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- 1FCC Moves to Speed Up Broadband and Satellite DeploymentโFCC Clears the Way for Faster Broadband and Satellite Deployment, Says ITIF | Press Releases | Sep 30, 2026 | ITIF
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says the FCC has cleared the way for faster broadband and satellite deployment, praising regulatory changes that ease approvals for network infrastructure. The think tank frames the move as a boost for US internet expansion and satellite internet services. Details of the specific FCC actions and any industry or public response remain limited.
- 2Surveillance Firm Pushes to Add Facial Recognition to Flock CamerasโSurveillance Company Tells Cops It Wants to Add Facial Recognition to Flock Cameras
A surveillance company is pitching police on adding facial recognition capabilities to Flock's network of cameras, aiming to "close the gap" left by Flock itself, which does not offer the technology. The plan would expand automated identification of people in public spaces, raising fresh concerns among privacy advocates and civil liberties groups about mass surveillance and the growing reach of camera networks used by law enforcement.
- 3Evan Doorbell's Vintage Phone Tapes Draw Attention OnlineโผEvan Doorbell's Phone Tapes โ Brought to You by Telephone World
Evan Doorbell's recordings of historic telephone network sounds and switching systems, hosted by Telephone World, are circulating online. The tapes preserve the sounds of mid-20th century American telephony, including dial tones, operator calls and electromechanical exchanges, drawing interest from fans of telecommunications history and retro technology.
- 4Deterministic programmable fusion enables scalable photonic graph statesโDeterministic and programmable fusion for the scalable generation of photonic graph states
Researchers report a deterministic and programmable fusion scheme for the scalable generation of photonic graph states, publishing the work in Nature. The approach promises more reliable construction of the entangled light states needed for photonic quantum computing and networking, replacing probabilistic methods that limit scalability.
- 5Broadcom vs. Marvell: Which Is the Better AI Chip Stock?โBetter AI Chip Stock to Buy Today: Broadcom vs. Marvell
Investors are weighing Broadcom against Marvell Technology as the better semiconductor pick for the artificial intelligence boom. The comparison highlights how both chipmakers are competing to supply custom AI silicon and networking hardware to data-center customers. With AI spending driving record demand, analysts and retail investors are debating which company offers the stronger growth prospects and valuation.
- 6Study finds security flaws in next-generation vehicle technologyโStudy uncovers security weaknesses in next-generation vehicle technology
A new study has uncovered security weaknesses in next-generation vehicle technology, raising concerns about the safety of connected and increasingly software-driven cars. The findings highlight vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited as vehicles become more networked and reliant on digital systems. The research is being covered by technology news outlets, with attention focused on what the flaws mean for manufacturers, regulators and drivers as the automotive industry pushes forward with smarter vehicles.
- 7Navy begins NGEN network hardware recompete processโNavy takes first step to craft NGEN network hardware recompete
The US Navy has taken its first step toward crafting a recompete for the hardware portion of its Next Generation Enterprise Network program, according to Washington Technology. NGEN is the Navy's and Marine Corps' shore-based IT network contract, and procurement watchers will be tracking how the hardware piece is structured and which contractors pursue it.
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StorMagic and Mako Networks have announced a partnership to deliver edge infrastructure aimed at retailers. The collaboration combines StorMagic's edge computing and virtualization technology with Mako Networks' network management and security capabilities, allowing retailers to run and secure IT at store locations with less on-site complexity. The announcement targets distributed retail environments where reliability and centralized management are key concerns.