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HP blocked third-party cartridges in printers by firmware update

18.03.26

The International Imaging Technology Council (Int'l ITC) trade organization has criticized HP over its printer firmware updates.

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China has banned steering wheels instead of steering wheels. Just like Tesla electric cars

18.02.26

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China's new requirements pose serious challenges for steering wheels shaped like a steering wheel. The standard requires impact tests to be conducted at ten specific points on the steering wheel rim.

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China bans electric cars with hidden door handles

08.02.26

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China is introducing a new safety standard for cars that bans hidden door handles. The standard will come into effect on January 1, 2027.

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Media start blocking Internet Archive to prevent AI accessing their articles

03.02.26

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Publications have begun restricting Internet Archive access to their materials over concerns that artificial intelligence companies could use the web service to obtain content.

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US bans imports of all foreign drones, including DJI, due to national security threat

26.12.25

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US Federal Communications Commission has decided to ban the import of new foreign-made drones into the country unless they have received an official recommendation from the US Department of Defense.

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Google will keep some goo.gl links – only inactive will be disabled

04.08.25

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Instead of blocking completely, from August 25, 2025, Google will only deactivate those links that have not been used since the end of 2024.

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Developers on russia will no longer be able to create Apple apps

27.02.25

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Apple has blocked russian developers from accessing the Apple Developer Enterprise Program (ADEP) platform.

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YouTube has been almost completely blocked in russia

28.12.24

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YouTube traffic has dropped by 80% and most users cannot access the site without paid VPN services, which are difficult to pay for due to sanctions. Free VPNs are no longer able to bypass the block.

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Viber is no longer available in Russia. Roskomnadzor has restricted the use of the messenger

18.12.24

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Roskomnadzor announced the blocking, citing an alleged "violation of legal requirements," which the authorities claim is necessary to combat extremism.

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