find Mercury subscribers, they have a hard tim | A consultant says Mercury Broadband is misrepresenting its level of FWA coverage in 12 Michigan counties, and that prevents new competitors from winning BEAD grants.
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The TikTok Bill Won't Solve Our Social Media Woes | hosted by Micah Loewinger | On the Media | WNYCStudios.org

The TikTok Bill Won't Solve Our Social Media Woes | hosted by Micah Loewinger | On the Media | WNYCStudios.org | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

The House has voted to pass a bipartisan bill that could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok. Congress has cited concerns that the China-owned app is sharing American users' data with the Chinese government, and that TikTok is spreading propaganda. Tech journalist Julia Angwin, founder of the new nonprofit outlet Proof News, isn't so convinced by those arguments. This week, Julia tells Micah Loewinger about how TikTok's practices compare to other platforms; what a ban or forced sale of the app would (or would not) accomplish; and why the U.S. needs better regulations for all social media companies.

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Remote work could jumpstart a renaissance for rural communities | by Leslie Boney | WRAL.com

Remote work could jumpstart a renaissance for rural communities | by Leslie Boney | WRAL.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Sunday, March 17, 2024 -- The pandemic proved you don't have to live where you work. Remote work may become an asset in struggling rural areas and their small towns.
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Data Challenges for Equitable Broadband Access In Fresno, CA and Beyond - Episode 592 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast | CommunityNetworks.org

Data Challenges for Equitable Broadband Access In Fresno, CA and Beyond - Episode 592 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast | CommunityNetworks.org | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
In this podcast episode, Christopher speaks with Philip Neufeld, Executive Officer for Information Technology at the Fresno Unified School District, about the vital role of data in addressing broadband challenges in low-income areas. They discuss Neufeld's proactive data collection efforts, stress the importance of using this data for advocacy, and highlight the need for collaborative solutions to bridge the digital divide.
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MN: Meta plans to build a new data center in Rosemount | by Ann Treacy | Blandin on Broadband

MN: Meta plans to build a new data center in Rosemount | by Ann Treacy | Blandin on Broadband | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

MN Department of Employment and Economic Development reports... Governor Tim Walz today announced that Meta will build an $800 million, 715,000-square-foot data center in Rosemount, MN, supporting approximately 100 operational jobs and at least 1,000 skilled trade jobs at peak construction. "Minnesota is excited to welcome Meta to Rosemount – a win for our state that…

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WOW! Loses 13,300 Broadband Customers in Q4 with FWA Now a Significant 'Blip on the Radar' | by Daniel Frankel | NextTV.com

WOW! Loses 13,300 Broadband Customers in Q4 with FWA Now a Significant 'Blip on the Radar' | by Daniel Frankel | NextTV.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
The cable operator’s CEO, Teresa Elder, blamed price increases and promotional roll-offs for creating an ‘opportunity’ for the competition to seize market share
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California AG Battles X Corp. Over New Content Moderation Law | by Wendy Davis | MediaPost.com

California AG Battles X Corp. Over New Content Moderation Law | by Wendy Davis | MediaPost.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is asking a federal appellate court to uphold a new state law that requires large social media platforms to disclose their editorial policies.
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Meta To Sunset Content-Monitoring Tool, Restrict Access To Reporters | by Colin Kirkland | MediaPost.com

Meta To Sunset Content-Monitoring Tool, Restrict Access To Reporters | by Colin Kirkland | MediaPost.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

Meta is shutting down CrowdTangle, a data insights tool often used by academics, researchers and journalists to track conspiracy theories and viral content on Facebook and Instagram.

 

CrowdTangle CEO Brandon Silverman criticized Meta's decision on Thursday, writing in a blog post that shutting down the tool so close to the U.S. Presidential election was "incredibly irresponsible," adding that he hopes the tool's legacy will "inspire a permanent set of regulations that make real-time access to public data a legal requirement and an ongoing part of how we manage the internet responsibly & collaboratively.

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Optical fiber has ‘no known expiration date,’ according to FBA research | Press Release | Community Broadband Magazine | BBCMag.com

Optical fiber has ‘no known expiration date,’ according to FBA research | Press Release | Community Broadband Magazine | BBCMag.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Press Release The Fiber Broadband Association today announced that its Technology Committee has published its “Fiber Broadband Scalability and Longevity” white paper—the latest FBA research that explains optical fiber is the only communications medium that can support both existing and future applications for many decades with no infrastructure changes. The white paper concludes that due to fiber optic cable’s…
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T-Mobile's fiber plans may have matured with rumored $1B Lumos deal | by Mike Dano | LightReading.com

T-Mobile's fiber plans may have matured with rumored $1B Lumos deal | by Mike Dano | LightReading.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
T-Mobile is reportedly preparing to ink a $1 billion joint venture with EQT-backed Lumos Networks for fiber. Such a move would expand T-Mobile's fiber ambitions, but may represent a new tactic.
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TikTok Threat Is Purely Hypothetical, U.S. Intelligence Admits | by Ken Klippenstein | TheIntercept.com

TikTok Threat Is Purely Hypothetical, U.S. Intelligence Admits | by Ken Klippenstein | TheIntercept.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
“We have nothing to add,” the FBI said, when asked for evidence of TikTok’s actual threat.
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Fixed Wireless CEO Says His Technology Has a Bright Future | by Corey Walker | BroadbandBreakfast.com

Fixed Wireless CEO Says His Technology Has a Bright Future | by Corey Walker | BroadbandBreakfast.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Matt Larsen gave an impassioned defense of fixed wireless during the WISPAMERICA 2024 conference in Oklahoma City.
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Internet providers have left rural Americans behind. One county is fighting back | Internet | by George Chidi | TheGuardian.com

Internet providers have left rural Americans behind. One county is fighting back | Internet | by George Chidi | TheGuardian.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Congress is spending $65bn to connect the rural US to the world. Orangeburg, South Carolina, knows the stakes better than anywhere
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Reddit’s Sale of User Data for AI Training Draws FTC Inquiry | by Paresh Dave | Wired.com

Reddit’s Sale of User Data for AI Training Draws FTC Inquiry | by Paresh Dave | Wired.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
The platform says it stands to make more than $200 million in coming years from Google and other companies that want user comments to feed AI projects. Regulators have questions.
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Video: GPT-enhanced humanoid speaks and reasons as it works | by Paul Ridden | NewAtlas.com

Video: GPT-enhanced humanoid speaks and reasons as it works | by Paul Ridden | NewAtlas.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Figure has demonstrated the first fruit of its collaboration with OpenAI to enhance the capabilities of humanoid robots. In a video released today, the Figure 01 bot is seen conversing in real-time.
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Mr. Watson come here, I want you | by On This Day | OnThisDay.com

Mr. Watson come here, I want you | by On This Day | OnThisDay.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Alexander Graham Bell spoke only briefly by phone to his assistant on this day in 1876, but it proved to be a pioneering moment in telecoms history.
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Sinking Section 702 Wiretap Program Offered One Last Lifeboat | by Dell Cameron | Wired.com

Sinking Section 702 Wiretap Program Offered One Last Lifeboat | by Dell Cameron | Wired.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
For months, US lawmakers have examined every side of a historic surveillance debate. With the introduction of the SAFE Act, all that's left to do now is vote.
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The FCC has finally decreed that 25Mbps and 3Mbps are not ‘broadband’ speed | by Sean Hollister | TheVerge.com

The FCC has finally decreed that 25Mbps and 3Mbps are not ‘broadband’ speed | by Sean Hollister | TheVerge.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

“I think our new threshold, frankly, should be 100Mbps. I think anything short of that shortchanges our children, our future, and our new digital economy.” That’s what FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel argued nine years ago — now, it’s finally happening.

 

Today, the FCC has changed its definition of “broadband” to mean download speeds of 100 megabits per second and upload speeds of 20 megabits per second. It had been stuck at 25Mbps/3Mbps since 2015. As recently as 2021, outgoing FCC chairman Ajit Pai claimed we still didn’t need more than that.

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FCC Forces Cable Firms to Show Single Price, No Hidden Fees | by Todd Shields | BNN Bloomberg | Bloomberg.com

FCC Forces Cable Firms to Show Single Price, No Hidden Fees | by Todd Shields | BNN Bloomberg | Bloomberg.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Cable and satellite-TV providers will need to make sure bills and ads clearly display a total price for video subscribers, including extra fees that can amount to hundreds of dollars a year, under a rule adopted Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission.
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