The last few major Wi-Fi releases have focused on achieving the fastest possible connection. Wi-Fi 8 is designed to ensure a stable connection.

Officially, Wi-Fi 8 is known as IEEE 802.11bn or Ultra High Reliability (UHR) Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The key word in that mouthful of a name is reliability. Instead of chasing higher ...

Wi-Fi 8 is set to be the next upgrade to your wireless internet, but is it really already time to make the switch? Here's ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, next in line is Wi-Fi 7: The new ...

Wi-Fi 7 was officially released in 2024. And before most of us could get our hands on a Wi-Fi 7 router, several companies have showcased Wi-Fi 8 tech during CES 2026. So what is Wi-Fi 8? And should ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- These days, your WiFi might be your family's connection to the world. But you know it doesn't always work as well as it should. As Consumer Reports explains, upgrading to the ...

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Walk into any electronics store or take a look online these days, and you'll see Wi-Fi 7 labels everywhere. You might have even heard some whispers about Wi-Fi 8 already. It's easy to get carried away ...