A Trump administration official, the former U.S. trade representative during the George W. Bush administration and a prominent trade lawyer discussed the weaknesses of the World Trade Organization -- and globalization more generally -- during a session at the Georgetown Law International Trade Update March 7.
Emerging technologies have “significant potential to assist older adults with successfully aging in place," via cognition, communication, social connectivity, personal mobility, transportation and access to healthcare, a White House task force reported Tuesday. Challenges include user adoption, system requirements, functionality, privacy and security. “Cutting-edge technologies hold significant promise for older Americans, enhancing their mobility and independence, strengthening ties to their communities, and keeping them healthy and safe,” said Director Kelvin Droegemeier of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which issued the report. It recommends continued research and development. The National Science and Technology Council convened the task force from across federal agencies.
Emerging technologies have “significant potential to assist older adults with successfully aging in place," via cognition, communication, social connectivity, personal mobility, transportation and access to healthcare, a White House task force reported Tuesday. Challenges include user adoption, system requirements, functionality, privacy and security. “Cutting-edge technologies hold significant promise for older Americans, enhancing their mobility and independence, strengthening ties to their communities, and keeping them healthy and safe,” said Director Kelvin Droegemeier of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which issued the report. It recommends continued research and development. The National Science and Technology Council convened the task force from across federal agencies.
Emerging technologies have “significant potential to assist older adults with successfully aging in place," via cognition, communication, social connectivity, personal mobility, transportation and access to healthcare, a White House task force reported Tuesday. Challenges include user adoption, system requirements, functionality, privacy and security. “Cutting-edge technologies hold significant promise for older Americans, enhancing their mobility and independence, strengthening ties to their communities, and keeping them healthy and safe,” said Director Kelvin Droegemeier of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which issued the report. It recommends continued research and development. The National Science and Technology Council convened the task force from across federal agencies.
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said Wednesday he favors reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act, one of several communications policy issues the committee is “intent on moving” on this year. Wicker said during an Incompas event he is bullish about advancing privacy legislation but less certain about prospects for bills on net neutrality and improving conditions for 5G. Other federal officials meanwhile noted there's no 5G "killer app" yet.
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said Wednesday he favors reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act, one of several communications policy issues the committee is “intent on moving” on this year. Wicker said during an Incompas event he is bullish about advancing privacy legislation but less certain about prospects for bills on net neutrality and improving conditions for 5G. Other federal officials meanwhile noted there's no 5G "killer app" yet.
The House passed the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (Pirate) Act (HR-583) Monday on a voice vote. The bill, first filed last year (see 1805080072), would increase fines for illegal pirate operations from $10,000 per violation to $100,000 per day per violation to a $2 million maximum. It would streamline FCC enforcement to empower state and local law enforcement agencies to undertake anti-pirate operations. The House's swift consideration of HR-583, sans a House Commerce Committee markup, fits with earlier expectations that committee leaders were aiming to fast-track consideration of the measure and others that got bipartisan support during the last Congress (see 1901170042). The House passed the previous version of the Pirate Act in July (see 1807230047). “Protecting our public airwaves from illegal pirate radio disruptions is crucial to safeguarding important public safety communications, including our nation’s Emergency Alert System and critical aviation frequencies,” said House Commerce ranking member Greg Walden, R-Ore., and House Communications Subcommittee ranking member Bob Latta, R-Ohio, in a statement. HR-583 “gives the FCC the tools it needs to take down these illegal broadcasts and increases the penalties for these bad actors.” NAB President Gordon Smith hailed House passage, saying the bill “strengthens the FCC’s ability to combat illegal pirate radio operations.”
Huawei saw Samsung’s Fold and raised it more than an inch in phone screen size and quite a few dollars in price at Sunday's unveiling of its Mate X foldable phone in Barcelona. The 5G device -- with a 6.6-inch front display, 6.38-inch rear display and 8-inch interior OLED tablet display -- will cost $2,600 when it launches in summer, said the company at its Mobile World Conference news event. Samsung’s Fold -- 4.6 inches in phone mode and 7.3 inches as a tablet -- is slated for availability April 26 at $1,980.
Huawei saw Samsung’s Fold and raised it more than an inch in phone screen size and quite a few dollars in price at Sunday's unveiling of its Mate X foldable phone in Barcelona. The 5G device -- with a 6.6-inch front display, 6.38-inch rear display and 8-inch interior OLED tablet display -- will cost $2,600 when it launches in summer, said the company at its Mobile World Conference news event. Samsung’s Fold -- 4.6 inches in phone mode and 7.3 inches as a tablet -- is slated for availability April 26 at $1,980.
Huawei saw Samsung’s Fold and raised it more than an inch in phone screen size and quite a few dollars in price at Sunday's unveiling of its Mate X foldable phone in Barcelona. The 5G device -- with a 6.6-inch front display, 6.38-inch rear display and 8-inch interior OLED tablet display -- will cost $2,600 when it launches in summer, said the company at its Mobile World Conference news event. Samsung’s Fold -- 4.6 inches in phone mode and 7.3 inches as a tablet -- is slated for availability April 26 at $1,980.