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New wireless routers now banned from sale in the US, but you can still use yours

Your wireless router is now banned from sale in the US, but you can still use it | Close-up photo of the back of a consumer router

Almost every new wireless router for use in US homes is now banned from sale within the country under a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling.

The FCC says that all routers made outside the US “pose unacceptable risks to the national
security of the United States or the safety and security of United States persons” …

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Apple @ Work Podcast: The challenges of remote support for IT

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Tyler Luchtman from My Computer Works joins the show to talk about how they support businesses using Macs and the challenges of remote IT support.

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9to5Mac Daily: March 23, 2026 – iPhone Air popularity, iPad rumors

9to5mac daily podcast

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Roborock Saros 20 demonstrates that AI in a robocleaner can be genuinely useful

Roborock Saros 20 showing the cleaner descend steps as it exits its dock

A lot of fun has rightfully been poked at tech companies rushing to either add AI features to their products without adding any actual value to the owner experience, or to relabel existing features as AI. Robocleaners have been cited as one of many examples.

But the new Roborock Saros 20 demonstrates that, applied thoughtfully, AI can make a genuinely meaningful difference to the its owners. The new machine sits at the top of the company’s lineup at CES 2026, and pet owners especially will want to check it out.

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Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $150 off, M4 MacBook Air clearance at $300 off, M3 iPad Air $200 off, Apple Pencil $59, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 11 Titanium models at $150 off (Slate, Natural, and Gold) as well as Midnight Apple Watch SE 3 models at $50 off. Alongside the ongoing holiday pricing on AirPods Pro 3, we are also featuring the ongoing Amazon M4 MacBook Air clearance deals at up to $300 off, all 11-inch M3 iPad Air cell configs at nearly $200 off, and a relatively rare deal on Apple Pencil (USB-C) at $59. Head below for a closer look at the details.

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