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Dual-Band Wi‑Fi For IoT Devices

A board adds 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and other connections for IoT devices, letting them communicate and use ...

Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices

A critical vulnerability in Google's Fast Pair protocol can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories like ...

Millions of Bluetooth headphones and earbuds are at risk of being hacked - how to stay protected ASAP

Google Fast Pair offers the convenience of one-click accessory pairing, but its improper implementation has created a new security risk.
CNET

Your Bluetooth Audio Devices Could Be at Risk of Hijacking, Researchers Say

Google says it has addressed security vulnerabilities that could affect Bluetooth products, but researchers contend that issues persist.

Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack

Fast Pair is widely used, and your device may be vulnerable even if you’ve never used a Google product. The bug affects more ...

What is Bluetooth 6.0? Why the newest audio connectivity standard is such a big deal

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released Bluetooth 6.0 in Sept. 2024.Its notable features ...

I sat down with Bluetooth reps at CES 2026 - and what they told me changed my perspective forever

ZDNET's key takeaways The current Bluetooth Core Specification is Bluetooth 6.2.It's up to manufacturers to integrate the ...

Audio devices that use Google's Fast Pair Bluetooth tech are vulnerable to hacks that could track location or listen to the mic, according to researchers

The tech in question is Google's Fast Pair system, which allows compatible devices to connect super quickly (i.e. one tap and ...
PC Magazine

The Best Bluetooth Headsets for 2026

I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your go-to source of information and recommendations for game consoles and accessories, smart displays, smart glasses, smart speakers, soundbars, TVs, ...