A consumer tech guide argues that shoppers don't need top-tier routers with long spec sheets, and instead should prioritize four features: gigabit Ethernet ports, parental controls, Wi-Fi 6 or newer, and adequate whole-home coverage. It notes that budget routers often include most of these already, and that placement or mesh systems can matter more than raw speed.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-07
Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's Bluetooth-based offline messaging app, has been removed from Apple's and Google's app stores in India after the government invoked Section 69A of the IT Act. Apple's takedown notice, shared by Dorsey, said the app remains available outside India but that access via TestFlight is also blocked there, and Bitchat's website appears inaccessible across Indian ISPs. The move follows an earlier July order directing GitHub to remove Bitchat's code repositories.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-03