5 ON YOUR SIDE: Cybersecurity

Federal cybersecurity bans are changing which new routers, robot vacuums, drones, and other connected devices can be sold in the U.S. Consumer Reports says the changes could eventually affect product selection, but many devices already approved for sale remain available.

Citing cybersecurity risks and national security concerns, the Federal Communications Commission has banned certain new foreign-made drones, WiFi routers, and home robotic devices, including robot vacuums, from entering the U.S. market unless they qualify for an exemption or special approval.

Some companies have already received approval. Netgear and Eero, for example, have been cleared to sell certain new router models.

Consumer Reports’ Pang-Chieh Ho says that while those approvals are encouraging, the new rules could still mean fewer choices overall and delays ...