The U.S. government, through the FCC, has banned imports of "advanced robotic devices" and connected power inverters from foreign countries, specifically targeting China, citing national security risks. The ban includes consumer devices like robot vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers, affecting future models seeking FCC approval.
A new US import ban on foreign robots, citing supply-chain and cybersecurity concerns, is set to disrupt the American market, particularly impacting Chinese smart vacuum cleaners which currently dominate the global home automation sector.
The FCC's move to order early license renewals for ABC stations, following calls from President Trump to punish the network for disfavored speech, faces broad opposition from liberal and conservative groups, former FCC officials, and members of Congress, who warn of censorship and dangerous precedent.
ABC has accused the FCC of retaliating against its editorial decisions and Donald Trump coverage by subjecting eight local stations to an expedited license renewal process. The Disney-owned network argues this is an unconstitutional premise, while the FCC denies political motivation, citing employment practices.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned the import of foreign-made advanced mobile robots, including robot vacuums, citing national security risks. Effective immediately, the ban will prevent new models from entering the US market, potentially limiting consumer options and raising prices for automated home cleaning devices.
美国联邦通信委员会（FCC）以国家安全风险为由，禁止进口中国制造的人形和四足机器人。中国商务部对此表示坚决反对，称将采取反制措施，并指责美方泛化国家安全概念，干扰正常商业交易。此举加剧了中美科技竞争和双边关系紧张。
A bipartisan group of former FCC officials condemns the FCC's unusual early license renewal review for ABC's 8 local stations, citing unconstitutional censorship and chilling effect on broadcasters, following petitions from conservative groups.
The FCC has banned new imports of foreign-made advanced robotic devices (humanoids, quadrupeds, connected mobile machines) citing supply chain and cybersecurity risks, prompting China to condemn the move as protectionist.
The FCC proposes banning imports and sales of new advanced robotic devices and power inverters due to security vulnerabilities, citing risks of data manipulation, surveillance, and foreign intelligence enhancement.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr is at the center of several controversies, including a vote to end the national broadcast ownership cap, introducing the JAWBONE Act for suing over coerced content removal, facing a court petition to repeal the News Distortion Policy, scrutinizing children's TV content on gender identity, clarifying comments on Iran war coverage, facing Senate testimony scrutiny, investigating a BBC documentary, proposing changes to broadband billing transparency, and being publicly criticized by Jimmy Kimmel.
The Trump administration's ban on foreign-made home routers over national security concerns has disrupted the US market, with critics arguing the move may worsen security and entrench existing players, despite waivers for some companies.
Environmental groups and space experts warn that proposed orbital datacenters by companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin could cause catastrophic pollution, altering Earth's atmosphere and ozone layer. A petition to the FCC demands a pause on new licenses, citing federal law violations and insufficient environmental impact assessments for millions of planned satellites.
美國聯邦傳播委員會（FCC）投票通過新規，禁止在美國銷售含有被認定構成國安風險的中國企業關鍵硬體裝置。此舉旨在堵住「零組件漏洞」，此前允許包含華為零組件的裝置進入美國市場。
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to eliminate a Biden-era rule that required Internet service providers (ISPs) to itemize all passthrough fees on broadband price labels. The new rule allows ISPs to display aggregate "up to" amounts and provide links, potentially making pricing less transparent for consumers.
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed rules to ban imports of advanced drones, primarily from China, equipped with swarming capabilities and infrared sensors, citing national security risks. This action follows previous bans on Chinese telecom equipment and extends exemptions for non-Chinese components until 2028.
The FCC proposes banning the import and marketing of products from nine companies, including Cogito and XAG, suspected of selling rebranded DJI drones and cameras. The agency cites national security risks, expanding on its December 2025 Covered List ban on foreign-made drones.
Reports suggest that Xtra and Skyrover, two unspecified entities, may soon face an effective ban from operating within the United States. The brief update indicates potential regulatory action, though details regarding the reasons or the specific nature of Xtra and Skyrover are not provided.
A federal judge denied AT&T's request for an injunction against California's Carrier of Last Resort rules, requiring AT&T to continue offering basic phone service to new customers. AT&T sought to end these obligations, citing high maintenance costs for its copper network.
ProPublica revealed that FCC Commissioners Olivia Trusty and Brendan Carr accepted expensive gifts, including Kennedy Center gala tickets, from Paramount while the agency was reviewing its mergers. Ethics experts warn this poses a blatant conflict of interest, compromising the FCC's impartiality and potentially impacting the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
MBK파트너스가 추진하는 스마트폰용 연성동박적층판(FCCL) 제조업체 넥스플렉스의 매각 본입찰 일정이 연기됐다. 시장에서는 MBK의 주요 투자기업인 홈플러스의 회생절차 폐지 결정이 영향을 준 것 아니냐는 해석이 나오지만, MBK 측은 부인했다.
MBK Partners' sale of flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL) maker Nexflex has been postponed due to Homeplus's court-ordered restructuring termination. The delay, attributed to MBK's focus on Homeplus's legal and financial issues, has weakened the acquisition competition as some bidders may withdraw.
Environmental groups, represented by Earthjustice, are petitioning the FCC to conduct a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) before approving applications for orbital datacenters. They cite concerns over cumulative environmental impacts from proposals seeking over a million satellites.
The FCC is reviewing the E-Rate program, which provides discounted internet to schools and libraries. Educators fear funding cuts could force districts to cover tens of thousands in monthly costs, impacting essential services and student access to 21st-century education.
