TP-Link has opened Australian preorders for the Archer 8 Ultra, its first Wi-Fi 8 router. It carries an RRP of $1,499 and is available to order through four major retailers from 1 October 2026. TP-Link says Australia is one of the first markets in the world to get the hardware. Buyers should note that the
A Welcome Shift Away From the Speed Race Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the Wi‑Fi 8 story is what it is not focused on. For more than a decade, each new Wi‑Fi generation has arrived with increasingly eye-catching peak speed figures. Marketing materials touted theoretical maximum speeds of several gigabits per second, then tens
Apple’s iPads are popular tablets, and the brand sells several different models. But while there are plenty of iPads to choose from, figuring out which ones are actually the newest isn’t straightforward. Unlike the brand’s iPhone lineup, iPads don’t follow a simple numbering system, so model names alone don’t tell you how new an iPad
These towering routers aren’t quite as big as the far more expensive Orbi 970 Series, but they have a similar design and are relatively large. The main router has four 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, while the satellites make do with two 2.5 Gbps ports apiece. There’s no USB. Setup is quick and easy using the
It wasn’t just Gen Z and young millennials sneaking out of work and secretly taking some time off over the summer months. Bosses have been at it too. New research has found that productivity really does dip over the peak summer months—and that’s because workers, from the front line to corporate management, are ditching their
Comcast on Monday announced Xfinity Shield, a home-security platform that taps into Xfinity Wi-Fi in new ways. It adds WiFi Motion, which uses compatible Xfinity Wi-Fi routers to detect movement in the home without cameras or dedicated motion sensors. WiFi Motion and other Shield features are available at no additional cost to eligible Xfinity customers,
