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In this episode of The FreshWire, Jason discusses a new notice from the FCC regarding the ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) over-the-air standard. He contrasts it with the older ATSC 1.0 standard, highlighting 3.0's superior capabilities, including support for 4K resolution, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio. The main issue discussed is the implementation of DRM encryption on these new signals, which makes them inaccessible on certain devices like the host's HDHomeRun box that connects to a network router instead of directly to a TV.The FCC is proposing significant rule changes, including potentially eliminating the mandatory simulcasting of both 1.0 and 3.0 signals, which could allow broadcasters to switch entirely to ATSC 3.0. The commission is also scrutinizing the role of the A3SA as a "gatekeeper" for DRM, questioning if encrypting a free public broadcast violates the Communications Act or consumers' fair use rights for in-home recording. A public comment period will follow the FCC's meeting on October 28th.Other topics covered include:Discord Security Incident: A third-party customer service provider used by Discord, 5CA, suffered a data breach. The breach was not of Discord's own systems but exposed user data including names, emails, IP addresses, and, for about 70,000 users, government ID images that were submitted for age-related appeals.Apple Vision Pro: The device will get its first live immersive sports broadcasts, featuring select Los Angeles Lakers games in the upcoming NBA season.Chevrolet Bolt: The popular EV is confirmed to return for the 2027 model year, with a starting price just under $30,000. However, it will not support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.Netflix: The streaming service is launching a series of TV-based party games "coming soon," including titles based on Lego, Pictionary, and Tetris.PlayStation: Sony has teased new GPU technology for its next-generation console, fueling rumors that a PlayStation 6 could launch as early as 2027.

Get the latest entertainment buzz on The FreshWire! This week, Jason Grioua covers the weekend box office showdown as a vampire thriller holds its ground and a Star Wars classic makes a record-breaking return. Hear about Hollywood legends honoring Francis Ford Coppola and the conversations sparked about artistic vision. Plus, catch up on the big winners at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Bella Ramsey's push for sustainability on The Last of Us, John Lithgow addressing the Harry Potter series controversy, a massive Star Wars event coming to Fortnite, and other top headlines from movies and TV.

Sony backtracks on its PlayStation Network enforcement with Helldivers 2, but it doesn't look like the end of the company's integration plans. A huge announcement involving the successor to the Nintendo Switch, and how it could be months away from a formal reveal. Microsoft shutting down some beloved game development studios, and the hypocrisy and controversies that followed. A new Lord of the Rings film is being made, EA is testing out in-game advertisements, and a big week for new iPad models from top to bottom.

A new Sony-published game getting massive backlash as it's removed from more than 100 countries from a corporate decision. Sony could become the new co-owner of Paramount after a massive all-cash offer goes public. LinkedIn gets into puzzle games. Microsoft is preparing for a big summer showcase of games. And Batman returns to Virtual Reality after an unexpected exclusive deal.

What happens next with the TikTok "ban" bill signed into law? Big rumors about what Nintendo's next platform will offer some big surprises. An annual gaming event was cancelled. Net neutrality has been restored. Apple is preparing for a big iPad event, and Meta is opening its OS to the world.

A TikTok ban could actually kick in as soon as next year. Target ditching DVDs in its stores, and it's not the first to do so. A big battle for the best AI chatbot as Meta kicks it into high gear. Video game emulators are taking over Apple's App Store. An intriguing update into the troubling developments surrounding NextGen TV. And a credit card built for the most die-hard Xbox video gamers.

With Nintendo 3DS and Wii U servers gone, is it still possible to go online? AI features are heading to more Samsung Galaxy phones than expected. Sony is rattling skulls with its newest headphones. A Monopoly movie is coming soon. Blizzard's World of Warcraft returns to China. And dozens of popular podcasts find a new home.

April Fools showing off its strides in some dissapointing ways. Disney Plus prepares to crackdown on password sharing. MultiVersus is crossing over with Hockey. Game emulators are joining iPhone's App Store. And a new time zone beyond our planet.

A controversial statement said on Saturday Night Live. A massive AT&T data leak could affect you. Sony one step closer to a potential PS5 Pro. A gorgeous display could hit Apple's next iPad. Marvel takes on Overwatch. And can Amazon now scan your palm?

A historic lawsuit against Apple could reshape the smartphone landscape. AI PCs are here, but you probably can't get one yet. An attempt at bringing a Nintendo Switch emulator back from the dead falls over. Satellite messaging is on the way to Android. The Sims head to the Big Screen, and more info with the big PlayStation 5 Pro rumors.

Warner Bros's Super Smash Bros.-style game is coming back. Apple accidentally kicks off a pricing war. Music Videos are heading to a Music streaming service. Teen Titans head to the big screen again. And it could be sooner than we think we can make AI-generated videos.

Nintendo and Warner Bros. are disappointing fans yet again. Meta services caused a big disruption. A big merger is coming to the professional camera industry. HP is taking a risk with a new monthly subscription. Android apps on Windows are hitting the graveyard. And Google's "Genie" can make games using AI.

After Mobile World Congress brings some big reveals, an onslaught of new tech is heading our way. Samsung's new ring could be coming sooner than we think. Microsoft is hoping to fix its mess of upscaling games finally. Layoffs continue to impact the gaming world in depressing ways. Apple putting the brakes on its electric car project. A new Pokémon was announced, but not for this year. And a big report on Nintendo's next big thing.

Believe it! A live-action Naruto film is in the works. A Supreme Court decision could reshape online speech. Walmart could be entering the TV business. A Moon landing goes sideways on a historic level. Google apologizing for a huge AI mishap. AT&T isn't as reliable as we thought. Nvidia finally revamps its Driver app.

OpenAI introduces its own model turning text into high-quality videos. A possible partnership could shake up streaming services. This year's Super Bowl breaks some big records. A new AI chatbot made by Nvidia you can run locally. Microsoft testing the waters of going third-party. And a possible delay on Nintendo's next big thing.

A juggernaut sports streamer could redefine cord-cutting. Two streaming services merge, and it could screw over some viewers. Smart glasses with "AI superpowers" are coming soon. Apple is renovating its Windows apps. Google's renames its AI ambition. Could more Microsoft games head to PlayStation? And Disney dives into a big Metaverse push.

A legendary actor passes away. An onslaught of music removed from TikTok. Apple's next big thing hits retailers. Yet another AI image generator. Some updates on the Apple Watch fiasco. The biggest announcements at PlayStation's recent State of Play. And more crackdowns in the world of streaming services.

Samsung goes all-in on AI with its latest smartphone. Netflix making some huge plays with wrestling. Some momentous nominations for this year's Oscars. An alternative to Pokemon is a massive hit. Indiana Jones returns in a new video game. Apple's VR headset gets a shaky start. And the days of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online are numbered.

A spectacle of a Hollywood award ceremony. Bitcoin finally reaches the the Wall Street. Apple dropping a health feature to bring back its Watches. Price hikes, you gotta love 'em! AI heads to a computer monitor... and have scientists reached a step closer to resolving cancer?

A whole lot of tech reveals at CES 2024. Another ambitious Metaverse project. A hotly anticipated Apple product days from launch. The next version of Wi-Fi is finally coming. A web browser could be in your next car. And the tech to call from a satellite is nearly here.

Mickey Mouse enters the Public Domain. A star actor joins the Minecraft movie. Samsung setting the stage for its next big smartphone. Microsoft unveiling AI PCs. And a large AI lawsuit is starting up.

Apple Watches banned from sale? A massive video game developer hack. A big Virtual Reality shutdown. A final straw in the Beeper-iMessage saga... And a movie makes Christmas Day history.

A legendary game director heads to the big screen. The war between iMessage on Android and Apple continues to heat up. Meta's Threads joins the world of open social media. Naughty Dog's 'The Last of Us' won't be getting into multiplayer. The makers of Ratchet and Clank and the new Spider-Man games were hit with a massive data leak. And game preservationists comb through a massive data leak as well.

A boatload of new Video Games announced. Showtime closes its curtains on TV... kind of. Netflix looking to serve up some more live sports. Apple trying its best to shut down iMessage on Android. Price hikes continue to take over the world... and an "Epic" win in a huge app store court case.

Rockstar Games unveiling the first look at the next Grand Theft Auto. An impressive and actually functioning iMessage client for Android phones. A new Xbox controller that has its own screen -- and a high price tag. Some Disney animated films are finally making a theatrical appearance. Twitch to soon shut down in Korea. And the possibility of a 10 Thousand Terebyte cartridge.

An award speech was reportedly censored. Another fiasco involving Looney Tunes. The OpenAI CEO problem has been resolved. Microtransactions are heading to some Sony cameras. An adults-only app featuring Nintendo 64 games… and a big lawsuit involving phone cases.

A former First Lady passed away. A momentous occasion for a late night talk show. Apple is improving their messaging with Android phones. The usual controversy surrounding X/Twitter.com. Cars will soon be sold through Amazon... and a massive shakeup for the makers of ChatGPT.

The last Hollywood strike is officially over with numerous projects back in development. Grand Theft Auto 6 could finally make its debut. A Warner Brothers film shelved... or is it? Is iMessage really coming to Android phones? Roblox is introducing video calling. Disney gets into NFTs... and a world's first eye transplant. Featuring Special Guest: Robert Crohan, Looney Tunes Aficionado

A legendary video game film is in the works. Disney is about to claim all of Hulu. A streamer prepares to take away some features for legacy members. An even better ChatGPT is coming. YouTube testing out a new chatbot. Prepare your storage for Call of Duty.

A highly beloved actor passes away. A video game movie taking over the box office. Apple having a primetime MacBook event. Artists attempt to poison the data that AI uses. The UK signed a controversial online bill. Twitch ditching the Switch. And an AI Chief holding firm on an ambitious prediction.

Negotiations between striking actors and studios resume. X/Twitter charging some users to post on the platform. Nintendo restricting some means of content creation. Apple is days away from a surprise product event. And yet another subscription service price hike.

The SAG-AFTRA strikes continue after contract talks break down. Best Buy set to end sales for physical movies. Netflix setting up its first live sporting event. An Ultra HD Nintendo 64 console. And Microsoft finally acquired Activision-Blizzard.

The Writer's Guild of America sealing its new contract. Google going all-out with AI for its new phone. Sony unveiling a refresh of its video game console. Nintendo preparing to shut down some online services. And an ambitious plan for Meta to boost its' VR push.

Meta unveiling their vision for the future of Virtual Reality. Pokemon and the Van Gogh Museum's collaboration not ending well. Late-Night Talk show hosts making a celebratory return. A likely end to a huge eSports league. And the passing of a beloved actor.

Hollywood writers are set to return to work as the WGA strike ends. Amazon unveiled a lot of new smart home hardware. Your computer could be getting an AI boost. Microsoft possibly days from finalizing a massive acquisition. And a nutrition label for computer mice? All this and more on this week's episode of The FreshWire.

A massive Microsoft leak showcasing some powerful ambitions and the possible future of Xbox. Some good and bad news for VR fans. An update on the Hollywood strikes, a historic phone call, and Blink-182 making a comeback. This is The FreshWire.

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