alt.hn

3/24/2026 at 5:24:47 PM

The US bans all new foreign-made network routers

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-us-bans-all-new-foreign-made-network-routers-223622966.html

by ZunarJ5

3/24/2026 at 5:34:26 PM

From one side, that sure... does have some point. Well, I mean, one could potentially install some kind of a backdoor on the networking hardware they produce, and if it's state-controlled, then it could potentially be a threat.

From the other side, though...

That's crazy. Maybe I'm missing something obvious, or maybe I'm just stupid, I don't know; but at this point, with almost no manufacturing in the USA, this feels like shooting yourself in the foot. Or rather, it's like shooting yourself straight up in the head if manufacturing will not be efficiently (so it can satisfy the demand) moved to the USA (which is a big challenge).

by dryarzeg

3/24/2026 at 5:48:02 PM

Fucking Christ. Guess we're gonna get a wall after all. We're all going to be required to have wispy comb-overs and clown makeup by next year.

by kgwxd