This week we’re talking about subscription TV, curing disease, and colonizing Mars. Questions/comments/tips? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD.

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• Roku Unveils All New 4K, HDR-Compatible Streaming Set-Top BoxesIf you’re shopping for a TV today, a 4K model should be on your list, preferably one that supports HDR—and today Roku unveiled two new set-top boxes that stream both 4K and HDR video right to your set, proving the point.
• Verizon iPhone 7 Users Afflicted With LTE Connectivity ProblemsA growing number of Verizon subscribers are complaining about a serious issue that causes them to regularly lose LTE connectivity on their iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices, suggesting a major bug that needs to be resolved by either Apple or Verizon.
• FCC Delays Vote on Proposal to Make Subscription TV Available on Any Set-Top Box via AppsAn FCC vote on a controversial proposal that would de-couple cable subscriptions from cable set-top boxes was today delayed as the Commission aims to work out "remaining technical and legal issues," the FCC said in a statement.
• What to Expect From Google's October 4th EventGoogle’s October 4 gadget extravaganza is quickly approaching, and if the rumors are true, there’s plenty to be excited about. The company is supposedly getting ready for an entire hardware overhaul, and that means we expect to see not just new phones but possibly also laptops, streaming devices, and more. Have there been rumors? Many! Here’s what we think we know about what Google’s got in store.

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