Wi-Fi generations previously used confusing number and letter names, but things are much simpler today. Here's what the ...

[Wi-Fi 8 is] a departure from the usual speed-chasing, focusing on Ultra High Reliability (UHR) above all else for consistent ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Most public places offer free Wi-Fi but is it safe? Here is what is safe, what’s not and how to protect yourself. Before using free Wi-Fi, make sure it’s the ...

Following a new FBI and CISA alert on May 21, 2024, learn how sophisticated cyberattacks can exploit your Wi-Fi and how to ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- These days, your WiFi might be your family's connection to the world. But you know it doesn't always work as well as it should. As Consumer Reports explains, upgrading to the ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

As wireless communication technology accelerates, Wi-Fi 7 is rapidly entering the consumer market, while the potential of Wi-Fi 8 continues to draw attention. With over 15 years of deep expertise in ...

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In 2025, WiFi feels more like an inalienable right than a premium amenity. For years, travelers have been able to find free connections at hotels, airports, coffee shops and museums around the world.