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Amy Schatz

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    Latest articles by Amy Schatz

    Technology
    Cue the Lawsuits: FCC Moving to Block State Broadband LawsCue the Lawsuits: FCC Moving to Block State Broadband Laws
    Technology

    The feds move to preempt state laws in the hope of encouraging more communities to build their own networks.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Hotels Withdraw Request to Block Personal Wi-Fi HotspotsHotels Withdraw Request to Block Personal Wi-Fi Hotspots
    Technology

    Both the hotel industry and Marriott throw in the towel, after FCC officials expressed disapproval.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Scientists Agree: Americans Don’t Know Much About ScienceScientists Agree: Americans Don’t Know Much About Science
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    A new Pew study suggests the gap between scientists and the general public on issues from evolution to education is wide.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Wireless Auction Ends With Nearly $45 Billion in BidsWireless Auction Ends With Nearly $45 Billion in Bids
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    But who won what?

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Government Says Fewer Americans Have High-Speed Broadband, Making for Less Competitive MarketGovernment Says Fewer Americans Have High-Speed Broadband, Making for Less Competitive Market
    Technology

    FCC officials changed the goal line this morning, officially upping the U.S. definition of broadband to 25 Mbps.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Electronic Health Startup Iodine Gets FDA Nod in Data Sharing ProjectElectronic Health Startup Iodine Gets FDA Nod in Data Sharing Project
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    Startup Iodine wins a million-dollar federal contract to extend its work on the openFDA project.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    FCC Commissioner Blasts Marriott’s Wi-Fi Blocking PlanFCC Commissioner Blasts Marriott’s Wi-Fi Blocking Plan
    Technology

    Wi-Fi is a good thing and the hotel industry request should be rejected, says FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    FTC Says We Don’t Need Internet of Things Legislation -- For NowFTC Says We Don’t Need Internet of Things Legislation -- For Now
    Technology

    The FTC releases a long-awaited report on connected devices with suggestions on protecting consumers as use soars.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Verizon to Pay $5 Million to Settle Probe Into Service ComplaintsVerizon to Pay $5 Million to Settle Probe Into Service Complaints
    Technology
    Drone Makers Struggle to Get New Rules off the GroundDrone Makers Struggle to Get New Rules off the Ground
    Technology

    Airware’s Jesse Kallman sits down to talk about why drone makers really want new safety rules already.

    By Amy Schatz