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FCC listing for Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (model GZDQ6) confirms Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE, Ultra‑wideband, NFC, and Thread with hearing‑aid compatibility, signaling an August launch alongside the Pixel 11 lineup; leaks hint at a 4,658mAh battery, 12/16GB RAM, and dual OLED displays with high refresh rates.
The FCC has fined eight companies tied to DJI $25,000 each for not answering agency inquiries, part of a broader push to curb ‘front’ brands marketing DJI gear in the United States. The agency also added foreign drone makers to its Covered List, enabling retroactive bans on devices that use DJI radios; the FCC is seeking information on whether these brands are marketing radio equipment in the US, with no responses yet. The Verge’s reporting on Xtra and Skyrover is cited, and questions remain about clone products and the fate of related test labs (SGS CTST) connected to Chinese ownership.”,
The FCC listing for model GZDQ6 shows Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a foldable phone with full 5G (including mmWave), NFC, UWB, Thread, and wireless charging, plus satellite connectivity. Tests mention both open and closed modes during voice calls, indicating a true foldable device, as Google prepares for its Made by Google event on August 12 and the Pixel 11 lineup rollout.
The FCC has cleared AT&T to phase out traditional landline service for more than 184,000 California households starting June 1, 2027, with notices urging customers to switch to newer technologies; AT&T says just 3% of California households still use landlines and plans a phased upgrade funded by $19 billion through 2030 as it moves away from aging copper networks. California regulators, led by the CPUC, have blocked AT&T’s efforts to shed its Carrier of Last Resort obligation and filed a lawsuit to preserve that basic-service requirement, while AT&T faces pending applications with the FCC and ongoing opposition from state regulators.
Starlink customers report large demand surcharges—up to $1,500—in high-demand areas as SpaceX’s satellite broadband network strains; complaints cite poor customer service and difficulty contesting charges, with some refunds after system errors. The fees, which have grown from $100 in 2024 to as high as $1,500 in parts of the country by 2025, hinge on current network capacity and area demand, reflecting tensions between rapid Starlink deployment, regulatory oversight, and rural broadband ambitions.
SpaceX told the FCC that 260 Starlink satellites re-entered and burned up in Earth's atmosphere from December 2025 to May 2026—176 first-generation and the rest second-generation—with another 349 satellites retired for disposal. In total, 1,344 Starlink satellites have re-entered to date as SpaceX continuously refreshes the constellation, sometimes deorbiting four to five per day. SpaceX maintains that re-entry incinerates the hardware with no harm to people on the ground, but researchers warn of potential ozone-depleting gas releases and are calling for environmental reviews, though the FCC is considering exemptions for large satellite constellations.
A European Southern Observatory study warns that plans to launch up to 1.7 million satellites—by SpaceX, Reflect Orbital, E-Space and others—could darken and brighten the night sky to levels that degrade ground‑based astronomy, potentially making data from major observatories like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory unusable. The researchers urge a cap around 100,000 satellites and efforts to minimize glare near observatories, highlighting broader concerns from light pollution to space debris and a looming FCC decision on various constellations.
FCC documents show four Google devices cleared for sale in the US, likely four Pixel Watch 5 models (two sizes, LTE and non-LTE). Google filed for clearance in April, and with a Pixel Watch 5 launch expected in August, an official announcement should follow soon.
Comcast plans to separate NBCUniversal and Sky Media from its core tech business to unlock value, a de-consolidation not expected to trigger heavy antitrust scrutiny, though future asset sales or deals could draw regulatory or political attention in a Trump-influenced environment; the process is likely to take about a year and may open up new M&A options downstream.
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 has surfaced in FCC filings across four model IDs (G25QD, G1XJ6, G0F3Y, GFW3R), all listed as Wireless Devices and equipped with LTE, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and UWB plus NTN satellite SOS bands 23/255. The filings suggest the four models will differ mainly in straps and sizes, hinting at a launch within the next month or two—potentially alongside the Pixel 11 series—continuing the pattern of launches lagging FCC filings by a few months.
The FCC has collected more than 16,000 public comments on ABC’s petition to declare The View a bona fide news program, a surge driven by ABC’s viewer campaign and broad cross‑aisle support; the debate centers on equal‑time rules, the early license renewal for ABC’s eight owned stations, and a separate probe into Disney’s DEI practices, with deadlines and docket numbers guiding public input as critics warn of censorship while supporters argue the FCC should protect access to news and viewpoints.
ABC and Disney launched on-air and online campaigns urging viewers to support The View and eight ABC-owned stations after the FCC opened an equal-time inquiry into the show, arguing The View is bona fide news and exempt from timing rules. The FCC says it is reviewing whether these licenses serve the public interest amid a broader look at Disney’s practices, with campaigns encouraging public comments to the agency and support for license renewals.
San Francisco’s ABC7/KGO-TV joins Disney’s broader FCC license renewal battle, airing appeals for Bay Area viewers to contact regulators before a July 29 deadline as the FCC reviews eight ABC stations for potential violations; ABC argues the order is unlawful and politically charged, while the dispute also touches a separate “The View” exemption issue. The push comes just weeks after longtime ABC7 news director Tracey Watkowski abruptly departed the station.
President Donald Trump threatened to sue ABC for alleged false reporting on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs, claiming the network omitted costs attributed to Obama and Biden—though no solid evidence supports a $100 million figure. ABC cited costs rising to over $14.65 million for repainting, plus a $1.74 million no-bid contract for algae-killing tech, bringing total to about $16 million; PBS had cited Obama-era repairs at around $35 million and no major Biden repairs are documented. Trump connected the dispute to a 2024 defamation settlement with ABC. The article also notes ongoing FCC investigations into ABC and proposed license renewals, and mentions ABC's on-air campaign following a separate probe into The View.
ABC has launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to comment on the FCC’s investigations into The View and ABC’s local stations over equal-time and diversity practices, as FCC Chair Brendan Carr signals potential further actions.