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TP-Link is shifting router assembly to the United States following an import ban affecting its products. The move follows restrictions that blocked some of its devices from entering the US market.
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice in the Federal Register directing all federal civilian agencies to stop using DeepSeek products and strip out any that are already installed on their IT systems. DHS cited risks that DeepSeek could transfer sensitive data on government employees and vendors to the Chinese government, and warned its models may contain malware or other security flaws. The order also bars DeepSeek from participating in federal contracts.
TP-Link has signed a letter of intent with manufacturer Key Tronic to assemble its routers at a Mississippi facility, with production potentially starting in early 2027 pending regulatory approval. Wi-Fi 8 routers are expected to be among the first products built there, though TP-Link says many components will still be sourced from outside the US.
Taiwan is adding AI servers and advanced chips to its controlled export list, aligning its policy with U.S. trade restrictions on China. Violators will now face criminal charges under the Foreign Trade Act, punishable by up to five years in prison and fines around $92,500, according to Bloomberg.
Some Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses users reported their devices recorded and transcribed conversations even though they hadn't activated the AI assistant with the wake phrase, including users who had disabled the 'Respond without Hey Meta' setting. Meta told Android Authority the issue has been resolved and that users can review or delete voice logs through settings, but has not explained what caused the bug or how many devices were affected.
Australia is moving to enforce a law barring children under 16 from social media accounts, partly in response to accounts like Varsha Yajman's, who says platform algorithms pushed her toward pro-eating-disorder content as a teenager. Yajman, now 24 and recovering from anorexia, says she still receives weight-loss related content despite using strict safety settings and blocked keywords.
Child protection campaigner Simmons-Read warned that the UK's planned 2027 ban on social media for under-16s 'doesn't go far enough' and could be circumvented by criminals, potentially also deterring young people from reporting grooming. He called for tech platforms to invest more in detecting exploitation as it happens. The government said it is drafting legislation to block children from viewing or sharing nude images on devices, while Meta said it restricts contact between adults and unconnected teens and uses behavioural signals to flag possible grooming.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 that Florida may enforce its 2024 law banning social media accounts for children under 14 and requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The decision overturns a 2025 injunction that had blocked the law after industry groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association sued, arguing it violated free-speech rights. The case now returns to federal court in Tallahassee for further proceedings.
Multiple owners of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, including 2nd- and 3rd-generation models, told Android Authority and Reddit that the devices captured audio without being activated by the required 'Hey Meta' command. Meta told Android Authority the issue 'has been resolved' and pointed users to settings where voice logs can be reviewed or deleted.
Multiple Reddit users reported that their Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, including 2nd- and 3rd-generation models, saved audio recordings and transcripts to the Meta AI app even though they hadn't said the wake phrase and had the 'Respond without Hey Meta' setting disabled. The issue reportedly appeared after a firmware update, and Meta's initial support response only suggested disabling core features like microphone permissions and automatic updates rather than explaining the cause. Meta later told users the issue 'has been resolved' without detailing what caused it.
The FTC and attorneys general from seven states have asked a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt, alleging he repeatedly violated his 2022 lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry. They say he traded stock in dozens of drug companies and discussed the industry on social media livestreams despite the prohibition.
Engadget's review of Meta's audio-only Ray-Ban glasses found six microphones and open-ear speakers that matched the sound quality of prior Gen 2 models, with testers reporting clearer phone calls than with AirPods Pro. Meta says the frames last up to 12 hours with mixed use or six hours of continuous audio, and the reviewer still had about 50% battery after five hours of streaming plus a one-hour call. The glasses retain most Meta AI features like live translation and navigation, but the customizable action button offers only two options compared with more on camera-equipped models.