Netgear's first WiFi 7 router offers extra-low latency for gamingThe Nighthawk RS700S also provides speeds up to 5Gbps.By J. Fingas, 03.14.2023
NASA helped find a security hole in spacecraft networksThe vulnerability also affects aircraft and power plants, but it's relatively simple to fix.By J. Fingas, 11.15.2022
WiFi security flaw lets a drone track devices through wallsIntruders could find weak points in your home, or even track people.By J. Fingas, 11.03.2022
Google Fiber will offer 5Gbps and 8Gbps internet plans in early 2023Your cable provider's best plan suddenly seems mediocre.By J. Fingas, 10.14.2022
Netgear’s Orbi 860 mesh routers are a more affordable option for multi-gig internetBut they’re still very expensive.By J. Fingas, 10.11.2022
Amazon built Eero WiFi extenders into its latest Echo Dot speakersYou can also use your phone hotspot as an internet backup.By J. Fingas, 09.28.2022
Eero's newest mesh routers include a WiFi 6E modelYou'll also find an upgraded WiFi 6 router.By J. Fingas, 03.23.2022
Lumen is the second major US internet provider to leave RussiaThe company is concerned about security.By J. Fingas, 03.08.2022
Ethernet co-inventor David Boggs dies at 71'Packets' were the key idea that made data transmission incredibly reliable.By S. Dent, 03.01.2022
Comcast tests the first multigigabit cable modemWhether or not you'll get full use of that bandwidth is another matter.By J. Fingas, 01.13.2022
Comcast won't enforce Northeast data caps until 2023 at the earliestThe plan might be on indefinite hold.By J. Fingas, 12.16.2021
Amazon explains outage that took out a large chunk of the internetThe company also promised an easier way to track failures.By J. Fingas, 12.11.2021
Boeing gets FCC approval for a satellite broadband networkThe constellation might offer competition to rivals like SpaceX.By J. Fingas, 11.03.2021
Eero will upgrade mesh WiFi routers to support the Matter smart home standardAll 'modern' routers will be eligible.By J. Fingas, 10.23.2021
Netgear's quad-band WiFi 6E mesh router will set you back $1,500Are you willing to pay a premium for no-compromise wireless?By J. Fingas, 10.12.2021
TP-Link's latest WiFi 6 router includes a dedicated band for gamingIt's a high-performance router with a reasonable price.By J. Fingas, 09.15.2021
Amazon Eero 6 WiFi router packs are up to 38 percent off for Labor DayCover your whole home with WiFi 6.By J. Fingas, 09.04.2021
California's upcoming open fiber network could make fast broadband more accessibleA newly passed bill clears the way for speedy 'middle-mile' service.By J. Fingas, 07.17.2021
Google's refreshed WiFi router comes to Canada and EuropeYou don't need to be an American to give it a try.By J. Fingas, 06.16.2021
Google's speedier internet standard is now an actual standardQUIC can now improve data connections beyond Google.By J. Fingas, 05.31.2021