Tech Brew Ride Home Your Router Is Likely Banned
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Mar 24, 2026 A new US ban targets foreign-made home routers over security worries. AI can now take control of your computer and automate tasks remotely. Big shakeups hit gaming with mass layoffs and major production cuts. Prediction markets are tightening rules to curb insider trading and conflicts of interest.
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US Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Over Security Fears
- The FCC banned imports of new foreign-made consumer routers citing severe cybersecurity risks to U.S. critical infrastructure.
- The order targets newly imported models, references hacks like Vault and Assault Typhoon, and exempts devices cleared by the Pentagon.
Claude Can Now Operate Your Mac Like A Human
- Anthropic's Claude can now control a Mac to perform tasks by typing, moving the cursor, or using app connectors like Google Calendar and Slack.
- The feature is in Research Preview for CloudPro/CloudMax macOS users, warns against sensitive apps, and includes safeguards against prompt injection.
Avoid Giving Claude Access To Sensitive Apps
- Avoid using Claude's computer control with apps that handle sensitive data since Anthropic disables some of those by default and warns of errors.
- The company recommends stopping the agent at any time and limits the preview to macOS subscribers to gather feedback.