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ASUS has begun retail sales of its ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series in Canada, marking the first commercial availability of Wi-Fi 8 routers globally. The flagship Pro model costs approximately $1,300 CAD, with a worldwide release scheduled for October. The hardware features quad-band support, up to 30 Gbps throughput, and multi-gigabit wired ports, though the underlying IEEE standard is not yet ratified.
TP-Link has unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 hardware, the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system, at IFA 2026. Preorders for the router begin September 30, 2026, despite the IEEE 802.11bn standard not being finalized until May 2028. The devices promise improved reliability over speed, utilizing US-led engineering to mitigate concerns regarding foreign-made router bans.
Cisco's stock plunged by as much as 13% in after-hours trading after the company issued a disappointing forecast for the current quarter and full fiscal year. While the company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fiscal first quarter, it noted a slowdown in new product orders due to clients focusing on product implementation. Cisco's guidance for the next quarter includes a projected 6.6% decline in revenue, leading to a reduction in its full-year revenue forecast. Despite the stock drop, Cisco shares have risen 12% year-to-date.