Verizon customers will have to wait to unlock their phone going forward — here’s why The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you. Tom’s Guide · Jan 13
The US has temporarily eased up on the drone ban, but the exemption list leaves aerial photographers behind The US drone ban has been updated to ease off on pre-approved "Blue List" models and partially US-made drones Digital Camera World · Jan 13
Elon Musk just got permission to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites SpaceX rivals say FCC approval for mega constellation will ‘harm the public’ The Independent UK · Jan 12
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
SpaceX just got approval to launch another 7,500 next-gen Starlink satellites into orbit Starlink will have 15,000 Gen2 satellites in space within the next five years, after a regulatory decision. TechRadar · Jan 11
FCC approves 7,500 additional Starlink Gen2 satellites — service will benefit from higher throughput and lower latency worldwide The FCC has partially approved a significant expansion of SpaceX’s next-generation Starlink constellation, authorizing 7,500 additional LEO satellites under a partial grant. Tom’s Hardware · Jan 11
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
DJI isn't the only drone maker hit by new US laws – the world's first waterproof selfie drone could be next It's not just DJI that's targeted by the US government's new rules on foreign-made drones – they look likely to send the promising HoverAir Aqua drone to Davey Jones' locker too. TechRadar · Jan 9
Firm overseeing FCC’s Cyber Trust Mark Program withdraws over ties to China UL Solutions will no longer be the USCTM's Lead Administrator because of the company's ties with China. TechRadar · Jan 7
Is DJI banned in the US? Yes, but there’s some fine print. This is what the DJI "ban" really means Future DJI drone launches won't be legal to sell in the US, but American pilots can still buy – and fly – existing models Digital Camera World · Jan 6
‘I felt violated’: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot crosses a line Chatbot still being used to digitally undress women and children, while US takes TikTok approach to drones The Guardian - US · Jan 6
Trump Mobile says it's delaying its first-ever smartphone, and the government shutdown is to blame Trump Mobile "had to pause everything on the FCC side of things" during the shutdown, which is why the golden $499 T1 smartphone won't launch this year. Fortune · Dec 31, 2025
The man taking over the Large Hadron Collider – only to switch it off Next head of Cern backs massive replacement for world’s largest machine to investigate mysteries of the universe The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
What will drones look like in 2026? Here are my predictions on what we could see from DJI, Antigravity and others 2025 has been a great year for drones and 2026 could be better. From 360° drones to waterproof ones, here's what the new year could bring. Tom’s Guide · Dec 31, 2025
TechRadar · Dec 28, 2025 The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro seems to be imminent, based on the latest leak With regulatory approval now granted to Samsung's next flagship earbuds, a launch must be close.
The Mary Sue · Dec 26, 2025 Arizona woman catches Verizon charging her $718 for ‘no reason.’ They claim she upgraded. She didn’t: ‘That’s the exact reason I refuse to do autopay’ A woman is calling out Verizon after claiming that the company fraudulently charged her over $700—then made it difficult to get her money back.
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 Trump's Threat to Revoke TV Broadcast Licences Over 'Negative Coverage' Likely Illegal, FCC Rules Clarify Trump criticises late-night hosts, but revoking licenses faces legal and constitutional limits.
International Business Times UK · Dec 24, 2025 Trump Warns Networks Could Lose Licences Over Negative Reports On A Late-Night Rant Donald Trump attacked Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, urged CBS to "put him to sleep" and suggested networks airing negative coverage should lose FCC licences.
Digital Camera World · Dec 24, 2025 I’m an American drone pilot. The new foreign-made drone ban effectively stunts consumer drone tech – and could make aerial photography and videography far more expensive By banning all new non-USA-made drones, consumer drone tech is effectively on an indefinite pause in the US
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 23, 2025 U.S. FCC bans foreign-made drones from DJI, others — DJI to be heavily affected by the announcement, with many American drone pilots up in arms due to lack of viable alternatives FCC's announcement signals the end of DJI in the U.S.
Euronews · Dec 23, 2025 US bans new Chinese-made drones including global leader DJI, citing security risks The US said it would ban all newly-manufactured foreign drones, citing ‘unacceptable risks to national security’. The decision is a blow to Chinese drone makers, including industry leader DJI.
Digital Camera World · Dec 23, 2025 The US has now banned all new foreign-made drones. What does that mean for American drone pilots? While existing drones remain available, all new foreign-made drones will now be banned from launching in the US
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 US bans world’s biggest drone maker over national security concerns China’s DJI currently supplies drone technology to law enforcement and emergency response agencies in the US
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 23, 2025 US smart home company accused of rebranding footage-leaking Chinese cameras — Nebraska AG to sue Resideo over selling banned security cameras Resideo sued by Nebraska AG over rebranding footage-leaking Chinese cameras
TechRadar · Dec 23, 2025 US DJI ban is here – here's what users of DJI drones and cameras need to know As the FCC adds DJI to its Covered List, here's what we know so far about restrictions on the company's products in the USA.