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FCC Aims To Accelerate 5G RolloutFCC Aims To Accelerate 5G Rollout

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler says 5G may enable autonomous cars, smart cities, efficient transportation, and immersive entertainment -- if we start as soon as possible.

byEric Zeman, Contributor
Jun 21, 2016
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US Supreme Court Lowers Bar To Larger Patent Damage AwardsUS Supreme Court Lowers Bar To Larger Patent Damage Awards
byDawn Kawamoto
Jun 14, 2016
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Tesla Denies Model S Suspension ProblemsTesla Denies Model S Suspension Problems
byNathan Eddy
Jun 10, 2016
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Microsoft, Google, Twitter, Facebook Agree To EU Hate Speech RulesMicrosoft, Google, Twitter, Facebook Agree To EU Hate Speech Rules
byDawn Kawamoto
Jun 1, 2016
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Tech Jobs For Vets: Mobilizing The MovementTech Jobs For Vets: Mobilizing The Movement
byDawn Kawamoto
May 30, 2016
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US Spending Billions To Keep Outdated Tech AliveUS Spending Billions To Keep Outdated Tech Alive
byDawn Kawamoto
May 26, 2016
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Facebook Revamps Trending Topics Following Bias Allegations
Facebook Revamps Trending Topics Following Bias Allegations
May 25, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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ISS Milestone: 10 Images From 100,000 Orbits
ISS Milestone: 10 Images From 100,000 Orbits
May 25, 2016
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byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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Supreme Court Hands Interim Victory To Spokeo Search Site
Supreme Court Hands Interim Victory To Spokeo Search Site
May 17, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Facebook Investigating Trending Topics Censorship Controversy
Facebook Investigating Trending Topics Censorship Controversy
May 14, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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FBI Chief: Battle Over Encrypted Devices Rages On
FBI Chief: Battle Over Encrypted Devices Rages On
May 12, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Facebook Facial Tagging Biometric Lawsuit Moves Forward
Facebook Facial Tagging Biometric Lawsuit Moves Forward
May 7, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Email Privacy Act Wins Sweeping Approval In House
Email Privacy Act Wins Sweeping Approval In House
Apr 28, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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FAA Approves First Commercial Nighttime Drone Flights
FAA Approves First Commercial Nighttime Drone Flights
Apr 21, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Apple Gave Up User Data In 82% Of Feds' Requests
Apple Gave Up User Data In 82% Of Feds' Requests
Apr 20, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Apple, FBI Encryption Debate Continues At Congressional Hearing
Apple, FBI Encryption Debate Continues At Congressional Hearing
Apr 20, 2016
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byMichelle Maisto, Freelance Writer
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BlackBerry Decryption Key Held By Canadian Mounties, Report Says
BlackBerry Decryption Key Held By Canadian Mounties, Report Says
Apr 15, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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H-1B Visa Application Numbers Hit Record High
H-1B Visa Application Numbers Hit Record High
Apr 14, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Google Fiber No Longer Free In Kansas City
Google Fiber No Longer Free In Kansas City
Apr 11, 2016
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byKelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
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FCC Creates Broadband 'Nutrition Labels' For Consumers
FCC Creates Broadband 'Nutrition Labels' For Consumers
Apr 5, 2016
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byMichelle Maisto, Freelance Writer
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Apple Vs. The FBI: Protecting The Poetry Of Code
Apple Vs. The FBI: Protecting The Poetry Of Code
Mar 31, 2016
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byCurtis Franklin Jr., Senior Editor at Dark Reading
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NASA Software Audit Reveals Budgetary Black Hole
NASA Software Audit Reveals Budgetary Black Hole
Mar 29, 2016
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byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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8 Biggest H-1B Employers In 2015
8 Biggest H-1B Employers In 2015
Mar 24, 2016
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byDawn Kawamoto, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Mars Missions In Focus: NASA , ESA, MRO Aim For Red Planet
Mars Missions In Focus: NASA , ESA, MRO Aim For Red Planet
Mar 23, 2016
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11 Slides
byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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FTC Raps Android Developers For Using SilverPush Software
FTC Raps Android Developers For Using SilverPush Software
Mar 20, 2016
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byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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Robotics Expert: Self-Driving Cars Not Roadworthy
Robotics Expert: Self-Driving Cars Not Roadworthy
Mar 16, 2016
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byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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Obama At SXSW Highlights Encryption, Government-Tech Divide
Obama At SXSW Highlights Encryption, Government-Tech Divide
Mar 14, 2016
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byMichelle Maisto, Freelance Writer
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ESA's ExoMars Launches On Mission To Red Planet
ESA's ExoMars Launches On Mission To Red Planet
Mar 14, 2016
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byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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NASA Returning To Mars 2018, JPL Celebrates Mission Milestone
NASA Returning To Mars 2018, JPL Celebrates Mission Milestone
Mar 10, 2016
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byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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FCC Unveils Broadband Project For Low-Income Subscribers
FCC Unveils Broadband Project For Low-Income Subscribers
Mar 9, 2016
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byNathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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Feds Appeal Apple's iPhone Encryption Win In NY Case
Feds Appeal Apple's iPhone Encryption Win In NY Case
Mar 8, 2016
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byMichelle Maisto, Freelance Writer
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Google, Microsoft, Others Rally Behind Apple Against FBI
Google, Microsoft, Others Rally Behind Apple Against FBI
Mar 4, 2016
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byMichelle Maisto, Freelance Writer
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iPhone Encryption: 7 Reasons Why Feds Want It Cracked
iPhone Encryption: 7 Reasons Why Feds Want It Cracked
Mar 4, 2016
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byMichelle Maisto, Freelance Writer
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Apple, FBI, Congress: 5 Burning Questions Raised
Apple, FBI, Congress: 5 Burning Questions Raised
Mar 3, 2016
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byMichelle Maisto, Freelance Writer
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Microsoft, Facebook And Google Take Apple's Side In FBI Showdown
Microsoft, Facebook And Google Take Apple's Side In FBI Showdown
Feb 26, 2016
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byKelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading

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