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2026-08-19
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tomshardware.com
2026-07-08
Global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments declined by 6% year-over-year in Q1 2026, signaling a downturn in the market following the post-pandemic surge. While demand surged during the height of remote work in 2020 and 2021, the market has since cooled significantly, with overall shipments down nearly
2026-07-04
tomshardware.com
2026-07-04
Japan’s Fire Hydrant Sign Co., Ltd. has demonstrated an innovative integration of traditional street signage with Starlink satellite broadband antennas, aiming to create a resilient Wi-Fi network for emergency communication during natural disasters. Given Japan’s vulnerability to earthquakes, tsunam
2026-06-27
wifinowglobal.com
2026-06-27
This week's tech news highlights significant developments in the semiconductor industry and emerging technologies. Onsemi announced the acquisition of Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $7 billion, marking its largest-ever acquisition. This move strengthens Onsemi's position in A
2026-06-20
tomshardware.com
2026-06-20
A security researcher has transformed Wi-Fi-enabled smart lightbulbs into a 'banned book library,' demonstrating how everyday IoT devices can be repurposed for information freedom and resistance. Using ESP32-powered bulbs with Tasmota firmware, the project creates a stealthy, open Wi-Fi network that
2026-06-15
semiengineering.com
2026-06-15
As the edge AI infrastructure expands, Wi-Fi is evolving from a basic internet access tool into a critical enabler for edge computing. With data processing and storage increasingly localized, Wi-Fi 7 and upcoming Wi-Fi 8 standards are meeting growing demands for reliability, low latency, and enhance
2026-06-09
wifinowglobal.com
2026-06-09
Qualcomm unveiled its new Dragonwing Mobile Broadband Multimedia (MBM) silicon solution in early June 2026, marking a significant step toward AI-enabled connectivity platforms. The new MBM family integrates 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity with multimedia processing and on-device AI, targeting a broader ra
2026-06-04
www.allaboutcircuits.com
2026-06-04
Qualcomm has launched its Dragonwing Mobile Broadband Multimedia (MBM) family, comprising the MBM715 and MBM415 platforms, marking a significant expansion in its broadband hardware offerings. Built on 4nm process technology, these chips integrate 5G modems, Wi-Fi 7, image signal processors, GPUs, an
2026-06-03
tomshardware.com
2026-06-03
Asus has unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, marking a significant step forward in its wireless networking offerings. While maintaining a similar design to its Wi-Fi 7 predecessor, the GT-BE98 Pro, the new model incorporates an unnamed Wi-Fi 8 chipset. Though specific per
2026-05-29
tomshardware.com
2026-05-29
TP-Link has announced its first consumer Wi-Fi 8 product roadmap, with the Archer 8 standalone router scheduled for release in October 2026, followed by Deco 8 and Roam 8 mesh and travel routers in early 2027. While the company highlights improvements in AI-assisted performance, thermal management,
2026-05-25
tomshardware.com
2026-05-25
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have demonstrated that ordinary Wi-Fi routers can be used to identify individuals with 99.5% accuracy by leveraging beamforming feedback information (BFI), a feature introduced in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Unlike previous methods relyin
2026-05-22
wifinowglobal.com
2026-05-22
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www.cnx-software.com
2026-05-18
2026-05-07
www.cnet.com
2026-05-07
Qualcomm launched two new mid-range processors, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, designed for affordable smartphones on May 6, 2026. These chips aim to bring flagship phone features to more budget-friendly devices, significantly enhancing performance and user experience. The new proces