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Amy Schatz

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    Latest articles by Amy Schatz

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    Despite NFL Objections, Sports Blackouts May Soon Be Thing of the PastDespite NFL Objections, Sports Blackouts May Soon Be Thing of the Past
    Technology

    FCC Chairman tees up vote to kill rule that blacks out NFL games when home stadiums don’t sell out.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    No Kidding? FCC Chairman Says Broadband Market Isn’t Competitive.No Kidding? FCC Chairman Says Broadband Market Isn’t Competitive.
    Technology

    Still, Wheeler is willing to consider new regulations or conditions on the Comcast/Time Warner Cable deal to encourage competition.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Google Refunding $19 Million in Unauthorized Charges in FTC SettlementGoogle Refunding $19 Million in Unauthorized Charges in FTC Settlement
    Technology

    The Google settlement follows similar FTC actions against Apple and Amazon, which is fighting the charges.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Verizon Pays $7.4 Million Fine to Settle FCC Privacy InvestigationVerizon Pays $7.4 Million Fine to Settle FCC Privacy Investigation
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    The company didn’t tell new customers they could opt out of marketing programs, the FCC says.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Matchmaking Service for Campaign Contributions Launches NationallyMatchmaking Service for Campaign Contributions Launches Nationally
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    The site hopes to make money by providing a voters guide service to would-be campaign contributors.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Tech-Funded PAC’s Race for Legitimacy Runs Through New HampshireTech-Funded PAC’s Race for Legitimacy Runs Through New Hampshire
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    The Mayday PAC hopes for an upset as it bets on an underdog Republican to propel itself onto the political radar.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Creeping on Emmy-Nominated Shows’ Filming LocationsCreeping on Emmy-Nominated Shows’ Filming Locations
    Technology

    Google has collected links to the real-life shooting locations of favorite shows as Facebook and Twitter try to get celebrities to share Emmy moments.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Life-Saving Crowdsourcing App Expands Reach to Stop Cardiac ArrestsLife-Saving Crowdsourcing App Expands Reach to Stop Cardiac Arrests
    Technology

    Los Angeles County is the latest area to adopt an app designed to help people in need of CPR.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Elon Musk Promises Tesla Owners Better-Placed Cup Holders, MaybeElon Musk Promises Tesla Owners Better-Placed Cup Holders, Maybe
    Technology

    Tesla’s head honcho responds to an ad taken out by New Yorkers who have some notes on how to improve the Model S.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    A Look Back as Re/coders Saturated the Airwaves This WeekA Look Back as Re/coders Saturated the Airwaves This Week
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    We should have auctioned off the right to dump ice water on Swisher’s head. Missed opportunity.

    By Amy Schatz