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Wi-Fi 6 Release 6 at CES 2022
Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 offers better upload performance and power efficiency

The Wi-Fi Alliance announced Wi-Fi Release 2, which improves the Wi-Fi 6 standard. Release 2 brings improvements to upload performance and offers more power efficiency at all supported bands, and more.

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Turn off the microwave to boost Wi-Fi signal at home, says UK media regulator

Struggling to make a stable video call at decent quality over Wi-Fi? Try turning off the microwave oven or shifting your router away from appliances.

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The Apple Watch Series 4 is up to $350 off on Amazon right now!

Amazon may have the lowest price ever for the Apple Watch Series 4 in its Cellular+WiFi version, and more discounts on non Cellular versions

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The Wi-Fi 6 certification program kicks off as faster Wi-Fi is on its way

The Wi-Fi Alliance announced the kick-off of the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 certification program. What this means is simply that the technology is ready to go

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eero Wi-Fi mesh routers on sale as Amazon’s acquisition closes

The newly-minted Amazon-owned eero is reiterating pledges to ensuring customers' privacy while they use their mesh Wi-Fi networks.

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Broadcom Wi-Fi 6 modem is on Samsung Galaxy S10 series

The modem is capable of handling WI-Fi 6 connections as well as Bluetooth 5. It's an industry first and it's on the Galaxy S10 smartphone series.

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What is WiFi 6? And why it’s so important to the future of your mobile lifestyle

WiFi 6 is the future. We're telling you all about what it is, as well as why it is important to the future of your mobile lifestyle.

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Google Stations expanding to the Philippines, proliferating fast public Wi-Fi

The fast and free Wi-Fi hotspot program, done in coordination with Google and local ISPs, is spreading to its sixth country: the Philippines.

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Qualcomm launches Wi-Fi 802.11ay modems for 10Gbps throughput

The new Wi-Fi modems are seen in use with remote augmented and virtual reality uses and more latent things such as the smart home.

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Wi-Fi 6 coming, as new Wi-Fi naming system has been announced

The Wi-Fi Alliance has introduced Wi-Fi 6, and, at the same time, has announced a new naming system for Wi-Fi standards moving forward.

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iOS
Here’s how to solve your iPhone Xs connectivity problems

Solving your iPhone Xs connectivity problems is very simple if you don't mind losing some passwords, just follow these easy steps

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A new Chromecast has made it to the FCC… again

We've been waiting for an update to come for the original OTT TV device from Google and it seems that the radios will be getting a big revamp.

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Spectrum Mobile begins service with similar terms to Xfinity Mobile

Just like Comcast's own Xfinity Mobile, the service is offer on top of Verizon's LTE network and a mesh of free Wi-Fi hotspots across the nation.

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Satellite-based in-flight Wi-Fi soon to come on Spirit Airlines

All of the super-low-cost airliner's fleet will be able to traffic decently speedy Wi-Fi by next summer. Will you be flying Spirit more often?

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Patch to Google Cast bug will speed up Google WiFi, Chromecast devices

Users of those devices were disappointed to see slow speeds and no one exactly knew why, but Google's put the spanner to the works.

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Qualcomm and OnePlus respond to one root backdoor, hacker finds data dump function

One hole is getting patched (somewhat) while another allows for personal data, including location, to be recorded, dumped and taken away.

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Essential Phone patched of KRACK with Android 7.1.1 update

The Essential Phone is getting a fix for one scary Wi-Fi vulnerability. On the other hand, some big feature improvements are also in this update.

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Verizon SmartHub is a cellular smart home router

In an intersection between cellular hotspots and smart home hubs, it's a combination LTE data router and smart home manager. Simple enough.

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Google WiFi router rumored to mesh network, be controlled by OnHub app

Details about Google WiFi are shaky at this point, but at this point, the company could be looking to compete with routers that can mesh into a network.

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iOS
Patent firm Voip-Pal looks for $7 billion as it sues Apple, AT&T, Verizon

Voip-Pal is looking for $7 billion in cumulative damages from the suits against the three companies or licensing agreements.

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