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Broadcom Releases Trio BCM677x Wi-Fi 8 SoCs for High-Speed Wired Routers, Affordable Mesh Systems, and a New FWA Platform that Integrates Samsung 5G Modem

May 27, 2026

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The Wi-Fi 8 SoC BCM677x family includes the BCM6772, BCM6774, and BCM6776 which comes with an integrated Samsung B1320 5G cellular modem

Since late 2025, Broadcom has proven itself a strong advocate for the upcoming Wi-Fi 8, with multiple modular chip releases designed to power routers, access points, clients, and gateways. Today, the chip maker continues that trend by releasing a trio of new dual-band Wi-Fi 8 system-on-chips (SoCs), including the BCM6772, …

Domain Name System, Explained: What It Is and Simple DNS Tricks to Better Your Online Experience

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May 26, 2026

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How a DNS server works when you load a web page

Your DNS server is the gateway to your online life, including your security and privacy. Here’s how you can take a bit more control of it.

Broadcom Unveils BCM68850, a Powerful 50Gbps-Capable Fiber-Optic Gateway SoC with Edge AI and W-Fi 8 for the Home

Dong Ngo

May 26, 2026

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If you have upgraded your broadband to the ultimate 10Gbps speed grade and now wonder, “What’s next?” here’s some news that will pique your interest: 50Gbps broadband is coming. Indeed, Broadcom today announces its BCM68850 system-on-chip (SoC) as a complete 50G-PON solution for the home. Broadcom BCM68850: 50Gbps broadband meets …

Best 5G Routers and Add-Ons: The Top 5 Cellular Broadband Solutions for a Home or SMB Network

Dong Ngo

May 25, 2026

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Since its first availability in the US in 2018, 5G NR has slowly become the wireless solution for those living in areas without traditional land-based broadband infrastructure, namely cable or fiber-optic. And even if you already have an excellent cable plan, 5G can also be a backup for high availability. …

Packing Light This Summer: How to Turn Your Laptop into a Wi-Fi Travel Router

Dong Ngo

May 23, 2026

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Turning a laptop into a mobile hotspot or travel router

Summer is here, and many of you are considering a travel router for your upcoming trip. While that’s a sensible thing to do, here’s an alternative: How about turning that inseparable laptop of yours into a mobile “router”? Among other things, that will help you pack a bit lighter. In …

Ubiquiti UniFi 5G Backup Review (vs. U5G Max): A Sensible $99 Cellular Add-On

Dong Ngo

May 21, 2026

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Ubiquiti PoE cellular modems U5G Backup vs. U5G-Max

The UniFi 5G Backup (model U5G-US or U5G-EU, depending on the market), which Ubiquiti announced and made available today, is a stripped-down version of the previous UniFi 5G Max (U5G-Max): it’s compact, less capable, and significantly more affordable. The new PoE-powered add-on modem is not designed to deliver top 5G speeds, …

UGREEN FineTrack 2 Quick Review: An Intriguing Ball-Shaped Bluetooth Tracker with a 7-Year Battery Life for Soccer Fans

Dong Ngo

May 19, 2026

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UGREEN FineTrack 2 shapes like a soccer ball

If you’re traveling for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and don’t want to misplace your precious items, UGREEN—a known maker of accessories and, in recent years, NAS servers—today announced the US availability of a product that’s potentially your perfect companion: the FineTrack 2. As the name suggests, the it is …