Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 12/20 – 5G To Ground Airlines?
Dec 20, 2021
The rollout of a new 5G system could lead to flight restrictions in major cities, raising concerns between the FAA and telecom firms. The semiconductor industry is seeing massive investment to meet soaring demand. Apple may be looking to enhance its smart home tech with a new iPad while struggling with Siri's limitations. Meanwhile, Rec Room is making waves as a social gaming platform, recently valued at $3.5 billion, positioning itself in the evolving metaverse landscape alongside Microsoft's ambitions.
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5G Interference Threat
- 5G deployment near airports could cause flight restrictions due to potential interference with cockpit systems.
- Airlines are preparing for potential FAA flight limits in 46 major metropolitan areas starting January 5th.
C-Band Dilemma Source
- The FCC and FAA's lack of coordination over C-band frequencies is causing a dilemma.
- Government incompetence, not a tech problem, is to blame, says PCMag's Sascha Segan.
Chip Shortage Solutions
- Chipmakers are investing heavily in new capacity to address the chip shortage.
- However, this expansion takes time and the effects won't be immediate.