➀ TP-Link confirmed successful trials of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, likely developed with partners like Qualcomm, marking a key milestone in next-gen wireless technology.

➁ Wi-Fi 8 focuses on improving real-world reliability and latency rather than peak speeds, retaining a 46 Gbps max data rate while introducing Ultra High Reliability (UHR) and four new optimization technologies.

➂ Wi-Fi 7 prices are dropping as the industry prepares for Wi-Fi 8's launch, with current routers now available under $100 for dual-band models.