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Previously, foreign-made routers and drones were only allowed to receive software updates until early 2027, potentially ...

A new move from the Federal Communications Commission is being framed as a national security step. But if you already have a router at home, the bigger question is simple: how long will it keep ...

The Federal Communications Commission clarified this week that its sweeping ban on foreign-made consumer routers also affects portable hotspot devices. The FCC added a new section to an FAQ titled, ...

If you're still using an older Wi-Fi router in your home, the FBI has a warning for you: You're putting yourself at risk for a cyber attack. Millions to receive $250 and $500 payments this month Omar ...

When disaster strikes, your smartphone might just be your best friend. From Google Wallet to Apple Pay, digital tools are becoming part of emergency preparedness. Tech expert Michael Garfield, the ...

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The FBI and Department of Justice recently disrupted a Russian attack targeting home and small-office business routers. Here's how to protect yours. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home ...

The US FCC's ban on foreign-made routers is benefiting a very small number of companies. Here's what companies are blocked from import, which are exempt, and why, as of April 15, 2026. In March, the U ...

Netgear has gotten FCC approval to sell new routers in the US. The FCC ban restricts foreign-made routers from import or sale in the US. Existing Netgear routers will also continue to get updates.