The FCC added the Matic robot vacuum to its ban waiver list, but the product didn't actually need it since its radio components were already approved years prior. The FCC's bans on certain foreign tech only block future products from US import, not existing approved equipment.
Background
The FCC has implemented bans on certain Chinese-made drones, routers, and robot vacuums over national security concerns, creating import restrictions for future products from affected manufacturers.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 6, 2026 at 05:15 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10