A new breakthrough in wireless technology could dramatically boost internet speeds while cutting energy use—by switching from radio waves to light. Researchers have developed a tiny chip packed with ...

A home WiFi network should feel like a locked front door. Unfortunately, many routers ship with settings that leave that door wide open, allowing curious neighbors, opportunistic hackers, or automated ...

Modern device software and operating systems typically receive firmware updates over time with bug fixes and security patches. But when those devices hit end-of-life (EOL) status, and official support ...

It’s hard to overstate the role that Wi-Fi plays in virtually every facet of life. The organization that shepherds the wireless protocol says that more than 48 billion Wi-Fi-enabled devices have ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: An emerging surveillance method ...

Whether you're at the gym, taking a walk, or on a phone call, you've probably used wireless earbuds at one point or another. When they came out years ago, just about everyone ditched the wired version ...

Public WiFi can expose sensitive personal and financial data if you log into accounts, enter passwords, or connect without basic security protections. Small mistakes—like skipping a VPN or leaving ...

If your Wi-Fi repeatedly causes problems, the cause may be inside your own home. Routers are often placed near devices that interfere with the wireless signals and slow down the connection. Below, you ...

Wi-Fi internet has reached a point of utility and ubiquity that just about everyone wants it and needs it every day. Of course, much like unscrupulous individuals stealing cable, not everyone wants to ...

A 44-year-old man was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for operating an “evil twin” WiFi network to steal the data of unsuspecting travelers during flights and at various airports ...

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Speedtest.net’s owner Ookla has published a new report detailing Wi-Fi performance of iPhone 17 users in the wild. The data shows that the new iPhones gets significantly faster WiFi speeds compared to ...