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Streaming QR codes at 60 FPS achieves nearly 190 KB/s data rate in phone-to-phone tests
Dev wanted a simple method for transfering audio files between devices on different networks.
Clever hacker fits 537,000 domains in a tiny $5 ESP32 ad-blocking dongle
This project uses a clever hashing trick to fit over half a million blocked domains into just 4MB of flash memory.
Elon Musk's Starlink releases smaller and lighter V5 residential kit
You're losing about 25 Mbps from its theoretical top speed, but most residential users probably won't notice this.
Global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments fell 6% in Q1 2026
Global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments have declined 34 percent from their peak in 2021
Fire hydrant signs with Starlink antennas tested for emergency Wi-Fi in disaster-prone Japan
Japan’s Fire Hydrant Sign Co., Ltd. has demonstrated an expansive Wi-Fi network that melds its established infrastructure of street signs with Starlink satellite broadband antennas.
China’s hollow-core fiber trial pushes 51.3 Tb/s over 128 miles without signal regeneration
YOFC, China Telecom, and Dekoli claim a 51.3 Tb/s hollow-core fiber field-trial record over 206.5 km, using 1.2 Tb/s-per-wavelength WDM transmission without repeaters or remote-pumped amplifiers.
Best Wi-Fi Cards for Desktops 2026: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7
These are the best Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 wireless adapters to use with your desktop computer.
The Best Wi-Fi Routers We've Benchmarked in 2026: the best of Wi-Fi 7 from budget to premium
The right Wi-Fi router can make a huge difference in your day-to-day productivity and gaming experience. We’ve tested a slew of models to help you find the best one.
