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Google's latest mesh WiFi system hits an all-time low for a three-pack
A trio of nodes currently costs $149 on Amazon.
Google's refreshed WiFi router comes to Canada and Europe
Google has brought its low-cost WiFi router to Canada and 16 European countries — it's not just for Americans.
TP-Link's latest WiFi 6 mesh system starts at $280
TP-Link has unveiled the Deco X68, a tri-band WiFi-6 mesh router system with reasonable pricing and several improvements over the Deco X60 WiFi 6 model.
TP-Link's latest WiFi 6 router packs 4.8Gbps speeds at a reasonable price
TP-Link has introduced the Archer AX5400, a WiFi 6 router that promises 4.8Gbps connections at a semi-affordable price.
Linksys reveals a WiFi 6E mesh system starting at $450
A single AXE8400 node costs $450 and will cover up to 3,000 square feet.
Netgear's first WiFi 6E router offers plenty of bandwidth for streaming
Netgear's new Nighthawk RAXE500 is the company's first WiFi 6E router, which will use the 6GHz spectrum, granting it access to 59 more channels of bandwidth.
Law bars ISPs from charging rental fees for a modem you own
A law taking effect December 20th prevents your ISP from charging rental fees for modems and other boxes you own.
Qualcomm's next-gen mesh network tech supports palm-sized routers
Nodes based on the Immersive Home Platform could flood your home with gigabit WiFi.
Eero makes it easier for your ISP to support mesh networking
Eero for service providers sets everything up so your ISP can easily sell the Amazon-owned company's mesh networking hardware.
Google's updated WiFi router starts at $99, or $199 for a 3-pack
Just because Google released a Nest WiFi router last year doesn’t mean it’s retiring the one it launched back in 2016. In fact, the tech giant has given the original Google WiFi router a refresh and a new price point for those looking to boost their home coverage. The new Google WiFi router is now available on the company’s store with prices starting at $99 for a single device and $199 for a three-pack.
Google Fiber customers can now use their own routers
If you’re a Google Fiber customer, you were given a router to use with your service when you signed on. Google is changing that, announcing that you’ll be able to use whatever router you want with its internet service. According to the company, the router included with service was “chosen to deliver the best performance for your home network with your Google Fiber connection.”
The star of Netgear’s first WiFi 6 gaming router is its software
Netgear's first WiFi 6 gaming router lets you fully customize your connection for the best internet experience during a match.
Google optimizes its WiFi routers for slow internet connections
Google has updated its WiFi routers to boost performance with slow internet connections, helping them handle more tasks at once.
Linksys unveils a more affordable mesh router with WiFi 6
Linksys' new Max-Stream AX1800 Mesh WiFi 6 router promises whole-home networking and fast speeds for a relatively modest $150.
ASUS announces a trio of WiFi 6-capable mesh routers for $300
ASUS' latest mesh router system won't break the bank for those looking to upgrade to WiFi 6.
Qualcomm's 6GHz WiFi tech helps with crowded wireless networks
Qualcomm has unveiled a slew of 6GHz WiFi parts that could improve the performance and reliability of your wireless network.
Save $70 on Google's much-improved Nest WiFi bundle
Google's Nest Wifi router and access point bundle is on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond for $200.
Eero's mesh WiFi routers now support Apple HomeKit
Eero has acted on its promise of supporting HomeKit for Routers. You can now add any Eero, Eero Pro or Eero Beacon device running eeroOS 3.18.0 (or later) to Apple's Home app, letting the mesh WiFi routers firewall your smart home devices so that a vulnerability in one doesn't compromise your entire local network. You can allow gadgets to communicate automatically with the devices their manufacturers approve, limit them to HomeKit or remove all restrictions if necessary.
Netgear's Nighthawk WiFi 6 mesh routers aren't crazy expensive
When Netgear introduced its Orbi WiFi 6 mesh router last fall, one of the things that stood out the most was its $700 price tag. Now, Netgear is ready to unveil a more affordable option. At CES this week, it introduced the Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System, a router and satellite kit that will start at $229.99.
Razer embraces 5G with its Sila home router concept
Turns out, not even Razer is immune to the hype surrounding 5G right now. In addition to its tiny, modular Tomahawk desktop, the company also revealed today it's been working on a home 5G router thanks to a little help (otherwise known as "some grant money") from the Singaporean government.