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Qualcomm Prepares for Wifi 6

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Qualcomm Prepares for Wifi 6

Qualcomm celebrates a "Wifi 6 Day" with the launch of four platforms handling the wireless standard, together with an "end-to-end vision and differentiated technology approach that is designed to help expand the global impact of Wifi 6."

“Qualcomm Technologies has been at the leading edge of wireless innovation for decades, by virtue of our focused investment in research and development across various industries,” the company continues. “Today’s event and announcements represent a critical milestone in unlocking the massive potential of Wi-Fi 6 across every product segment we touch, and blazes a path toward the fullest implementation of Wifi 6 technology.”

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Netgear Claims Fastest 4G Mobile Router

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Netgear Claims Fastest 4G Mobile Router

Netgear announces what it claims is the fastest 4G mobile router-- the Nighthawk M2 mobile router, with download speeds reaching 2Gbps. Also launched is an unlocked version of the AirCard 797 mobile hotspot.

According to the company, the two devices provide a portable, instant internet connection ideal for situations where physical wiring is unavailable. The Nighthawk M2 also features an ethernet port, making it a potential fixed line replacement device in cases where customers do not want to use wifi, such as retail kiosks or smart TVs.

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EnGenius Intros Tr-Band ESR580

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EnGenius Intros Tr-Band ESR580

EnGenius Technologies announces the ESR580-- a consumer tri-band smart mesh router promising price-performance mesh networking value to both entry-level customers and seasoned technology enthusiasts.

According to the company, the ESR580 overcomes the common challenges to providing a stable internet connection to remote parts of the house, such as basements, garages, yards and lofts. To do so, the router uses tri-band technology with a dedicated band for backhaul (network backbone connection). The addition of MU-MIMO technology enhances communication within the network, while a 360-degree high-performance antenna and rapid roaming capabilities allow users to move from room to room without network interruptions.

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Control4 Intros Wave 2 Pakedge Access Point

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Control4 Intros Wave 2 Pakedge Access Point

Control4 announces the Pakedge WA-2200 wave 2 access point with BakPak Lite-- a product the company describes as a means to provide "exceptional performance and reliable wireless connectivity."

The WA-2200 leverages next-generation wireless technology to improve wireless networking performance, thanks to a high-performance chipset promising faster speeds, lower latency and seamless roaming across the wireless network. BakPak cloud configuration allows support for both traditional setup via local UI and remote management and monitoring (RMM), making for faster and easier installation and configuration.

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Luxul Ships Apex XAP-1610 Dual-Band WAP

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Luxul Ships Apex XAP-1610 Dual-Band WAP

Luxul launches the Apex XAP-1610-- an AC3100 dual-band wireless access point (WAP) featuring advanced 4x4 MU-MIMO (802.11ac Wave 2) technology for data rates of up to 3167Mbps and support for up to 128 wireless devices.

As the "best" model, the XAP-1610 is designed to enhance transmission and reception performance, producing higher throughput when experiencing medium to low signals within the effective range. It also promises a more stable connection with usable throughput. The "better" XAP-1510 features 802.11ac 3x3 dual-band technology for data rates up to 1900Mbps, while the "good" XAP-810 offers 802.11ac 2x2 dual-band technology for data rates reaching 1200Mbps.

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The Qualcomm-Powered EnGenius ESR530 Smart Mesh Router

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The Qualcomm-Powered EnGenius ESR530 Smart Mesh Router

EnGenius Technologies announces the ESR530 smart router-- a product promising stable wifi in high-demand network environments as well as simplified configuration, remote cloud storage and recovery capabilities.

The ESR530 is designed to provide the strongest connections, even in the case of known wifi signal structural impediments. It offers Wave 2 speeds, and uses the most recent Qualcomm consumer technology to ensure seamless wireless coverage and connectivity. In addition, it turns into a free and secure private cloud storage solution by plugging an external HDD through the USB port.

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European Parliament Approves of "Meme Law"

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European Parliament Approves of

The European Union is set to bring about sweeping changes to the internet as the European Parliament votes in favour of a new online copyright law, one with two controversial components, Article 11 and Article 13.

Dubbed the European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, the legislation demands platforms (such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter) take more measures against the sharing of copyrighted materials, all while promising the internet remains "a space for freedom and expression." The voting result was tight, with 384 votes in favour, 274 against and 36 abstentions, and marks the end of a legislative process started back in 2016.

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SXSW Debut for Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR300 Router

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SXSW Debut for Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR300 Router

Netgear heads to South by Southwest (SXSW) to announce the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR300-- a router aimed at gamer customers the company says prioritises online gaming traffic to ensure the best in performance.

Designed to work with Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PCs and mobile devices, the XR300 tunes the Quality of Service (QoS) towards gaming needs. It offers both wireless and wired connectivity via x3 high-performance external antennas, support for both 2.4 and 5GHz wifi and and x4 ethernet ports, and is powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor.

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The HTC 5G Hotspot, Android Hub

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The HTC 5G Hotspot, Android Hub

HTC looks to take advantage of upcoming 5G networks as it announces the 5G Hub at MWC 2019-- a combo of dedicated 5G mobile smart hub, Android entertainment device and battery pack.

The 5G Hub is primarily a 5G hotspot, one allowing up to 20 users to connect to the 5G network. It promises connectivity "dramatically faster than 4G LTE networks," and will even allow the streaming of VR content to a headset, with no need for PC or cables. The device runs on Android 9 with HTC Sense and Google Assistant, and can act as a home media centre thanks to a 5-inch 1250 x 720 resolution display, dual speakers and always listening mic.

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