Adi Robertson, senior reporter at The Verge, discusses the move this week by Senate Democrats to try and overturn the FCC's repeal of net neutrality. Democrats filed a resolution that would require a majority vote in Congress to pass.
It faces the biggest challenge in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Robertson weighs in on the likelihood of it passing and also discusses what various tech companies stand to lose if Democrats are successful.
She also talks about how extreme the response has been to the repeal of net neutrality, noting that she is not surprised how involved people have been in the fight. She says the battle for a free and open internet is one that consumers and internet companies have been fighting for decades.
As companies look toward the metaverse concept to further move their companies online, Shep Ogden, CEO and co-founder of Offbeat Media, spoke with Cheddar about questions investors should be posing to businesses like how customized the metaverse experience will be. "One of the best things that people can do, or companies can do, to be competitive is really find those influencers within the community that are very deep in the space," Ogden added.
Ann Berry, Chief Investment Officer at Wheelhouse, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to break down why Netflix stock saw such a steep decline in after hours trading on Thursday.
Bill Lawton, Principal Research Engineer AT Georgia Tech Research Institute, joined Cheddar News to break down the latest with the controversial rollout of 5G, as the FAA continues to investigate possible flight disruptions.
Dan Ives, managing director and senior equity research analyst at Wedbush, sat down with Cheddar News' Baker Machado to break down the implications of this deal for both Microsoft and Activision, as well as competitors like Sony.
David Trainer, CEO of New Constructs, joined Cheddar News' Michelle Castillo to discuss what the future may hold for Netflix, as increased competition and slowing subscriber growth cause the stock to tumble.
