ASUS today announced that the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12, the world's first WiFi 8 mesh router, originally unveiled at Computex, is now shipping. It combines ultra-high reliability with intelligent mesh coordination to deliver stable, efficient, and seamless connectivity throughout the modern smart home. The ZenWiFi BN12 is a tri-band model delivering speeds of up to 19 Gbps, featuring advanced WiFi 8 technologies including new Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) rates, Unequal Modulation (UEQM), Non-Primary Channel Access (NPCA), and Multi-Access Point Coordination.

Modern homes rely on an increasing number of connected devices across multiple rooms and floors, making consistent coverage and reliable connectivity more important than peak speed alone. The ZenWiFi BN12 combines WiFi 8 technology with Smart AiMesh, intelligent traffic optimization, and enhanced network visibility to provide stable connections across the home, even in demanding multi-device environments. Ultra-high-reliability WiFi 8 offers improved mid-to-long-range throughput, wider IoT coverage, and more consistent whole-home connectivity.

TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics, showcases its flagship 5G AI CPE X5 at Network X 2026. Positioned as a comprehensive agentic AI 5G CPE, X5 features natural-language interaction, AI network optimization, application-aware QoS, proactive diagnosis and self-recovery, and an extensible AI service platform—making connectivity more reliable and effortless for households while helping reduce operators' O&M workload.

The X5 is designed for homes and small businesses seeking a premium broadband experience, from remote work and gaming to smart-home connectivity. Recently, it was named a 2026 IFA Innovation Award Honoree.

MediaTek and its subsidiary Airoha Technology are jointly showcasing next-generation fixed and wireless broadband connectivity technologies, spanning Wi-Fi, 5G CPE and PON solutions for emerging AI applications and services, at Network X 2026. Having worked closely with the network communications industry ecosystem, MediaTek is one of the world's leading companies at the forefront of Wi-Fi 8 development and commercialization.

At Network X 2026, MediaTek is showcasing next-generation Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi 8 technology leveraging the Filogic 8800, a high-performance tri-band flagship router platform designed for AI applications. Unlike previous approaches that focused solely on achieving the highest possible speed for a single device, the Wi-Fi 8 technologies showcased by MediaTek place greater emphasis on the connectivity experience in real-world network environments. Both home and enterprise networks must support the long-term coexistence of Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7 and the latest Wi-Fi 8 devices. Through cross-generation network optimization, AI-powered dynamic energy saving and smart network diagnostics, Filogic 8800 improves overall system throughput by up to nearly 100% while reducing system power consumption by 50%, even in environments where new and legacy devices are connected.

GL.iNet, a global provider of secure and customizable networking solutions, today introduced Mango 2 (GL-MG1300), a dual-band mini travel router designed to simplify connectivity on the go. With its slim design, straightforward setup, VPN support, and multi-device connectivity, Mango 2 is designed for travelers with everyday connectivity needs, those seeking a more portable alternative to existing travel routers, and first-time users looking for an easy introduction to travel routers.

The Mango series provides an accessible entry point to GL.iNet's secure networking experience. Mango 2 creates one manageable travel Wi-Fi network, allowing users to maintain familiar network and VPN settings throughout their trip.

Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure and AI-powered cloud networking solutions, today announced the XS1935 series of 10G multi-gigabit lite-L3 smart managed switches. The new series gives small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) the performance needed to support high-bandwidth devices, while providing room to expand as network requirements scale.

Slow file transfers, stalled backups, lag during multi-user access, and buffering security camera footage can all disrupt day-to-day work. In many cases, the problem is not the latest server, Wi-Fi access point or camera, but an older network switch that cannot keep pace with newer connected devices. The XS1935 series helps SMBs remove that bottleneck while bringing advanced enterprise-class capabilities within their reach.

D-Link Corporation today announced the global launch of the D-Link S Series, a new family of affordable Wi-Fi routers and extenders designed to provide reliable everyday connectivity for every home. Guided by the philosophy of "Simple Internet Access, Secured by Default," the S Series combines reliable performance, trusted security, and effortless setup, making quality home networking simple and accessible for first-time buyers, students, and value-conscious households.

From streaming and online learning to remote work, a stable Internet connection has become essential to daily life. The D-Link S Series is designed to meet these connectivity needs with an affordable lineup that delivers reliable performance without unnecessary complexity, while ensuring users can enjoy simple Internet access with enhanced security features that support a safer online experience.

ASUS unveiled the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 at Gamescom 2026, presenting it as the world's first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router. The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 is a quad-band Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn Draft) router featuring eight distinctive external antennas, giving it a menacing look. It uses a quad-core processor running at 2.6 GHz, 256 MB of flash, and 2 GB of RAM. The router's total throughput goes up to 25,000 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz band reaches up to 1,376 Mbps, both 5 GHz bands hit 5,764 Mbps each, while the 6 GHz band features up to 11,529 Mbps with 320 MHz channel support. Wired connectivity includes one 10G WAN/LAN port, one 10G LAN port, one 2.5G WAN/LAN port, three 2.5G LAN ports, and one standard gigabit LAN. The routers also have USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports, and support Router, AiMesh node, Access Point, Repeater, and Media Bridge operating modes.

On the software side, Adaptive QoE handles dynamic bandwidth allocation based on live network conditions while Wi-Fi Insight monitors all bands in real time with continuous interference detection running in the background. Moreover, ASUS bundled GTNet, a third-party service that routes game traffic through the most reliable path to game servers. For security, we have AiProtection that also includes ad and tracker blocking. Guest Network Pro supports up to five SSIDs for IoT management, VPN, and parental controls. No pricing has been announced.

It was previously reported that Geekom was shipping malware in the drivers for its A7, A8, AE7, AX7 Pro, and AX8 Pro mini PCs. The drivers were initially flagged by Windows Security as a trojan that could "execute commands from an attacker," and reports on Reddit were verified by services like VirusTotal, FileScan, and MetaDefender.

Since those initial reports, however, Geekom has responded to the driver malware infection, explaining in an official statement to VideoCardz that the affected legacy LAN driver page, which was not linked in the main product page but was still publicly accessible and indexed on search engines, has since been removed entirely. The brand said in the statement that "the issue traces back to an outdated resource that we failed to remove from our older pages in time, and we are sorry for the concern and inconvenience it has caused our users and the wider community," adding that it has confirmed that the driver is confined to the now-removed legacy drivers.

Following the recently passes UK Online Safety Act law, everything from Discord to PlayStation Network, and even Roblox, have at least experimented with adding online age verification with systems like Persona and ID.me. Now, it seems as though Blizzard is following suit, locking the social features of Battle.net accounts in the UK behind online age verification.

As explained in a recent Battle.net support article, "To comply with the UK Online Safety Act, age verification may be required for some Battle.net Accounts. Unverified accounts will have limited access to features such as voice chat, text chat, and any other social interactions with people other than friends until verification is completed." Users who do not verify their age as above 18 will lose access to some Battle.net features, including "social interactions and access to age-restricted content."

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls officially started an open beta test on the morning of July 24, but shortly after the beta went live, users started reporting that they could not access the game due to a PlayStation Account error. The beta, went live across PC, PS5, and Xbox platforms, has reportedly been inaccessible to many players for much of the day, with Downdetector showing between 1,500 and 7,000 error reports every 15 minutes by users since the early hours of the open beta. Errors don't seem to be limited to any specific system, which makes sense, since the PlayStation Account login is required for all platforms. Arc System Works and PlayStation have acknowledged the issue, commenting in a post on X that there will be server maintenance until 16:00 PST (01:00 UTC).

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced at its Investor Day, new data center solutions, including the Qualcomm Dragonfly C1000 CPU, Qualcomm High Bandwidth Compute (HBC), Qualcomm Dragonfly AI300 inference accelerator, and connectivity products, together with custom silicon solutions, all engineered to maximize performance per watt and token throughput at lower total cost of ownership. The new platforms highlight Qualcomm Technologies' growing role in building full-stack data center infrastructure optimized for AI, spanning agentic and data-center-class CPUs, AI inference accelerators, high-performance connectivity, and at scale custom silicon solutions. The Qualcomm Dragonfly AI300 joins the previously announced Qualcomm Dragonfly AI200 and AI250 in its data center solutions portfolio with an annual cadence AI accelerator roadmap.

"Agentic AI is driving a significant increase in demand for AI inference in the data center. As these become the dominant workloads, infrastructure has to deliver much higher performance at lower power and cost," said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated. "That plays directly to Qualcomm's strengths, and we're well positioned for this shift. With Qualcomm Dragonfly, we're bringing our high-performance, low-power computing into the data center, with multi-year, multi-generation agreements with leading customers."

Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure and AI-powered cloud networking solutions, has unveiled three new additions to its range of ruggedized, outdoor wireless access points, to help managed service provider (MSP) partners meet the growing demand for fast, reliable bandwidth in challenging environments.

The trio of devices is designed for use in large, industrial or semi-industrial locations, smaller businesses and homes, and where wireless connectivity needs to reach places a significant distance away from the main coverage area. All three can be managed using Zyxel Networks' Nebula cloud platform, making them easy for MSP partners to deploy them and to subsequently monitor and optimize Wi-Fi performance for customers.

AEWIN is glad to launch our new member of AEWIN Network Expansion Module, the NCT802. Built upon Intel Ethernet Controller E610-XAT2, it provides 8-port 10GbE RJ45 with four pairs of AEWIN Gen 4 Bypass. The module is with AEWIN standard Expansion Module form factor of PCIe Gen 4 x8 connection. The front-access design ensures effortless maintenance and servicing while its modular compatibility with various existing AEWIN platforms offers exceptional flexibility for tailored, high-performance solutions.

Intel Ethernet Controller E610-XAT2 features over 50% lower power consumption compared to previous generation controller (X710-AT2) which helps to reduce operational costs in the meantime. In addition, Intel committed over 10-year full support lifecycle which makes it perfect to build new projects that are expected to have long-term support. For enhanced Ethernet security, Intel E610-XAT2 features a hardware Root of Trust (RoT) for firmware resiliency.

TP-Link Systems Inc., a global provider of consumer networking products, today announced Archer 8, the company's first Wi-Fi 8 router platform built around the emerging IEEE 802.11bn specification focused on ultra-high reliability. Scheduled for launch in October 2026, Archer 8 represents TP-Link's next step toward delivering more stable, lower-latency connectivity designed for increasingly dense and demanding home environments.

As the number of connected devices inside the home continues to grow, TP-Link believes the next generation of Wi-Fi must move beyond peak theoretical speed and focus on improving reliability under real-world conditions. Archer 8 is designed to address common frustrations users experience today, including inconsistent speeds across rooms, congestion from multiple connected devices, unstable mesh roaming, and latency spikes during gaming, video calls, and streaming.

Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, today launched its High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series, a portfolio of LAN modules built to address the growing networking demands of edge AI applications. As edge AI applications increasingly rely on real-time data exchange between sensors, edge servers, and endpoints, network connectivity has become a critical foundation for system performance. The series comes in both M.2 and PCIe form factors, delivering high-throughput, low-latency connectivity with DPDK, PTP, and SR-IOV, enabling efficient processing for data-intensive workloads in space-constrained environments.

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As edge AI adoption accelerates, traditional 1GbE connectivity is increasingly unable to support real-time data processing, high-resolution video streaming, and multi-sensor integration. Innodisk's 10GbE LAN Series tackles these challenges with low-latency connectivity powered by Intel E610/X710 Ethernet controllers, and supports DPDK 25.07/DPDK 16.11, PTP, and SR-IOV to accelerate packet processing, ensuring time synchronization, and improving resource utilization in virtualized environments. This enables consistent, high-performance networking across edge AI applications, including inference, AGV and AMR coordination, smart factory vision, and NVR surveillance.

Akasa, a leading provider of computer hardware and PC accessories, has launched a 10 Gigabit PCIe Network Interface Card (NIC), designed to upgrade desktops, workstations, servers and embedded systems to multi-gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Powered by the Realtek RTL8127AT chipset and featuring a PCIe 3.0 x2 interface, the card supports six auto-negotiating speed tiers from 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps to 10 Mbps, while fitting PCIe x4, x8 and x16 slots and remaining compatible with x2 slots where present on server and workstation boards.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBASE-T/5GBASE-T) and IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T), the card incorporates built-in IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) support, which reduces power consumption during low-traffic periods without interrupting network availability. Additional features including Wake-on-LAN (WoL) and jumbo frame support up to 16K further extend operational efficiency, enabling remote power management and reducing CPU overhead on large data transfers.

Apple's MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and the latest MacBook Neo series of laptops are now susceptible to a significant performance drop if they remain powered on for 49.7 days without a reboot. Specifically, after exactly 49 days, 17 hours, 2 minutes, and 47.296 seconds of continuous operation, the entire TCP/IP networking stack shuts down and stops establishing new connections. This unusual bug stems from a kernel-level issue in Apple's XNU kernel involving tcp_now, a 32-bit unsigned integer that tracks elapsed milliseconds since boot for the TCP stack. When it reaches its maximum value of 4,294,967,295, the counter stalls instead of resetting, disrupting the arithmetic macOS uses to expire and discard closed connections.

These inactive connection sessions accumulate quickly, increasing CPU usage as the system struggles to handle an ever-growing backlog. Once the available port pool, typically around 16,384 ports, is fully used, no new connections can be opened. Applications that rely on network access begin to fail, although already-established sessions continue to function, and the machine still responds to pings, albeit much more slowly. This initially delayed the diagnosis of the bug. A reboot resets the counter and restores normal operation, but the issue will recur on the same schedule after another 49.7 days of continuous use. There are potential solutions to fix the bug by using larger 64-bit integers, but this would require more extensive code changes, performance testing, and additional work compared to a simple fix.

Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure and AI-powered cloud networking solutions, today announced the launch of the WBE665S BE22000 12-stream Wi-Fi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro ruggedized access point. The new solution presents MSPs and installers with an opportunity to address the rising demand for fast, reliable wireless connectivity within industrialized and challenging environments. Combining a durable IP67-rated weatherproof design and AI-powered cloud management, the WBE665S is designed for professional installers deploying networks in demanding locations.

In warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, cold storage, large-scale retail and other sectors, Wi-Fi is now being extended into zones that were once considered too harsh for wireless connectivity. Forklift trucks run connected tablets, while IoT sensors track the movement of consignments and goods, and handheld barcode scanners are used to drive greater efficiency and accuracy. In these environments, hazards such as extreme temperatures, humidity and dust are common and dropped connections, downtime and hardware failures can disrupt operations.

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today announced the launch of the QSW-M7230-2X4F24T, a new L3 Lite managed 100 GbE switch designed for enterprise network upgrades, high-performance storage environments, large-scale media production, virtualization, and AI-driven workloads. The new switch enables organizations to build a scalable 100 GbE core network while maintaining cost efficiency and protecting existing infrastructure investments.

As data-intensive applications continue to accelerate—from AI computing and virtualization to collaborative media workflows—enterprises are increasingly challenged to evolve beyond 10GbE networks without incurring disruptive, large-scale replacements. The QSW-M7230-2X4F24T addresses this transition by providing a flexible, multi-speed architecture that allows enterprises to introduce higher-speed connectivity where it matters most, while expanding the core network over time.

AEWIN is glad to launch our new member of AEWIN Network Expansion Modules, the NCT404. Built upon two Intel latest E610-XAT2 ethernet controllers, it provides quad-port 10GbE RJ45 with two pairs of Gen 3 bypass. It is full-height half-length PCIe CEM with PCIe Gen 4 x8 signals. NCT404 is compatible with AEWIN platforms and off-the-shelf systems for flexible configurations and optimized network resilience.

Intel new released E610-XAT2 features over 50% lower power consumption compared to previous generation controller (X710-AT2) which helps to lower operational costs in the meantime. In addition, Intel committed over 10-year full support lifecycle which makes it perfect to build new projects that are expected to have long-term support. For enhanced ethernet security, Intel E610-XAT2 features a hardware Root of Trust (RoT) for firmware resiliency.

Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in Edge Computing and IoT automation solutions, today announced the launch of the EKI-6333BE-4GD, its first industrial-grade Wi-Fi 7 Access Point designed to deliver deterministic wireless connectivity for next-generation smart factories, autonomous logistics, and AI-driven industrial environments.

As mobile automation, robotics, and Edge AI applications rapidly expand across industrial environments, reliable wireless infrastructure has become critical for ensuring uninterrupted operations. The EKI-6333BE-4GD addresses these challenges with high-throughput Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, industrial-grade resilience, and advanced network management, enabling enterprises to build secure and scalable wireless infrastructure for mission-critical industrial systems.

Asustor has rounded out its AS72 rackmount NAS lineup with the AS7224RDX Lockerstor 24R Pro Gen 2, adding a 24-bay option to sit alongside the existing 12-bay AS7212RDX and 16-bay AS7216RDX models that launched back in August 2025. The new model supports drives up to 32 TB, giving it a raw internal capacity of 768 TB. It can be expanded to 36 bays with the AX7012R expansion unit, at which point it can pass the 1 PB internal capacity. The AS72 family runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 (8 cores, up to 5.3 GHz) and comes with 16 GB of DDR5-4800 ECC memory, upgradeable to 192 GB. Networking covers dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE out of the box, with PCIe Gen 5 x8 and x4 slots available for 25/40/50 GbE NICs or SAS cards if you need more. Asustor quotes SMB multichannel speeds of up to 2,309 MB/s read and 1,886 MB/s write over 10 GbE in RAID 5.

The rest of the feature set is what you'd expect at this level: RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, hot-swap bays, a hardware encryption engine, M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD support, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and dual redundant 550 W 80 Plus Platinum PSUs. No pricing has been announced.

At MWC 2026, Fibocom (300638.SZ, 0638.HK) and MediaTek unveiled a flagship CPE solution powered by the FG390 5G module and Filogic 8800 Wi-Fi 8 chipset. The new design combines 5G-A's high-speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 8's enhanced wireless performance, delivering faster, smarter, and more reliable network access for global users.

Key Highlights:

• Powerful 5G + Wi-Fi 8 integration: The solution integrates with the Filogic 8800 Wi-Fi 8 platform and the FG390 5G module powered by MediaTek T930, bringing together the best of 5G-A and Wi-Fi 8 to create seamless, high-performance connectivity for homes and SMB.
• Smarter multi-AP collaboration: Reduces interference by over 40% and boosts spectrum efficiency for smoother multi-device operation.
• Extended coverage and stronger stability: With Enhanced Long-Range (ELR) and dRU technologies, wall penetration and coverage increase by up to 40%, keeping edge connections stable.
• Lower latency, higher throughput: Latency drops to sub-millisecond levels, while throughput doubles—even with 200+ devices connected simultaneously.
• Designed for the AI era: Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band concurrency, ensuring reliable connections for AI devices, AR/VR applications, and smart-home networks.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced its industry-leading Wi-Fi 8 portfolio, a key step toward building the connectivity foundation for the AI era. The comprehensive portfolio features the Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 Mobile Connectivity System and five new Qualcomm Dragonwing Networking Platforms. Each is engineered to deliver the connectivity and compute performance required to anchor a new generation of products, leveraging unparalleled intelligence with breakthrough architecture for today's AI demand realities.

"Today's network traffic profile is fundamentally changing as AI-fueled demand requires a re-thinking of the core architecture. Qualcomm Technologies is redefining that architecture to enable AI everywhere," said Gautam Sheoran, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Connectivity, Broadband and Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Next-gen networks and devices not only need to be AI-native, but they need a new breed of intelligent, high performance connectivity. Qualcomm Technologies' Wi-Fi 8 generation of products is the whole package: faster speeds, higher reliability, longer range, and powerful AI."

AMD has announced its EPYC 8005 series server processors, codenamed "Sorano". These new CPUs are filling the gap between the EPYC 9005 high-end Zen 5 lineup and the lower-tier EPYC 4005 parts. The new 8005 series succeeds the EPYC 8004 "Siena" family and targets single-socket (1P) platforms with an emphasis on telecom, edge, and vRAN (Virtual Radio Access Network) workloads. Built on the Zen 5 architecture, EPYC 8005 is designed around performance-per-watt and performance-per-dollar rather than peak multi-socket scalability. With these new server CPUs, AMD is targeting the telco sector where power and space-constrained environments are key factors in cell sites and distributed edge locations. AMD has not yet published a full SKU list or detailed specifications about the EPYC 8004 CPUs. However, the company says the lineup will scale up to 84 cores in a single-socket configuration, with SKUs operating in power envelopes up to 225 W.

AMD is also highlighting wide thermal operating ranges and support for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) compliant platforms. For vRAN specifically, EPYC 8005 adds targeted LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) decoding optimizations to improve Layer 1 acceleration for 5G workloads. AMD claims improved uplink throughput and more efficient forward-error-correction processing, while maintaining the deterministic behavior required in RAN environments, thanks to the updated Zen 5 execution pipeline and vector capabilities. The EPYC 8005 "Sorano" CPUs should become available in the following months, with more details about the platform and performance likely closer to launch.