Samsung's 2026 S95H OLED TV no longer includes the One Connect breakout box as standard, requiring devices to be plugged directly into the television, which makes the set thicker at 1.04 inches versus 0.4 inches on the prior S95F. The TV adds four HDMI ports including a 165Hz gaming port and eARC support, Wi-Fi 6E, two USB ports, Ethernet, optical audio, and runs Samsung's Tizen OS. Samsung also does not officially publish color gamut, brightness or contrast ratio specs for the model.
wired.com
· 2026-10-30
Apple's 27.2 software update for HomePod 2nd generation and HomePod mini 2 adds the ability to set them as the default system audio output for Macs with Wi-Fi 6E support. The update also significantly cuts wireless audio latency, and adds features like Sound Glow, Lock Controls, and home theater surround sound support.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-27
Modern routers often combine 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and sometimes 6GHz frequencies under a single network name using a feature called band steering, letting devices automatically choose the best band. In practice, some devices stay locked onto the slower, more congested 2.4GHz band even when a stronger 5GHz signal is available, reducing connection speed and quality.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
Amazon announced a new lineup of Alexa tablets, including a 12-inch model featuring a specialized anti-glare Nanomatte display developed with Corning. The flagship Alexa Tablet 12 Pro boasts a 4nm 8-core processor, up to 16GB RAM, and a 280 PPI, 120Hz display, with options for standard or Nanomatte screens. Accessories like a stylus and keyboard are also introduced for enhanced productivity.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day 2026 includes discounts on Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 networking gear, including the TP-Link Archer AXE75 standalone router, now $89.99 instead of $119.99. TP-Link's Deco XE75 mesh system, which covers up to 7,200 square feet across three nodes, is also discounted as part of the sale.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
Many wireless peripherals, such as USB dongles for mice and keyboards, operate on the 2.4GHz radio frequency, a congested band also used by microwave ovens and older Wi-Fi gear. This overcrowding can interfere with Wi-Fi signals and slow down networks, especially for routers that are not running exclusively on the less crowded 5GHz or 6GHz bands used by Wi-Fi 6E and 7.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, its first audio chip with micro-power Wi-Fi 6E built directly into the silicon, allowing earbuds to connect to home networks without a separate Wi-Fi chip. The company says the chip is 30 percent smaller, uses up to 40 percent less power, and doubles AI processing versus its predecessor. Qualcomm has named HP, Bose, and Cleer as partners, including camera-equipped earbuds with Cleer.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-24
Router shoppers often encounter confusing labels like dual-band and tri-band alongside terms such as Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and 6GHz. Dual-band routers broadcast on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, while tri-band routers add a third channel, either a second 5GHz band or, in newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 models, a dedicated 6GHz band. This extra band gives tri-band routers more overall bandwidth than dual-band alternatives.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-06
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