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India joins US-led 6G initiative with 25 countries: What new global alliance means for the future of internet and wireless connectivity

India has joined a global coalition spearheaded by the United States to advance the development of 6G wireless technology. The partnership, which includes 25 nations, aims to align national strategies for 6G and ensure that next-generation networks reflect shared security interests. The initiative was discussed during the G20 Innovation Ministerial,…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

India joins US-led global initiative to shape next-generation 6G networks

India has joined twenty-four nations in a global initiative for 6G network development. This agreement was finalized following a bilateral meeting between US and Indian officials. The G20 Innovation Ministerial meeting was hosted by the United States Department of Commerce. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across semiconductors, AI, and data…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

US bans Polestar but not Volvo in baffling EV ruling — data security fears force exit for premium brand, while its sister company gets a green light

New US rule will ban Polestar EVs over data security fears, even though none of the EVs it sells in North America are built in China.

TechRadar · Jun 29

DJI and other drone companies get a partial reprieve in the US – but the ban on new models still stands

The Department of Commerce has decided not to make the US's worrying 'DJI ban' even worse.

TechRadar · Jan 12

US Department of Commerce lifts planned crackdown on Chinese drones, including DJI — company gets reprieve ahead of Xi-Trump meeting in April, but the FCC ban still stands

The U.S. Department of Commerce has retracted its proposal to stop the import of DJI drones, but the FCC's ban means that the U.S.'s doors are closed to new DJI models anyway.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 11

U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department

The U.S. Department of Commerce didn't renew the validated end-user status of these chipmakers, requiring them to acquire annual licenses to import chipmaking tools containing U.S. tech into their Chinese fabs.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 1

TP-Link routers face potential U.S. ban over alleged China-related national security concerns — company "vigorously disputes" Department of Commerce's findings

Already under intense scrutiny for alleged ties to China, TP-Link, a now-U.S.-based and operated company is on the verge of being banned. In a new proposal concocted by the Department of Commerce, and backed by the Department of Justice, Defense and Homeland Security, TP-Link routers might no longer be allowed…

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 31, 2025

Would Jimmy Kimmel Have Standing To Bring a Jawboning Claim Under Murthy?

Whatever standing rule applies to the red team should apply to the blue team.

Reason · Sep 19, 2025

White House reveals nebulous plans to put government data on the blockchain — 'The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain because you are the crypto president'

The White House announced plans to put statistics on 'the blockchain' for... reasons.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 27, 2025

Commerce Secretary Lutnick: US GDP Statistics To Be Published On Blockchain

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday said the Department of Commerce will begin publishing its statistics on the blockchain, including gross domestic product (GDP).

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025