CES2026
AI May Be a Sticking Point for Hollywood, But Entertainment Leaders Voice New Optimism
Among the entertainment options on display at CES2026: AI-powered smart headphones and other innovations to enhance at-home viewing.
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AI
At CES, Automakers Push Software-Defined Vehicles and Autonomous Vehicles
Ford sets 2028 target for Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving
Policyband
FCC Chairman Carr to Hold Vote Expanding Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band
'The FCC will help deliver faster, more affordable wireless services and enable a new generation of devices, from AR and VR to innovative smart technologies,' Carr said ahead of Jan. 29 Vote
CES2026
CES2026: White House Science Office Outlines Strategy to Win AI Race
Infrastructure, says OSTP Director Michael Kratsios, is now the primary constraint on AI growth.
CES2026
The Coolest Technology from Day 2 of CES2026
Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots.
CES2026
A Broadband Breakfast Spotlight on AI Infrastructure at CES2026
Artificial intelligence has dominated CES2026. Broadband Breakfast panelists probed the infrastructure and energy implications
Commerce Department
Roth at CES: 42 States and Territories Approved for BEAD, Including Nevada
NTIA Administrator cited cost savings, preparations for WRC-27 and future wireless networks.
NTIA
New Mexico Unveils Plan to Expand Affordable Broadband
State proposes launching broadband subsidy program by 2027
Spectrum
FCC to Consider New Higher-Power, Outdoor Devices at 6 GigaHertz
Wi-Fi supporters were pleased with the announcement.
Cybersecurity
FCC Looking for New Cyber Trust Mark Administrator
The previously selected testing company stepped down after an FCC probe into its ties to China.
Commerce
New Senate Bill Would Halt Federal Funding for Trump’s AI Executive Order
Legislation filed as an amendment to the upcoming Senate appropriations package.
BEAD
Non-Deployment Funds Unlikely to be Clawed Back, Experts Say
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth has said she would support permitting reform as one potential use for the funds.
LEO
NTIA Chief of Staff: 37 States Cleared to Build Under BEAD, Signals More
The shift followed a December executive order aligning broadband execution with federal artificial intelligence policy.
Policyband
Former Breezeline President Frank van der Post Named CEO of WideOpenWest (WOW!)
Takes the helm just a few days after DigitalBridge and Crestview Partners took the regional ISP private. WOW! CEO Teresa Elder to retire.
People
People: New FCC Chief Economist, USTelecom Promotions
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's new top economist is University of North Carolina economics professor Jonathan Williams.
Commerce Department
Officials and Executives Discuss Cyber Labels, Agentic AI, and Resilience
Officials pointed to NIST’s new AI cybersecurity profile, labeling programs and procurement standards as governments adopt oversight for autonomous systems.
