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arkansasonline. com > news > 04/07/2026 > swarm-aero-hits-roadblock-as-fayetteville-board

Swarm Aero hits roadblock as Fayetteville board finds in favor appeal of Planning Department decision | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (815+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- Following an almost three-hour discussion Monday, Fayetteville's Board of Adjustments ruled in favor of an appeal that could lead to the revocation of a drone manufacturer's business license. Swarm Aero -- a California-based developer of autonomous, uncrewed aerial vehicles -- recently…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 03/25/2026 > fcc-bans-foreign-router-imports

FCC bans foreign router imports | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (295+ words) WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has banned imports of new, foreign-made routers, citing supply chain vulnerability and cybersecurity risks. The newest addition to the U. S. "covered list" targets consumer-grade routers, the boxes that connect home computers, phones and smart devices to the…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 04/09/2026 > hackers-ceasefire-will-not-put-an-end-to-us

Hackers: Ceasefire will not put an end to US cyberattacks | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (376+ words) WASHINGTON -- Hackers backing Tehran say an uncertain ceasefire between Iran and the United States and Israel won't end their retaliatory cyberattacks, a warning that American cybersecurity experts say potential targets in the U. S. and Israel should take seriously. A pro-Palestinian, pro-Iranian…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 03/13/2026 > drone-builder-with-fayetteville-factory-secures

Drone builder with Fayetteville factory secures $35 M in financing | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (395+ words) Swarm Aero, a California-based developer of large unmanned aerial vehicles, which recently opened a facility near Drake Field in Fayetteville, has secured $35 million in Series A financing. The financing round was lead by Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures, according…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 02/07/2026 > viral-tin-can-landline-an-appropriate-phone-for

Viral Tin Can landline an appropriate phone for children | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (907+ words) Little kids love to pretend they're on a phone call, even on a landline that isn't plugged in. Now they can have their own landlines. It all started when a bunch of parents decided to surprise their kids with a…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 02/21/2026 > laptops-mini-pcs-easy-cost-effective-for-unsavvy

Laptops, mini PCs easy, cost-effective for unsavvy users | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (160+ words) "Hi, Joy," a reader wrote. "My brother is not computer savvy but needs something to access the internet, mostly for research and online purchases. What have you found that is easy and not expensive?". .. Laptops, mini PCs easy, cost-effective for…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 02/14/2026 > faa-selects-harrisons-north-arkansas-college-for

FAA selects Harrison's North Arkansas College for drone program | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (202+ words) The Federal Aviation Administration has selected the Uncrewed Aerial Systems program at North Arkansas College for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program. "This FAA designation affirms Northark is delivering high-quality, workforce-ready education in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors,…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 02/07/2026 > three-people-arrested-on-suspicion-of-various

Three people arrested on suspicion of various charges in Northwest Arkansas

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (133+ words) The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Three people arrested on suspicion of various charges in Northwest Arkansas Renardo Mahone, 37, of Bluebird Drive in Fayetteville was arrested Thursday on suspicion of aggravated assault on a family or household member. Mahone remained at the Washington…...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 01/03/2026 > 2-linked-to-damage-of-cable-held-in-finland

2 linked to damage of cable held in Finland

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (12+ words) The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette...

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arkansasonline. com > news > 12/13/2025 > helpful-tips-on-finding-the-best-e-book-reader

Helpful tips on finding the best e-book reader for you | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (827+ words) "I can't read e-books because I don't have a Kindle," people tell me. But they can use the free Kindle app on their phones and tablets. Once you've installed the app on your mobile device, you're ready to buy a…...