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FBI Director Hopes People Will “Stop Saying The World Is Ending” Over iPhone Battle

Pens emotional op-ed laying out the government’s case to the public.

It’s been less than a week since a federal judge ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock the San Bernardino killer’s iPhone, and in that time we’ve seen everyone from Tim Cook (penning a letter to express his opposition to the ruling) to the heads of major tech companies and presidential candidates weigh in on the matter. It has become increasingly clear that besides being played out in the courts, the final resolution may rest heavily on public perception of the issue.

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Tim Cook Sends Internal Email To Employees Discussing FBI Battle

Calls for commission on intelligence, technology, and civil liberties and also launches public FAQ about the case.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent an internal email to every Apple employee to lay out more details on the company’s stance regarding its battle with the government over unlocking the accused San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone. The company has also launched a public FAQ page answering questions it has received about the government’s request and Apple’s security measures and stance on the issue.

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Support Swells For Apple’s Opposition To iPhone Unlocking Court Order

Tech leaders and advocacy groups voice support for Apple after CEO Tim Cook published an open letter opposing a court order.

When Apple CEO Tim Cook openly opposed a federal court order for Apple to help the FBI access the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters, it was more than just a public explanation of the company’s stance. Cook’s open letter represented a defining moment in what will become a very public, global debate about the right to electronic privacy versus the needs of law enforcement and national security officials.

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FCC Votes To Bust Cable’s Set-Top-Box Monopoly

Cable and satellite TV providers must basically open-source their programming, allowing anyone to build a set-top box or app to receive it.

People who hate their cable boxes, or hate paying to rent them, have reason to celebrate today. The Federal Communications Commission has voted to open up competition for companies that make alternative boxes, as well as apps that replace the hardware entirely. That wasn’t a shocker: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and the two other liberal members of the commission have favored the plan since it was announced on January 27.

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