Chip and device makers have been building WiFi 7 support into their hardware for almost two years… but up until recently they’ve been relying on a draft standard. Now WiFi 7 is officially here. The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced that it’s now certifying devices that make use of the latest wireless standard, starting with smartphones, […]
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WiFi 6 officially launches today
A number of phones, laptops, routers, and other devices are already shipping with WiFi 6 baked in, promising improved speed, capacity, and power efficiency, among other things. But we’ll likely see a whole lot more WiFi 6 devices soon, because the WiFi Alliance says the official WiFi 6 certification program goes live starting today. In a […]
Lilbits 368: Huawei can’t seem to catch a break
In the days since the US put Huawei on an “entities list” and prohibited US companies from doing business with the Chinese tech company, the implications have kept piling up. A number of companies based outside the US have ceased working with Huawei, including UK-based chip designer Arm since the company uses some technology developed in […]
WiFi is coming to Internet of Things with new WiFi HaLow standard
There’s a good chance you use WiFi to connect your phone, tablet, or computer to the internet… and to other phones, tablets, and computers on your home or work network. But right now a lot of low-power wearables, smart home products, and other “Internet of Things” devices rely on Bluetooth or other technologies. The Wi-Fi […]