TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router is coming, if the FCC allows it
The Archer 8 is targeting an October 2026 launch, but TP-Link still needs approval to sell new routers in the US
This $82 USB cable hides a Wi-Fi microcontroller inside its connector
Hacknect can emulate keystrokes, execute payloads remotely, and wipe itself clean on command
Google Nest Wifi Pro three-pack hits new $229 record low
Google's Nest Wifi Pro three-pack has dropped to a new low of $229 at Woot, undercutting its usual $299 price while still offering one of the easiest mesh setups around. The Wi-Fi 6E system adds access to the cleaner 6 GHz band, recent software updates have improved mesh stability and roaming. It also doubles as a Matter and Thread hub for modern smart home devices.
After Wi-Fi 7's Speed Push, Wi-Fi 8 Is Turning to Reliability
Wi-Fi 8 is already taking shape, and while it won't raise peak speeds beyond Wi-Fi 7, it promises something just as important: more reliable, lower-latency wireless performance where it actually matters.
This Wi-Fi receiver can work inside a nuclear reactor, keeping robots connected
Highly anticipated: A team in Japan has developed a Wi-Fi receiver capable of operating in the extreme radiation inside nuclear reactors, an advance that could help robotics teams safely decommission aging power plants. The receiver, developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, demonstrated resilience under radiation doses roughly 1,000 times higher than what typical electronics can withstand.
Delta is bringing free Wi-Fi to flights using Amazon's satellites
Amazon is taking on Starlink with Delta's Wi-Fi deal, but it won't arrive until 2028
The US moves to block most new routers made overseas
FCC rules force router makers to seek approval or move production to the US
Qualcomm is getting ready for Wi-Fi 8 this year, 6G in 2029
The next great hope for AI
TP-Link sued by Texas over alleged China-linked hacking access
Texas AG alleges deceptive marketing and risks to American consumers
FCC proposal could bring outdoor, higher-power Wi-Fi to 6 GHz band
Upcoming vote could unlock faster wireless for immersive tech, robotics, and short-range hotspots
Wi-Fi 8 is already peeking out at CES 2026, even though it won't be finished until 2028
Broadcom and MediaTek preview Wi-Fi 8 silicon on draft specs
American Airlines teams up with AT&T to bring free Wi-Fi to all flights
American believes free Wi-Fi is essential for today's travelers
Apple ditched Broadcom for its own Wi-Fi chip, N1 makes the iPhone faster
Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chip is good, but Android still outruns it
Wi-Fi can accurately identify people, even if they aren't carrying a phone or computer
Device-free identification
TP-Link conducts successful Wi-Fi 8 trials, promises better reliability and lower latency
Not expected to arrive until 2028
New iPhones get Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple's in-house N1 wireless chip
Apple finally puts its own wireless chip in the iPhone
No wearables needed: researchers use WiFi and Raspberry Pi to measure your heart rate in real time
Matching clinical accuracy within seconds
Wi-Fi 7 is expected to bring all of these improvements over Wi-Fi 6, except...
Is it more channel bandwidth, max throughput, or newer bands?
Wi-Fi 8 detailed, even if it's years away: More stable connections, lower latency
Qualcomm previews what's coming in Wi-Fi 8, 1.0 draft specification expected soon
Scientists develop method to identify people by how their bodies disrupt Wi-Fi
New Wi-Fi tech can identify people without cameras or devices
Raspberry Pi $4 Radio Module 2 adds affordable wireless to microcontroller projects
The British foundation is doing all the radio certification process for its customers as well
The eero Pro 6E mesh 3-pack WiFi system is currently $150 off
The eero Pro 6E is a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system built for large homes. It includes three Wi-Fi 6E capable routers, each featuring a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port, double as a Zigbee smart home hub and built-in Thread support.
Researchers find numerous Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities allowing "wormable" exploits over Wi-Fi
Apple already issued patches, so be sure to update your systems immediately
In brief: Security researchers have uncovered a wide-ranging set of vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that could allow attackers to hijack Apple and third-party devices remotely without user interaction. The exploit chain, dubbed "AirBorne," includes 23 individual bugs – 17 with official CVEs – and enables zero-click remote code execution on vulnerable systems.
Sparklink may be the biggest wireless standard you have never heard about
The wireless standard quietly shipping millions
In context: We imagine most of you are familiar with all the major wireless standards – so familiar, in fact, that it's become boring. We don't write much about them anymore, beyond the usual speculation around 6G, there just not that much worth saying. But on our recent trip to Mobile World Congress, we came across something genuinely new in the space. New to the point of feeling almost magical – a new wireless standard.
TP-Link's Archer Pro Wi-Fi 6 router is on sale for $99
The TP-Link Archer AX55 Pro is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with solid range in a compact design. While not the fastest, it supports OneMesh and Wi-Fi EasyMesh, making network expansion easy with compatible devices from TP-Link and other brands.