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Millions at risk: 1 in 3 users are still stuck on Wi-Fi routers using almost 20-year-old tech — here's why it matters

Report finds millions still rely on outdated Wi-Fi routers that cannot handle modern internet demands, leading to congestion, instability, and reduced broadband performance.

TechRadar

"Did Ookla just leak Windows vNext UI?": Or is this just a macOS mockup on Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out a built‑in Speedtest tool for Windows 11 through a new partnership with Ookla. But a press image shared by Ookla appears to show a macOS-style window inside a Windows 11 taskbar.

Windows Central

D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95: high-speed Wi-Fi 7 at a competitive price

Forget about the eye-catching design – the D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95 router gets all the basics right, with excellent performance, versatile connectivity, and admirable ease of use.

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iPhone Air is surprisingly successful – twice as much as another iPhone, in fact

Proving doubters wrong, the iPhone Air has sold more units than expected

‘No discernible sacrifice’: The iPhone Air offers market-leading performance in one key way, new report says

The iPhone Air’s C1X modem is one of the fastest on the market, a new report claims.

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Microsoft's new Windows 11 speed test is just a link to Ookla's Speedtest via Bing — button housed in the taskbar in latest Insider Preview build

Amidst endless complaints over the instability and bloating nature of Windows 11, Microsoft's latest insider builds add new emojis and a taskbar feature for its beta testers. Now, you can check your internet speed by right-clicking the network icon or opening network quick settings, where you'll be taken to a…

Tom’s Hardware

Apple’s N1 chip offers faster speeds while using weaker Wi-Fi, according to the experts at Ookla

Ookla has released a new study detailing just how powerful Apple's N1 chip is in comparison to other devices on the market.

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It’s official – the iPhone 17 gets a big Wi-Fi boost from Apple’s new chip, but the Pixel 10 Pro still beats it

The iPhone 17 range’s N1 chip has brought fantastic Wi-Fi speed improvements to the device, a new report claims.

TechRadar

How fast is your internet really? This new network service looks to solve speed debates for good

Speedtest Pulse is a new mobile device for ISPs and enterprise customers to test their networks.

TechRadar

WiFi speed on trains in Europe: Which countries provide the fastest internet?

Internet connectivity and speed on trains vary widely across Europe.

Euronews

Windows 11's new 'speed test' is a shortcut to Bing — it’s time Microsoft fixes this before it’s too late

Windows 11 is getting a new speed test, but it just opens Bing for now. Microsoft has time to change that before release.

Windows Central

7 most underrated apps to download to your 4K smart TV

TVs have tons of different apps to use beyond the streaming platforms you love, and many of them are a day-one download.

Tom’s Guide

Acer Predator Connect W6x: an affordable Wi-Fi upgrade for owners of older computers and mobile devices

The Predator Connect W6x router sticks with last-gen Wi-Fi 6, but it provides very respectable performance at a competitive price.

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Acer Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router: super-fast Wi-Fi 7 router for hardcore gamers

Acer’s gaming router runs faster than a speeding bullet in an FPS arena

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Buying a Galaxy S25? This carrier blows everyone else away

A new report shows how 5G connectivity speeds have gotten faster for more recent Galaxy S flagships. And one phone carrier in particular stands out for 5G download and upload performance.

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The iPhone 16e’s 5G performance seemingly has the iPhone 16’s beat

Tests suggest that Apple's C1 5G modem has its Qualcomm rivals beat in most situations.

International Business Times

Why Does UK Lag On 5G Mobile Connectivity?

By approving a merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK, the country has secured a commitment from the mobile phone operators to invest billions of pounds on 5G connectivity.

Tom’s Hardware

Google Fiber forces the competition to offer faster internet speeds — study shows up to 50% download speed increases in Mesa, Arizona

Ookla's research data shows that GFiber's entry into a market forces existing internet service providers to increase the reliability and speed of their current offerings.

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Verizon tops T-Mobile in new study on 5G reliability — what it means for you

New studies on mobile networks finds that Verizon is tops across the board, while T-Mobile has more coverage and speed. And AT&T?

Tom’s Guide

T-Mobile is the fastest mobile network but I'm not switching — here's why

A new report highlights T-Mobile's network speed dominance over Verizon and AT&T but that may not be enough to entice you to switch carreirs.

Broadcasting & Cable

Why the NFL Probably Won't Pay More Than a Dollar of That $4.7 Billion ‘Sunday Ticket’ Verdict

Also in this week’s ‘Next Text,’ we look at Robot Al Michaels, lament presidential golf swings, weigh spending three hours on Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ … and laud Jay Penske’s, er, activism in the Middle East

TV Tech

T-Mobile Remains Top Ranked for 5G Speeds

New Ookla report found that T-Mobile had a media 5G download speed of 287.14 Mbps, beating out Verizon

Multichannel News

T-Mobile Remains Speed King of the 5G Internet

Ookla’s latest ranking of U.S. 5G performance comes as 6% of households now watch TV exclusively on mobile devices

TechRadar

Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger all got hit by a big outage – but they're back up again

Facebook and Instagram suffered an outage due to technical difficulties, but we've yet to hear the full details.

Android Central

T-Mobile crowned the 'Overall' mobile network victor in Opensignal report

Opensignal reported T-Mobile sweeps its competitors in terms of best download speeds, upload, and more.

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