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Research and Innovation

Ordinary Wi-Fi routers can identify people with near-perfect accuracy

German researchers have demonstrated a passive surveillance system that uses ordinary Wi-Fi signals and AI to identify people with near-perfect accuracy.

May 24, 2026 · 2 min

Security Vulnerability

FBI disrupts Russian GRU botnet targeting home routers

The FBI disrupted a Russian GRU campaign that compromised thousands of home routers. Security agencies urge immediate updates to prevent reinfection.

May 23, 2026 · 3 min

Product Rumor

Starlink Mini firmware reveals plans for built-in battery and USB-C

A recently discovered Starlink firmware update indicates SpaceX may be preparing a rugged, battery-powered version of its portable Starlink Mini dish.

May 23, 2026 · 2 min

Policy Update

FCC restricts foreign networking equipment while granting Netgear and Eero exemptions

A sweeping FCC ban on foreign-made networking hardware targets security risks, though Netgear and Eero have secured conditional approval to continue sales.

May 14, 2026 · 3 min

Policy Update

FCC extends software update deadline for foreign-made routers

The FCC pushed back the cutoff for critical firmware updates on foreign-manufactured routers to 2029, delaying the impact of a sweeping ban on imported hardware.

May 14, 2026 · 2 min

Industry News

FBI remotely resets thousands of routers to disrupt Flax Typhoon botnet

Federal agents neutralized a massive botnet targeting home and office routers by remotely wiping malware from compromised TP-Link and Netgear hardware.

May 13, 2026 · 2 min

Product Launch

Xiaomi BE7200 Pro Wi-Fi 7 router launches with five 2.5GbE ports

Xiaomi’s new BE7200 Pro Wi-Fi 7 router features a Qualcomm quad-core processor and support for 600 concurrent devices at an introductory $122 price point.

May 7, 2026 · 2 min

Product Firmware Update

Google Nest Wifi receives first firmware update in 18 months

Google released a security-focused firmware update for the legacy Nest Wifi system, marking its first software maintenance for the mesh hardware since 2024.

Apr 30, 2026 · 2 min

Product Update

Ubiquiti releases UniFi Network 10.2 with Topology Time Machine

Ubiquiti has launched UniFi Network 10.2, introducing historical topology views, Opportunistic Wireless Encryption, and improved VLAN management.

Apr 26, 2026 · 2 min

Industry News

US lawmakers scrutinize Chinese router manufacturers over security concerns

Congressional leaders and cybersecurity experts examine potential vulnerabilities in Chinese-made networking gear from brands like TP-Link and Tenda.

Apr 26, 2026 · 3 min

Policy Update

FCC expands networking ban to include portable Wi-Fi hotspots

The FCC updated its prohibited hardware list to include mobile hotspots and fixed 5G access points, further restricting foreign-made networking imports.

Apr 26, 2026 · 2 min

Industry News

TP-Link pledges US investment to stave off federal router ban

TP-Link is lobbying the FCC for an exemption from a foreign-made router ban, promising to move manufacturing and research operations to the United States.

Apr 26, 2026 · 2 min

Product Launch

BT Smart Hub 3 arrives with Wi-Fi 6 support and 2.5GbE LAN port

BT has officially launched the Smart Hub 3, upgrading its residential broadband hardware with 802.11ax technology and a faster multi-gigabit Ethernet port.

Apr 26, 2026 · 3 min

Product Launch

Asus unveils ProArt PRT-BE5000Wi-Fi 7 router with minimalist design

Asus expands its ProArt lineup with the PRT-BE5000, a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router featuring hidden antennas and an aesthetic designed for creative professionals.

Apr 23, 2026 · 2 min

Security Vulnerability

NSA recommends weekly router reboots to combat cyber threats

The National Security Agency advises home users to reboot routers weekly to disrupt memory-resident malware and mitigate sophisticated cyberattacks.

Apr 23, 2026 · 3 min

Policy Update

FCC Security Crackdown: One Popular Router Brand Just Scored a Major Policy Exemption

The FCC has granted ASUS a landmark exemption from its restrictive foreign-made hardware policy, marking a pivotal moment in the government's push to secure American networking infrastructure.

Apr 22, 2026 · 2 min