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USA Ban Import of New Routers: Domestic Manufacturing Now Required
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented new regulations banning the import and sale of new consumer routers produced outside the United States. The rules require future devices to be fully manufactured, developed, and controlled within the U.S., including chip production and software. Already certified models may continue to be sold and used, while manufacturers may apply for conditional exemptions under strict security conditions. The policy could delay the rollout of new technologies like WiFi 7 and significantly disrupt global supply chains.
A new Oppo flagship tablet, likely the Oppo Pad 5 Pro with model number OPD2511, has been revealed in leaks and is expected to launch in April 2026 in China alongside the Find X9 Ultra. It will feature a 13.2-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and 67W fast charging. Meanwhile, OnePlus is reportedly planning to withdraw from Europe and the US by April 2026, focusing on China and India. In China, Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo have announced price hikes, while Xiaomi is set to launch the 18 Pro with dual 200MP cameras and a 7,000mAh battery.
OpenAI has unveiled the new AI model GPT-5.4, which integrates native computer control, programming, and complex logical reasoning into a single system. The model outperforms competitors such as Anthropic Opus 4.6 in desktop control and achieves high scores in benchmarks like OSWorld-Verified and GDPval. With a context window of up to one million tokens and dynamic tool search, it reduces token usage and lowers costs. Meanwhile, Anthropic is challenging the U.S. Pentagon’s supply chain risk designation, while Nintendo has sued the U.S. government over tariffs on Switch consoles.
AI company Anthropic is facing intense pressure after the Pentagon classified it as a supply chain risk and demanded the removal of security filters for military use. The company has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, arguing the designation is legally invalid and threatens its business. Meanwhile, competitors like OpenAI have secured military contracts, while studies reveal that most firms have not seen measurable productivity gains from AI despite heavy investments. The conflict highlights growing tensions between AI safety, national security, and economic implications.