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My home's Wi-Fi dead zones were worse than I thought - here's what fixed them

Why Home Wi-Fi Dead Zones Are Becoming a House-Layout Problem, Not Just a Router Problem

ZDNET reports that Wi-Fi dead zones can persist even on a 1 Gbps plan.
The article points to router placement, device load, home layout, and wiring as key causes.
The broader takeaway is that in-home coverage is now a structural consumer tech issue.

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DT Editorial Team·May 11, 2026·via zdnet.com

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FCC to allow banned drones and routers to receive critical updates until 2029

FCC extends update window for restricted foreign-made drones and routers until 2029

The FCC moved the update cutoff from March 1, 2027 to January 1, 2029.
The policy concerns foreign-made drones and routers linked to security risks.
The extension gives users more time to replace or transition affected hardware.

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DT Editorial Team·May 10, 2026·via mashable.com

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Why Has the US Banned Foreign-Made Routers?

The FCC’s Foreign-Made Router Ban Opens a New Front in Consumer Tech Policy

The FCC ban targets new consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the US unless approved.
Existing routers in homes and currently approved products on shelves are not affected.
The agency cites national-security concerns and prior cyber campaigns involving router vulnerabilities.

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DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via wired.com

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Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords | TechCrunch

Russian hackers hijacked home routers in broad credential-theft campaign

Fancy Bear is accused of hijacking thousands of home and small-business routers.
The attackers used unpatched MikroTik and TP-Link devices and altered traffic settings.
Researchers said the campaign affected at least 18,000 victims in about 120 countries.
The goal was to steal passwords and authentication tokens by redirecting users to spoofed sites.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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FCC Bans All New Routers Not Made in America

FCC Bans All New Foreign-Made Routers From the American Market

FCC halts new equipment authorizations for all non-US-made routers
Previously approved foreign routers may still be sold but no new models can enter the market
Policy targets national security risks from potentially backdoored foreign networking hardware
Major brands like TP-Link and Asus face severe market disruption
Legal challenges from trade groups and civil liberties organizations are expected

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·4 min read·via arstechnica.com

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Your wireless router is now banned from sale in the US

FCC Bans Foreign Routers From US Sale

FCC ruling bars sale of all foreign-manufactured wireless routers effective immediately
Brands like TP-Link, Asus, Netgear and D-Link can no longer be sold new in the US
Existing devices remain legal to use; 90-day compliance window given to manufacturers

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14,000 routers are infected by malware that's highly resistant to takedowns

14,000 Routers Hit by Takedown-Resistant KadNap Botnet

14,000 routers infected, up from 10,000 last August, mostly Asus devices in the US
Uses Kademlia distributed hash table to eliminate central command server
Compromised routers sold as residential proxy network for cybercriminal operations

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