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Trump\'s \'100% U.S.-made\' tech plan faces reality check as smartphone production costs jump 152%

A new analysis says President Donald Trump\'s push to shift technology product manufacturing entirely to the United States would require major investment and labour. The Consumer Technology Association estimated that relocating full supply chains for 10 widely used products could require $185 billion to $230 billion in capital spending, 555,000 to 668,000 additional full-time workers and up to 19.5 billion kWh a year in power. It said smartphone production costs could rise 152 percent, with consumer prices also likely to increase.

Telecommunications & Media

Satellite connectivity battle heats up as FCC votes on key spectrum auction plan

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is moving to increase spectrum supply to expand direct-to-device satellite services linking smartphones and satellites. The FCC will vote on Oct. 29 on a plan to auction 25 MHz in the 1675-1695 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands. It will also discuss using an additional 482 MHz for space-based supplemental coverage and updating related rules, steps that do not immediately assign spectrum.

Games & Commerce

Rumours swirl of GTA VI Xbox Cloud exclusive streaming deal

Microsoft\'s Xbox has reportedly secured exclusive cloud streaming rights for the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, an IT outlet reported. The Verge cited sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans as saying the game will be streamed only on Xbox Cloud Gaming when it is released, though the term of exclusivity is not known. GTA VI is due on Nov. 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with no details yet on a PC version.