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Asus previewed the ROG NeoCore Wi-Fi 8 router at CES 2026
The router will focus on wireless stability and reliability.
Asus' first Wi-Fi 8 routers are slated for release later this year.
It feels like only yesterday that Wi-Fi 7 arrived, ushering in an era of faster home networking. Yet the industry is already looking forward as Wi-Fi 8 is just around the corner. At CES 2026, Asus previewed what could be the very first Wi-Fi 8 router, the ROG NeoCore.
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It's important to note that this is only a proof of concept. There's no guarantee the ROG NeoCore will actually launch -- at least not in its current form. Its icosahedron shape is visually striking. I've never seen a router look anything remotely like this.
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