Selective Output Control

FCC Hands Hollywood The Keys To Your PC, Home Theater, And Future

Boing Boing | Posted 05.25.2011

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The FCC has given Hollywood permission to activate the "Selective Output Control" technologies in your set-top box. These are hidden flags that allow ...

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Dear FCC, Please Don't Let Hollywood Break My TV

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gary Shapiro

The MPAA is back -- this time, before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) -- asking permission to disable lawfully purchased HDTV-capable TVs.

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