The controversy around the Windows 11 January 2026 Update won't stop rolling in—and now, Microsoft is intentionally disabling support for legacy hardware, not simply breaking it on accident.

Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update (KB5074109) intentionally disables dial-up modems by removing “unsafe” driver packages like agrsm.sys and smserial.sys. PCWorld reports this security-focused ...

MODEM stands for Modulator-Demodulator, translating digital to analog signals. MODEMs connect devices to ISPs, converting internet signals into readable data. Types include Cable, DSL, Fiber, Wireless ...

This article was created in partnership with Best Buy. All selections and source material were provided by Best Buy. While many internet service providers allow you to rent equipment for your home, ...

Today as part of its iPhone Air unveiling, Apple introduced a brand new C1X modem—the successor to the company’s in-house C1. Here are the details. C1X modem is brand new and available in iPhone Air ...

After years of rumors, Apple launched its in-house C1 modem with the iPhone 16e in February 2025. It stood out for being the “most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone,” with a claimed power saving ...

A study commissioned by Qualcomm Inc. found that its modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple Inc., especially for cellular customers in dense urban areas. The iPhone 16e, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you first sign up for internet service with one of the major providers like Xfinity, they'll usually offer to rent out a hybrid modem and ...

Qualcomm announced the X85, its latest high-end modem. It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so quietly with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular ...

According to Gurman, Apple has codenamed its next-gen C2 modem “Ganymede,” and it will debut in the iPhone 18 lineup next year. Apple will utilize the same 5G modem in future iPad models in 2027. As ...

The new iPhone 16e is equipped with Apple's custom-designed C1 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity, whereas all other current iPhone models rely on Qualcomm modems. While the average customer is ...

Almost hidden within the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple dropped something of a bombshell: It is producing its own 5G modems now. This has of course been rumored for a long time, and has frankly ...