Author: Philip Palermo

  • FCC Listing Suggests T-Mobile has Android TV Device in the Works

    FCC Listing Suggests T-Mobile has Android TV Device in the Works

    A recently uncovered FCC listing suggests T-Mobile could be developing a media streamer powered by Android TV as part of its TVision home television service. While the listing focuses on the device’s remote control, there’s still a decent amount of info to glean. First up, the listing indicates the device was initially submitted to the…

  • SpaceX Internet Beta Testing Will Start Soon, Shows Code Discovered on Starlink Site

    SpaceX Internet Beta Testing Will Start Soon, Shows Code Discovered on Starlink Site

    Featured Image: Starlink Images and code found within SpaceX’s site suggest a beta test for the satellite-based internet service could be on the way. The company has been placing hundreds of its Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit over the past few years with aim of offering worldwide internet coverage in the future. The Starlink page…

  • Twitter Hack Pulls Some of Tech’s Biggest Names into Bitcoin Scam

    Twitter Hack Pulls Some of Tech’s Biggest Names into Bitcoin Scam

    This afternoon, several of Twitter’s biggest names and accounts appear to have been compromised in order to push a bitcoin scam. Tweets from the accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Apple, and potentially others were sent out within minutes of each other. Each message looks to entice followers to send Bitcoin to a…

  • FCC Marks Completion of Repack Project, Clearing Way for Wireless

    FCC Marks Completion of Repack Project, Clearing Way for Wireless

    The Federal Communications Commission announced that the post-incentive auction transition successfully hit its July 13, 2020, deadline. While a few stations were granted deadline extensions, completing the transition means that key 600 MHz band spectrum is now open for wireless use, including emerging 5G networks. The 39-month effort was spread across 10 phases, the last…

  • Game of Thrones 4K Blu-Ray Box Set on the Way

    Game of Thrones 4K Blu-Ray Box Set on the Way

    If you’re a Game of Thrones fan and you’re disappointed that HBO Max doesn’t offer the series in 4K, another option is coming. Listings for a boxed set of all eight seasons have started appearing on online storefronts, though a solid release date isn’t available just yet. While 4K versions of the first and eighth…

  • ‘The Wonder Years’ Reboot Underway with Fred Savage Directing Potential Pilot

    ‘The Wonder Years’ Reboot Underway with Fred Savage Directing Potential Pilot

    A new version of the ’80s/’90s hit The Wonder Years could hit airwaves soon, with original series star Fred Savage directing the potential pilot episode and serving as executive producer. ABC, which aired the show from 1988 to 1993, has reportedly issued a pilot production commitment and if the pilot script is approved, production for…

  • Next-Gen Video Format Boasts 4K, 8K Quality at Half the File Size

    Next-Gen Video Format Boasts 4K, 8K Quality at Half the File Size

    A next-gen video format could offer 4K and 8K video quality at half the bandwidth requirements of today’s leading formats, but we’re likely still a few years away from widespread adoption. The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute announced the official release of h.266, also known as Versatile Video Recording. The new format is meant to replace…

  • Silicondust Reports Slight Delay for its ATSC 3.0 Tuner

    Silicondust Reports Slight Delay for its ATSC 3.0 Tuner

    Silicondust says a manufacturing issue with the first batch of its ATSC 3.0 tuner will delay deliveries slightly. The company says July deliveries will shift to the following month, while August shipments will now occur later in the month. The news came via an update on the company’s Kickstarter campaign for its HDHomeRun QUATRO 4K.…

  • Walmart Will Use Some of its Parking Lots as ‘Drive-In’ Theaters

    Walmart Will Use Some of its Parking Lots as ‘Drive-In’ Theaters

    Featured image: Walmart As traditional movie theaters continue to adjust their various reopening plans, the classic drive-in format is seeing something of a comeback during the current coronavirus pandemic. And with plenty of vehicle-friendly real estate available, Walmart says it’s partnering with Tribeca to open up “drive-in” theaters at some of its store locations. The…

  • TCL Says its Displays Are Certified to Reduce Eye Strain, Guard Against Harsh Blue Light

    TCL Says its Displays Are Certified to Reduce Eye Strain, Guard Against Harsh Blue Light

    Featured image: Eyesafe Display maker TCL says it’s earned Eyesafe Display Certification for Low Blue Light and Color Performance, which means its screens could be a bit easier on our eyes when it comes to eye strain. There’s been growing interest in the effects of extended exposure to blue light, especially as TV makers continue…