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"LAS VEGAS \u2014 Federal Communication Chairman Julius Genachowski is a busy guy facing a wide range of technology, communication and competitive issues, but when he sat down with Mashable at CES 2012, he focused on three key areas, all of which could have a significant impact on mobile, connectivity and even the U.S. economy for the foreseeable future: spectrum, rural broadband and SOPA.\nWireless spectrum is a \u201Cscarce resource,\u201D says the FCC chair, but it\u2019s also \u201Cthe oxygen that fuels our mobile economy.\u201D  Genachowski said that prior to the iPhone, no one could have anticipated the increased demand for spectrum.  The simple fact is we\u2019re now engaged in far more data-hungry activities and the FCC is fully engaged in trying to solve the \u201Clooming spectrum problem.\u201D\nFor now, Genachowski and the FCC are focusing on tapping into previously unused spectrum like White Spaces (unused broadcast TV spectrum) and more spectrum license auctions. He wouldn\u2019t speak directly to concerns that some wireless companies might misuse licensed spectrum. Instead, he told Mashable, \u201CWe need to make sure that that part of the ecosystem stays competitive. Competition will drive innovation and investment.\"\nOn the subject of rural broadband, Genachowski said, \u201CUbiquitous, universal broadband is a major strategy.\u201D Part of the solution, he said, lies in the modernization of the government\u2019s outmoded Universal Service Fund, which originally targeted landline ubiquity. Now it\u2019s been redirected to nationwide broadband coverage. Part of the fund strategy, said Genachowski, is \u201Cwhoever has the best strategy to get broadband to rural America can qualify for funding.\"\nThe Stop Online Privacy Act (SOPA) is a hot-button issue that typically elicits some very emotional responses. However when we asked Genachowski if SOPA is \u201Cgood\u201D or bad,\u201D he offered only this somewhat cryptic response, \u201CThe issues that are raised with SOPA are very serious and they need to be overcome.\u201D\nYou can see our full interview with the FCC chairman in the video (above).\nSee Also: The hottest stories from the floor of CES 2012!\nCES 2012: Mashable's Photo Coverage From the Ground\nCheck out more gadgets, booths and appearances from our team on the ground at CES 2012.\n\n\nSecond Day on the CES Floor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSolar-Powered Car\nCovered in HIT photovoltaic modules, this super-sleek vehicle won the World Solar Challenge race\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolaroid Tablet\nPolaroid shows off its 7\" tablet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikon Models\nNikon had some interesting folks on hand to promote the Nikon 1 camera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntel Ultrabook\nIntel had a whole booth touting the new Ultrabooks, the new ultrathin line of laptops and tablets sporting its processors. Read more here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntel's booth\nIntel also displayed some home entertainment devices powered by their chips.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedfield Enabled Phone\nAt CES, Intel showed off devices running Medfield -- the chip Intel hopes will catapult the company into mobile devices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHybrid PC-Tablet\nIntel displayed a laptop-tablet hybrid that was convertible \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUltrabooks @ CES\nMany laptops makers had their own Ultrabooks on display at Intel's CES booth.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Memo Pad\nNative Play introduced a video memo pad at CES that would help people remember their lives with video assistance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwivl\nThis base allows you to film yourself with your camera-enabled smartphone, or use video chat functions. The base follows you as you move, so you don't have to readjust the camera.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwivl\nThe base can also follow a marker, that you hold in your hand.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwivl\nThe Swivl should be out sometime in Q1, according to their website.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSony Crystal LCD TV\nThis sharp looking TV is Sony's newest offering. The screen is made up of thousands of LEDs, meaning a much sharper picture. Read more about it here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSony TVs and Smart Phones\nA demonstration of how a Sony TV can display an Xperia phone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSony TVs and Smart Phones\nEven games look much better when on a giant Sony television.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSony Xperia S\nSony's new smartphone, the Xperia S\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSony Xperia S\nThe new phone, side by side with a iPhone, which makes the iPhone look miniature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries presented by Wendy's\n\n\n\n\nThis CES Video is presented by Wendy's, where $1 gets you more. 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