[ad_1] Buy Nest WiFi 2-pack on Best Buy – $200 Google’s past WiFi routers have had difficulty standing out, but the Nest WiFi’s inclusion of smart speaker functionality gives it an edge over some models. So long as you’re close to an access point, you can talk to Google Assistant. The system is also easy […]
Category: wi-fi
Apple starts selling Amazon’s Eero mesh routers
[ad_1] Technology updates can sometimes make for strange bedfellows, and Apple is providing proof. The tech giant has started selling Eero mesh WiFi routers through its website, starting at $100 for a lone router and $250 for the three-pack you’l likely want to cover a whole home. Yes, that’s right — it’s Apple selling an […]
Senators ask Comcast to open all its WiFi hotspots to students
[ad_1] The politicians gave Comcast until May 22nd to answer questions, including the number of people with enabled public hotspots, how those wireless access points are managed and the kind of performance problems customers might experience if residential spots were free to use. In a response to Engadget, a Comcast spokesperson reiterated the company’s existing […]
D-Link’s latest routers pack WiFi 6 and mesh networking
[ad_1] The lineup also supports WPA3 encryption as well as compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT. The flagship is the Smart AX5400 Mesh WiFi 6 Router (above). D-Link didn’t dive deep into specs, but the name points to 5.4Gbps of total wireless bandwidth on top of its four Ethernet jacks and two USB ports. […]
TP-Link’s $70 WiFi 6 router is destined for Walmart
[ad_1] Those who want a more substantial upgrade can pay $130 for the AX3000 (below). It boosts the peak speed to 2.4Gbps (574Mbps on 2.4GHz) and adds a USB port for your sharing needs. There’s also a slight computational boost through a leap to an unspecified Intel dual-core chip. Both routers will reach Walmart sometime […]
American Airlines offers satellite WiFi to its entire mainline fleet
[ad_1] The airline also plans to install power outlets in every seat for its mainline and two-class regional fleets, and expects to roll out tablet holders to most narrowbody aircraft. You’ll usually have to pay to go online mid-flight. While American does offer free Apple Music streaming, others have been offering free messaging. Delta has […]
Over 21,000 Linksys routers leaked their device connection histories
[ad_1] The attack appear to be relatively straightforward and involves little more than visiting an exposed router’s internet address and running a device list request. It works whether or not the router’s firewall is turned on, Mursch told Ars Technica, and isn’t affected by a patch Linksys released in 2014. There are potentially serious consequences. […]
August halts sales of View doorbell over WiFi problems
[ad_1] In exchange for the trouble, August is offering refunds to those customers who are willing to keep their Views and provide feedback. Those who aren’t happy, meanwhile, have been asked to return their doorbells to stores. The company is adamant that it will resume sales of the View “in the near future” and will […]
Amazon Fire TV no longer needs you to type your WiFi password
[ad_1] While updates are available for devices that are already in the wild, this is primarily meant for people buying new Fire TV hardware directly from Amazon (which pre-assigns your Amazon account). You’ll need to own at least one simple setup device on top of that. It still beats punching in a password for every […]