SpaceX operates Starshield, a military-grade satellite network separate from its commercial Starlink service, with the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and British Ministry of Defense as customers. The article speculates that Starlink may eventually deploy dedicated satellites for backhaul and large business customers to avoid reducing bandwidth for residential users, similar to how OneWeb operates specialized infrastructure.
The Carterfone is a device invented by Thomas Carter that acoustically connects two-way radio systems to telephone networks, enabling radio users to communicate with phone users. The landmark 1968 Carterfone decision by the FCC allowed electrical connection of customer-owned devices to AT&T's network, establishing the principle of "any lawful device" and paving the way for answering machines, fax machines, and modems.
Google has certified a new smartwatch model (G8BL6) with the FCC, featuring GPS, Android operating system, and a metal frame. The device appeared in leaked Pixel 11 adverts alongside the Pixel Watch 5 before being removed, though Google has made no official announcement about the product.
A new Google device with model number G8BL6 passed FCC certification, appearing to be a Wear OS-powered fitness tracker manufactured by Goertek. The device features Bluetooth LE and GPS connectivity but notably lacks Wi-Fi, and could represent a successor to the Fitbit Charge line.