The US government just blacklisted foreign-made robots and power inverters

The FCC added foreign made humanoid robots, quadrupeds, and power inverters to its Covered List over national security concerns. Here’s what actually changes.

I tried Dell’s sleek XPS 13 and it’s a breath of fresh air for budget Windows laptops

Dell’s new XPS 13 combines a compact aluminum design, sharp touchscreen, and approachable price to give Windows buyers a credible MacBook Neo alternative.

Sony is bringing two new affordable headphones with more color options

Import filings suggest Sony is preparing the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530, the successors to its popular affordable wireless headphones.

American Airlines Flights Resume After Being Grounded by System Outage

The FAA issued a ground stop advisory, keeping the airline’s fleet on the ground.

The US is banning foreign robots
The US is banning foreign robots

The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on “advanced robotic devices” and power inverters made in foreign countries, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission says the ban will include “mobile” robots, such as humanoid and quadruped models – but it is not limited […]

Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years
Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years

Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit on Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the currently unidentified hackers who allegedly stole and leaked private content. It aims to “uncover the identities of these currently unknown and unscrupulous individuals,” referred to as “John Doe 1 and John Does 2 through 100.” The lawsuit also says […]

eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement
eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement

eBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million as part of a settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted with a bizarre harassment and cyberstalking campaign in 2019, as reported earlier by CNBC. The settlement will resolve a lengthy legal saga that revealed how eBay’s former executives sent live insects, a bloody pig mask, a […]

The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding
The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding

In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intention to form a union. Now, US-based employees at the Wikimedia Foundation are joining the union drive, but management at the nonprofit has declined to voluntarily recognize their union. “While the Wikimedia Foundation touts to the public that they […]

Kia’s vehicles are about to get a smart upgrade, starting in 2027
Kia’s vehicles are about to get a smart upgrade, starting in 2027

Starting next year, Kia will begin launching vehicles equipped with Hyundai’s new high-tech infotainment system.

Vermont’s largest energy source is now a virtual power plant
Vermont’s largest energy source is now a virtual power plant

Green Mountain Power’s virtual power plant (VPP) – the state’s largest energy source – cut an estimated $6 million from all customers’ peak electricity costs during Vermont’s early July heat wave.