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Amy Schatz

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    Latest articles by Amy Schatz

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    Re/code on TV: Upgrading Uncertainty, Big Paychecks and So Much BoxingRe/code on TV: Upgrading Uncertainty, Big Paychecks and So Much Boxing
    Technology

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, these appearances are worth like a kazillion.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Is This the Face of a Typical Hacker?Is This the Face of a Typical Hacker?
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    This might not be the image of an average hacker, but one company came up with an estimate.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    White House Launches Techie Recruitment EffortWhite House Launches Techie Recruitment Effort
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    The U.S. Digital Service can’t offer free dry cleaning, but helping people is also nice.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Congress Still Bickering Over Net Neutrality Legislation, Making Passage Unlikely for NowCongress Still Bickering Over Net Neutrality Legislation, Making Passage Unlikely for Now
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    Republicans offer net neutrality proposals, but net neutrality advocates aren’t enthusiastic about them.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Plenty for Tech to Be Happy About In President’s Latest State of the Union SpeechPlenty for Tech to Be Happy About In President’s Latest State of the Union Speech
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    The state of the union is – wait for it – strong but is in need of some technical upgrades, President Obama says.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    FCC Rejects Viacom and ESPN Efforts to Avoid $1.4 Million Fine for Airing AdFCC Rejects Viacom and ESPN Efforts to Avoid $1.4 Million Fine for Airing Ad
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    This is not a test, using the Emergency Alert System tones to hawk your movie is not okay, FCC says.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    On Second Thought, Getting Regulated Like Old Phone Lines Wouldn’t Be So Bad, Sprint SaysOn Second Thought, Getting Regulated Like Old Phone Lines Wouldn’t Be So Bad, Sprint Says
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    The wireless carrier tossed its competitors under the bus by endorsing an upcoming FCC proposal on net neutrality.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    White House Sony Hack Sanctions on North Korea “Symbolic,” Former CIA Director SaysWhite House Sony Hack Sanctions on North Korea “Symbolic,” Former CIA Director Says
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    The administration could have done more to hit North Korea where it hurts, former intelligence community officials say.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Block Wi-Fi? Who, Us? Marriott Backs Away From Controversial Plan.Block Wi-Fi? Who, Us? Marriott Backs Away From Controversial Plan.
    Technology

    The hotel chain backed away from its Wi-Fi blocking effort after customers complained.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    FCC Wants to Know More About Dish’s New Web-TV ServiceFCC Wants to Know More About Dish’s New Web-TV Service
    Technology

    The agency requested data from Dish after it complained that Comcast’s deal to acquire Time Warner Cable could hurt Sling or other online video services.

    By Amy Schatz