Prison Phone Jamming Vote: FCC Moves On Prison Phone Jamming
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr plans a November 19 vote on prison phone jamming. The rule would let prisons block cellphone signals inside their walls. This story follows Prison Phone Jamming Vote.
As reported by The Verge, the move cuts against a long-standing ban. Section 333 of the Communications Act of 1934 bars most radio jammers. Carr noted that some federal facilities already have permission.
Who Carries the Risk
Jammers do not sort calls by caller. A strong signal blocker can spill past a prison fence. Nearby homes, drivers, and emergency callers could lose service.
Prison operators want to stop contraband phones. That goal is real. Still, the FCC must show that the technology stays inside the lines.
Enforcement Is the Real Story
Watch the final text for three details:
- Which facilities qualify.
- How the FCC tests signal leakage.
- Who answers for outages outside the walls.
Those details will decide whether prison phone jamming works or backfires.
Google and Xreal Price Their Glasses
Meanwhile, Google and Xreal put the Aura glasses on sale. The Verge says they cost $1,099. That is lower than earlier expectations.
The glasses weigh 95 grams. They pair with a tethered Android XR puck and show multiple virtual screens. The price undercuts Meta’s rival glasses, according to the report.
Apple Shows Touchscreen MacBook Pros
Apple closed its announcement week with the “Pro and Tell” event. The company unveiled 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops with a Tandem OLED touch display. Apple also cut some weight and brought back the glowing logo, per The Verge’s event recap.
Shoppers eyeing new MacBook Pro (paid link) models should compare screen features and weight before they preorder. Touch support marks a notable shift for the Mac line.
Prison Phone Jamming Vote: Reddit Adds a For You Feed
Reddit will split its homepage into two feeds. A Following feed shows posts from subreddits you join. A For You feed adds recommendations based on your interests.
This follows a familiar social media pattern. It also gives Reddit more control over what users see.
Prison Phone Jamming Vote: Takeaways
- The FCC vote on November 19 will test the limits of prison phone jamming.
- Google and Xreal set an aggressive price for their glasses.
- Apple bet on touch for its pro laptops.
- Reddit now leans on recommendations.
The jamming rule deserves the closest reading. Its effects reach people who never enter a prison.
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