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#39: Uber vs. Thumbtack: Labor in the Sharing Economy
When it comes to the sharing economy, most of the focus is on companies like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb. But skilled professionals like handymen, mechanics,...
#38: How Stuff Works – Spectrum 101
Spectrum is everywhere, and we’re interacting with it almost constantly. Whether we’re using smartphones, tablets, bluetooth speakers, AM/FM radios or basically any WiFi device, we’re...
#37: Social Media and Terrorism
ISIS and other terrorist groups are using social media to recruit members to their causes. Tech companies like Twitter and Facebook are working to take...
Court Stay Signals Loss for FCC on Prison Payphone Reform
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed, for the second time, an FCC Order attempting to lower prison payphone phone calling...
Apple eBooks Case: Supreme Court Refuses to Defend Permissionless Innovation
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the Supreme Court declined to review a Second Circuit decision that held Apple violated the antitrust laws by fixing ebook prices...
#36: MOBILE NOW & The Future of Wireless
Demand for mobile data is exploding, begging the question: is there enough available wireless spectrum to meet this demand? As wireless carriers prepare for 5G,...