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Monoprice is getting into the smart home market
Monoprice, known for its no-nonsense, low-cost tech products, is expanding into the smart home with a range of new devices.
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Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification aims to standardize mesh networks
The new certification program will ensure that wireless mesh network routers, gateways, and access points from different manufacturers will all work together.
Urbanears Baggen and Stammen wireless speakers review: A multi-room audio system with old-school Hi-Fi charm
Bug-squashing firmware updates have improved this system, but it’s still not best in class.
Kiss Apple networking goodbye
Maybe Wi-Fi and backup hardware just isn’t sexy enough for a company with its headquarters in a flying saucer.
Requiem for the AirPort base station: A testament to everything Apple was and isn’t anymore
Apple has announced that it is killing its AirPort routers, ending a line of visionary products that stretch back all the way to the original iBook.
Wi-Fi gets quicker with 802.11ax, but buying early might offer few advantages
The latest Wi-Fi standard makes home networks faster, especially for video streaming.
LIFX Beam review: Six feet of decorative lighting that ties into your smart home
This smart lighting kit will give your walls some dynamic visual flair.
LIFX Mini smart bulb series review: Not quite as bright, but smaller and cheaper than the LIFX A19
We like the color-tunable bulb best, but all three are good values.
LIFX A19 (2018) smart bulb review: The Wi-Fi bulb to beat keeps getting better
Shine on, you crazy lightbulb.
Network World's searchable glossary of wireless terms
From amplifier to wireless network topology, find concise definitions of wireless terminology
Netgear Orbi Outdoor Satellite review: Great range, but only so-so speed
This node will extend your Orbi mesh network far into your yard—for a price.
IoT could help at-risk seniors
A chain of Ontario-based retirement homes is looking to add sensor bracelets to its Aruba Wi-Fi networks, internet of things devices that will track whether residents are starting to wander away from the facilities so staff can...
Cisco, Verizon take Information-Centric Networking for a real-world spin
A recent demonstration by Cisco and Verizon showed that ICN could hold benefits for 5G networking, gathering IoT data and boosting security.
What is 802.11ax Wi-Fi, and what will it mean for 802.11ac
802.11ax is the emerging Wi-Fi standard that will likely displace the current 802.11ac standard with higher throughput and overcoming poor performance in crowded environments.
Nokia expands home networking reach with mesh Wi-Fi product
Nokia wants to help carriers upgrade their mobile networks to 5G -- but it also wants to give home Wi-Fi a boost
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Nest Cam IQ review: Lots of exciting features, but the price tag triggers less-desirable emotions
The latest security camera from Nest Labs is super powerful (and super expensive).
5 things that will slow your Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi networks can be slowed by use of old protocols, overlapping channels and low data rates, and here’s how to fix these and other performance problems.
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