[Medianews] FCC tries to help cable companies avoid state consumer protection rules

FCC tries to help cable companies avoid state consumer protection rules The FCC wants to block Minnesota from regulating Charter’s VoIP phone service. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/fcc-tries-to-help-cable-companies-avoid-state-consumer-protection-rules/

[Medianews] Logitech to shut down "service and support" for Harmony Link devices in 2018 [Update]

Logitech to shut down “service and support” for Harmony Link devices in 2018 [Update] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/logitech-to-shut-down-service-and-support-for-harmony-link-devices-in-2018/ ___ Medianews mailing list Medianews@etskywarn.ne

[Medianews] Logitech will brick its Harmony Link hub for all owners in March

Logitech will brick its Harmony Link hub for all owners in March The ugly side of gadgets that depend on the cloud https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/8/16623076/logitech-harmony-link-discontinued-bricked ___ Medianews mailing list Mediane

[Medianews] What You Need to Know About the New ID Law and Travel

What You Need to Know About the New ID Law and Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/08/travel/realid-air-travel-identification.html The Real ID Act, which takes effect in early 2018, will require some air travelers to have identification other than a driver’s license. ___

[Medianews] In AT&T Deal, Government Action Catches Up With Trump Rhetoric

In AT&T Deal, Government Action Catches Up With Trump Rhetoric https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/08/business/att-time-warner-cnn-trump.html CNN is at the heart of a dispute between the Justice Department and AT&T and Time Warner, raising the possibility of interference by President Trump. ___

[Medianews] Justice Department Says Not So Fast to AT&T's Time Warner Bid

Justice Department Says Not So Fast to AT&T’s Time Warner Bid https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/08/business/dealbook/att-time-warner.html CNN, a network criticized by Trump, figures in a dispute between the government and AT&T, setting up a battle over the pending $85.4 billion deal. ___

[Medianews] If You Want to Use Facebook's Revenge Porn Blocker, An Employee Will Have to Review Your Uncensored Photo

If You Want to Use Facebook’s Revenge Porn Blocker, An Employee Will Have to Review Your Uncensored Photo https://gizmodo.com/if-you-want-to-use-facebook-s-revenge-porn-blocker-an-1820271537 ___ Medianews mailing list Medianews@etskywarn.net http://et

[Medianews] This Time, Facebook Is Sharing Its Employees’ Data.

This Time, Facebook Is Sharing Its Employees’ Data Some of the biggest companies turn over their workers’ most personal information to the troubled credit reporting agency Equifax. By Joel Winston Fast Company h