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RiC TV: New era of TV entertainment on Astra 19.2° East with optimized frequency

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The channel is now available on a new frequency, 11,302 MHz, on the Astra 19.2° East satellite, while it can be received on the previous frequency until the end of 2024 at the latest.

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  • The channel is now available on a new frequency, 11,302 MHz, on the Astra 19.2° East satellite, while it can be received on the previous frequency until the end of 2024 at the latest.
  • This transition phase offers viewers a unique flexibility to adapt to the new frequency without risking the immediate loss of the familiar signal.
  • RiC TV will be available exclusively on the new frequency from 2025, underlining the ongoing investment in improved and more stable transmission quality.
  • We look forward to continuing to actively support RiC TV."

Hertz Energy Expediting Hard Rock Lithium Technology and Announces Partnership with Lithium Consultants Australasia

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Lithium is one of the critical elements with widespread applications in next-generation technologies, including energy storage, electric mobility and cordless devices.

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  • Lithium is one of the critical elements with widespread applications in next-generation technologies, including energy storage, electric mobility and cordless devices.
  • Two primary sources of lithium are hard rock ores (e.g., spodumene mineral) and brine, with clay sources considered secondary.
  • Furthermore, Hertz is continuing in-depth discussions with a major international mining conglomerate for collaboration on the development of the hard rock lithium extraction technology in partnership with Penn State University and LCA.
  • "With hard rock lithium becoming a focus for lithium supply and many new hard rock lithium discoveries occurring around the world, including the world class Patriot Battery Metals' Corvette discovery, in Quebec, the need for updated and efficient extraction technology is urgent.

NextNav To Acquire Additional Lower 900 MHz Band Spectrum Licenses

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Monday, March 11, 2024

MCLEAN, Va., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav (Nasdaq: NN) (“NextNav” or the “Company”) a leader in next generation positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire spectrum licenses covering an additional 4 MHz in the lower 900 MHz band (902-928) from Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC, and Skybridge Spectrum Foundation. NextNav is acquiring the additional spectrum licenses for a total purchase price of up to $50 million, paid for through a combination of cash and NextNav common stock. The acquired licenses are in the same lower 900 MHz band as NextNav’s current licensed spectrum.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav (Nasdaq: NN) (“NextNav” or the “Company”) a leader in next generation positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire spectrum licenses covering an additional 4 MHz in the lower 900 MHz band (902-928) from Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC, and Skybridge Spectrum Foundation.
  • NextNav is acquiring the additional spectrum licenses for a total purchase price of up to $50 million, paid for through a combination of cash and NextNav common stock.
  • The acquired licenses are in the same lower 900 MHz band as NextNav’s current licensed spectrum.
  • “We are excited to add additional spectrum licenses to our portfolio and following the close of this significant transaction, NextNav’s combined assets will total 3.5 billion MHz-PoPs of low band spectrum,” stated NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond.

IIHS challenges automakers with tougher TOP SAFETY PICK award criteria

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.

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  • Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.
  • “We followed the tougher requirements we introduced last year with another major update to the award criteria in 2024,” said IIHS President David Harkey.
  • In 2024, a good rating is required for either TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+.
  • Mazda earns the most TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards of any single brand, with five, as well as one TOP SAFETY PICK.

Microchip Launches New dsPIC® DSC-Based Integrated Motor Drivers that Bring Controllers, Gate Drivers and Communications to a Single Device

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Monday, February 26, 2024

“By integrating multiple device functions into one chip, the dsPIC DSC-based integrated motor drivers can reduce system-level costs and board space.”

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  • “By integrating multiple device functions into one chip, the dsPIC DSC-based integrated motor drivers can reduce system-level costs and board space.”
    The integrated motor driver devices can be powered by a single power supply up to 29V (operation) and 40V (transient).
  • Operating between 70—100 MHz, the dsPIC DSC-based integrated motor drivers provide high CPU performance and can support efficient deployment of FOC and other advanced motor control algorithms.
  • To learn more about Microchip’s growing portfolio of integrated motor drivers visit the dsPIC DSC-Based integrated motor drivers webpage.
  • The MCSK includes a dsPIC33CK low-voltage motor control development board, a 24V three-phase BLDC motor, an AC/DC adapter, a USB cable and other accessories.

Federated Wireless Announces Commercial Launch of Its Automated Frequency Coordinator (AFC) following FCC Certification

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Friday, February 23, 2024

“Cisco has led initiatives across wireless standards bodies, industry forums, and regulatory authorities to define standards for automated frequency coordination.

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  • “Cisco has led initiatives across wireless standards bodies, industry forums, and regulatory authorities to define standards for automated frequency coordination.
  • In November 2022, the FCC conditionally approved Federated Wireless to be an authorized AFC system operator for the United States.
  • In August 2023, the Federated Wireless AFC entered the final phase of the certification process for full commercial use.
  • Federated Wireless is ready to support commercial operations in the 6 GHz band, furthering its commitment to innovation in the wireless industry.

At MWC, InterDigital to Showcase Innovation Empowering Connected Experiences ‘At Work, At Rest, and At Play’

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Monday, February 19, 2024

“InterDigital innovation creates value through the tools we create and through the experiences they enable,” said Rajesh Pankaj, EVP and CTO at InterDigital.

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  • “InterDigital innovation creates value through the tools we create and through the experiences they enable,” said Rajesh Pankaj, EVP and CTO at InterDigital.
  • InterDigital is a long-time contributor to MPEG Immersive Standards, including Scene Description, V3C codecs alongside partner Philips, and newer haptics codecs to enable seamless, immersive experiences.
  • Elsewhere at MWC, InterDigital will lead stage presentations and showcase at partner booths to further amplify the impact of our research and innovation.
  • At the Keysight booth located at Hall 5 Stand 5E12, InterDigital and Keysight will together showcase a 144 GHz testbed utilizing an AI-enabled air interface.

From Big Cities to Small Towns and Places In Between, T-Mobile Customers are Getting a Massive 5G Boost

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This is just one of the many ways T-Mobile’s industry-leading 5G network is getting bigger, faster and more powerful by the day.

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  • This is just one of the many ways T-Mobile’s industry-leading 5G network is getting bigger, faster and more powerful by the day.
  • T-Mobile has been crowned the overall network leader in the U.S., delivering the country’s largest, fastest and most awarded 5G network .
  • The Un-carrier’s 5G network covers more than 330 million people across two million square miles — more than AT&T and Verizon combined.
  • Follow @TMobileNews on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up to date with the latest company news.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Announces March’s All-Star Guest Lineup of Sustainability Innovators

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.

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  • Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.
  • The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how they are able to help make the world a better place on a daily basis.
  • “Our Impact Podcast roster of experts features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place.

FCC Certifies Comsearch AFC for Commercial Deployment

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, today announced that its Comsearch ® spectrum management business has received FCC certification for the commercial deployment of its AFC (automated frequency coordination) system supporting unlicensed 6 GHz standard power and fixed client devices.

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  • CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, today announced that its Comsearch ® spectrum management business has received FCC certification for the commercial deployment of its AFC (automated frequency coordination) system supporting unlicensed 6 GHz standard power and fixed client devices.
  • This certification allows Comsearch AFC to open up 850 MHz of 6 GHz spectrum for shared, FCC-compliant use by unlicensed devices to offer enhanced quality of service.
  • “This is a gamechanger for a number of industries that are looking to CommScope to power their next-generation commercial networks.
  • For more information on Comsearch AFC and 6GHz spectrum solutions, please visit the Comsearch and CommScope websites.