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Product Launch

GL.iNet releases Slate 7 Pro tri-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router

GL.iNet has launched the Slate 7 Pro (GL-BE10000), a compact tri-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router that can run off a power bank and support 5G cellular dongles.

May 31, 2026 · 2 min

Industry News

Broadcom launches three Wi-Fi 8 chips for routers and mesh networks

Broadcom has launched its BCM6772, BCM6774, and BCM6776 Wi-Fi 8 SoCs, integrating processors, radios, and Ethernet PHYs onto a single die.

May 31, 2026 · 3 min

Product Launch

TP-Link reveals Archer 8 as its first Wi-Fi 8 router

TP-Link has announced the Archer 8, its first Wi-Fi 8 router, scheduled for an October 2026 launch ahead of the standard's finalization in 2028.

May 29, 2026 · 2 min

Industry News

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro Wi-Fi 8 router wins Computex award

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro has won a Computex 2026 Best Choice award, previewing Wi-Fi 8 capabilities like Multi-AP coordination before its release.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min

Industry News

Broadcom unveils BCM677x Wi-Fi 8 SoCs with integrated 5G platform

Broadcom has announced its BCM677x family of dual-band Wi-Fi 8 SoCs, including a flagship model that integrates with a Samsung 5G cellular modem.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min

Research and Innovation

Ordinary Wi-Fi routers can identify people with near-perfect accuracy

German researchers have demonstrated a passive surveillance system that uses ordinary Wi-Fi signals and AI to identify people with near-perfect accuracy.

May 24, 2026 · 2 min

Security Vulnerability

FBI disrupts Russian GRU botnet targeting home routers

The FBI disrupted a Russian GRU campaign that compromised thousands of home routers. Security agencies urge immediate updates to prevent reinfection.

May 23, 2026 · 3 min

Product Rumor

Starlink Mini firmware reveals plans for built-in battery and USB-C

A recently discovered Starlink firmware update indicates SpaceX may be preparing a rugged, battery-powered version of its portable Starlink Mini dish.

May 23, 2026 · 2 min

Policy Update

FCC restricts foreign networking equipment while granting Netgear and Eero exemptions

A sweeping FCC ban on foreign-made networking hardware targets security risks, though Netgear and Eero have secured conditional approval to continue sales.

May 14, 2026 · 3 min

Policy Update

FCC extends software update deadline for foreign-made routers

The FCC pushed back the cutoff for critical firmware updates on foreign-manufactured routers to 2029, delaying the impact of a sweeping ban on imported hardware.

May 14, 2026 · 2 min

Industry News

FBI remotely resets thousands of routers to disrupt Flax Typhoon botnet

Federal agents neutralized a massive botnet targeting home and office routers by remotely wiping malware from compromised TP-Link and Netgear hardware.

May 13, 2026 · 2 min

Product Launch

Xiaomi BE7200 Pro Wi-Fi 7 router launches with five 2.5GbE ports

Xiaomi’s new BE7200 Pro Wi-Fi 7 router features a Qualcomm quad-core processor and support for 600 concurrent devices at an introductory $122 price point.

May 7, 2026 · 2 min

Product Firmware Update

Google Nest Wifi receives first firmware update in 18 months

Google released a security-focused firmware update for the legacy Nest Wifi system, marking its first software maintenance for the mesh hardware since 2024.

Apr 30, 2026 · 2 min