A Wi-Fi standard is like a blueprint for technology companies. It defines the specifications according to which Wi-Fi routers and networking gear transmit wireless data to PCs, smartphones, and more.

Earlier this year, Australian police arrested a passenger for running a malicious Wi-Fi network both at an airport and during a flight. The setup looked just like the airline's own Wi-Fi service, but ...

Before you call your internet provider in a panic, here's how to fix your iPhone or iPad's Wi-Fi in just a few steps. Your iPhone says it's connected, but nothing loads. Your iPad keeps dropping Wi-Fi ...

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New Mexico-based Solstar Space is developing Wi-Fi access points for NASA spacecraft, instruments, rovers, landers and Artemis astronauts. Credit: Solstar Space SYDNEY, Australia — Solstar Space ...

Wi-Fi 8 has seemingly been confirmed as the next generation of wireless connectivity, but early indications suggest it will not deliver a dramatic leap in raw speed. Recently, Qualcomm revealed Wi-Fi ...

Reliable home Wi-Fi is essential in 2025, but the right plan depends on where you live, your budget and how your household connects. Providers and connection types vary widely, which is why we’ve ...

The Netgear Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system was 36% off during the Prime Day sale, but you can still snag it for a 22% discount. This mesh system offers easy setup through the app, and ...

iPhone 17 users are reporting that Wi-Fi sometimes cuts out. The issue seems to affect all four iPhone 17 models. A fix will hopefully arrive with iOS 26.1 or sooner. A new iPhone lineup invariably ...

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Back in the day, if you ever felt like someone was watching you, you merely had to look around for a creep or two. Today, thanks to the advent of virtually invisible wireless networks, things aren't ...