If you own a drone or router made outside the US that was banned by authorities, there’s some good news. These devices will still be able to get important updates for a few more years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced an extension that allows affected products to receive critical software updates until January
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The European Union has a new tool called the anti-coercion instrument, introduced in 2023, which allows it to respond quickly to economic pressure from foreign governments. Recently, EU leaders debated whether to use this “bazooka” against the US in retaliation for threats of tariffs related to Greenland. This mechanism is designed to protect EU member
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Last week, news emerged that Meta is planning to acquire Chinese AI startup Manus for about $2 billion. Manus is known for its advanced AI agent that can handle tasks like conducting job interviews and analyzing stock data. Meta intends to incorporate Manus’ AI technology into its own products to boost its capabilities. However, the
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Apple has made significant updates to its App Store policies in Japan. These changes come after years of resistance and are part of efforts to align with new Japanese regulations. The goal seems to be balancing regulatory demands with protecting both consumers and the company’s interests. What’s New in Japan’s App Store Policies Apple has
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Big US tech companies are pouring more money into lobbying the European Union than ever before. They want to influence new rules around digital technology, especially AI and regulations like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). A recent report shows that 733 companies in the digital sector are spending around
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Microsoft has been one of the rare big tech companies refusing to play along with President Donald Trump’s demands. While many of the largest tech firms have publicly supported or at least shown loyalty to Trump, Microsoft has kept a low profile when it comes to his political moves. The company’s CEO, Satya Nadella, has
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The US government is thinking about new rules that could stop many products made with American software from being sent to China. This move could be one of the broadest trade actions taken by Washington in recent years. If it happens, it could cause big disruptions in the worldwide tech supply chain and make things
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Recently, the Trump administration made a bold offer to nine top universities. They were asked to accept a set of strict conditions in exchange for federal benefits. These included promoting more conservative voices, ending programs that punish or belittle conservative ideas, giving up control over admissions and hiring, adopting biological definitions of sex and gender,
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A recent change in US visa policy could dramatically alter the way tech companies hire foreign workers. A new $100,000 fee for sponsoring H-1B visas has been announced, and it applies to all new applications. This move is expected to increase costs for companies seeking to bring in high-skilled international talent, potentially shifting the landscape
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A year after Europe introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), it’s clear that the law isn’t working out well for Apple customers in the European Union. Instead of helping, it’s causing more problems—limiting choices, risking privacy, and making the user experience worse. Apple is now asking the European Commission to reconsider the law, saying it
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