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2026-09-15
eetimes.com
2026-09-15
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently introduced new regulations aimed at enhancing the security of the communications supply chain, particularly focusing on optical connectivity. The rule emphasizes the concept of 'rack sovereignty,' asserting that securing core components like
2026-09-11
tomshardware.com
2026-09-11
2026 has been a challenging year for router manufacturers, as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed strict scrutiny and outright bans on leading companies. In a gesture of leniency, the FCC has issued 'conditional approvals' to firms that have met all necessary requirements, a
2026-08-23
tomshardware.com
2026-08-23
The FCC has revoked certification and banned HoverAir's Versa pocket gimbal camera, which transforms into a drone, citing it as a prohibited UAS critical component. Originally designed to fly via a separate propeller chassis, the device was certified solely as a camera, avoiding the drone ban that h
2026-08-11
tomshardware.com
2026-08-11
The FCC is proposing to expand the scope of the Secure Networks Act to include a ban on importing new-model optical transceivers manufactured in China. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese supply chains, particularly in critical technologies for AI data center i
2026-08-09
tomshardware.com
2026-08-09
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a ban on foreign-made drones equipped with LiDAR sensors, a move that would significantly impact major players like DJI. The ban, framed as a national security measure, classifies such drones under a broad 'military-grade' category, restrictin
2026-08-06
www.phonearena.com
2026-08-06
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tomshardware.com
2026-07-12
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Reflect Orbital's Eärendil-1 satellite project, a low-Earth orbit spacecraft equipped with four 18-meter thin-film reflectors designed to reflect sunlight onto targeted areas on Earth. This initiative aims to test the feasibility of extending
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au.pcmag.com
2026-05-13
The FCC's ban on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers is encountering real-world supply chain challenges, particularly due to shortages in critical components like DRAM and NAND flash memory. AT&T has urged the FCC to allow permissive hardware changes—such as substituting substrate materials and memory module
2026-05-13
uk.pcmag.com
2026-05-13
The FCC's ban on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, aimed at safeguarding national security and public safety, is encountering real-world challenges due to ongoing global semiconductor and memory shortages. AT&T has filed with the FCC, warning that supply chain disruptions—particularly in DRAM and NAND fla