Questions Remain as FCC Approaches Vote on Cable Set-Top Box Proposal
On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on a proposal aimed at modernizing how consumers access cable and satellite programming. These rules will govern how consumers access devices [...]
ACT | The App Association members voice support for IANA transition
Yesterday, ACT | The App Association and a group of its members from across the country sent a letter to leaders in Congress in support of the Internet Assigned Numbers [...]
Two Days Left to Vote for SXSW 2017 Panels
Time is ticking to get votes in for panels at South By Southwest 2017 (SXSW) – the annual tech, film, and music festival in Austin, Texas. ACT | The App [...]
App Association Applauds NTIA Internet Oversight Transition
Today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) confirmed that its oversight of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) would expire on September 30, 2016, and that the International Corporation of Names [...]
How Cloud-based Platform LifeWIRE is Becoming a Critical Lifeline for Homeless Vets
There are currently more than 47,000 homeless veterans in the United States – and another 1.4 million are at risk of homelessness due to poverty, lack of support, and poor [...]
App makers welcome FDA general wellness guidance
Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance for mobile health devices and apps intended for general wellness. The guidance provides much needed clarity for app makers in the connected [...]