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Pubcasters ask FCC for relief on ATSC broadcast rule
PBS, CPB and APTS argue that for many stations, following the rule is "physically impossible."How to make tweets talk
Adding sound to tweets is a bit easier than working with audio on Facebook.Pubcasters look for upside from donated ‘zombie’ licenses
The FCC’s TV spectrum auction is producing unusual and unexpected gifts for a handful of fortunate broadcasters in major markets.How public radio is using Amazon’s smart speakers
As more consumers buy smart speakers, stations are beginning to explore how they might reach new audiences with the technology.AWARN public safety group adds members, sets ‘road map’ meeting
AWARN now includes four of the largest emergency-alert originators.Could the auto-transcription service Trint be cheaper?
We ask the founder of Trint if he could drop prices and pursue a more volume-based business model.How to sneak audio into Facebook posts
Embedding a video in a Facebook post is easy. Embedding audio is harder but doable. This article will show you how.NPR One will test in-app donations with U.S., U.K. users
The “one-touch” functionality aims to make it easier for users to donate to NPR and stations.Prompted by auction sales, moves to low VHF bring both challenges and advantages
Stations can save money on equipment and power bills, but some over-the-air viewers may need to change their antennas.Grant will fund study of driverless cars’ possible impact on public media
As the technology comes closer to adoption, a team of public media colleagues wants to ensure the system is getting ready.Attendees at PBS TechCon hear details of ATSC standard’s promise
The interactive components of ATSC 3.0 allow for better audience measurement and interactivity, which could include delivering customized programming exclusively to members.PBS leaders open busy TechCon in Vegas
PBS expanded the TechCon agenda beyond traditional engineering this year to include tracks on content and engagement, development, marketing and digital infrastructure.Speed builds audience, sloth loses them
Just as a broadcast needs a strong transmitter signal, a website needs fast-loading pages.Sound-mixing techniques create real problems for public TV’s oldest viewers
To make sure our programs are accessible to seniors with hearing loss, let's set standards for mixing dialogue, music and sound.60dB’s founder on why short can win the battle for earbuds
Former NPR tech reporter Steve Henn explains how his new audio app aims to get listeners out of their bubbles with short-form ...
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