Topic: Cable Box

Recent tech developments include the revelation that a cybercrime gang, rather than a state actor, was likely responsible for the Yahoo email hack. Meanwhile, ICANN has officially transitioned to international oversight, and the FCC has delayed a vote on unbundling cable set-top boxes. The proposed regulations aimed to eliminate annual cable box fees by allowing third-party devices to access content.

President Obama used his weekly address to advocate for FCC rules that would allow consumers to buy their own set-top boxes rather than renting them from cable providers. The hosts dismiss the President's focus on "remote controls" as a distraction. They argue the initiative is actually a move to benefit Silicon Valley giants like Google and Amazon by standardizing video delivery.

The hosts discuss their habits for capturing media clips, including keeping recorders running on television sets constantly. A desire is expressed for a DVR-like device for terrestrial radio to capture fleeting moments while driving.