We test lots of routers at CNET HQ — mesh and otherwise — so we’re constantly updating our rundowns of the top systems on the market. I’ll note any new mesh systems we test here as we go, along with a quick summary of my takeaways. Please note that this list includes several systems that were tested at my home instead of our latest test setup.

Arris Surfboard Max AX6600: A high-powered Wi-Fi 6 system with an upright, cylindrical design, the Surfboard Max was able to deliver fast speeds to other Wi-Fi 6 devices in my tests, but the performance was inconsistent with earlier-gen Wi-Fi 5 devices. I also didn’t like the Ethernet jacks on the bottom of the device, which force you to bend your cables to the extreme in order to plug the router in.

Asus ZenWifi XD6: The middle child from the Asus family of Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers, the ZenWifi XD6 is a dual-band mesh system. It won’t give you the tri-band build of the ZenWifi XT8, nor will you get that system’s multi-gig Ethernet jack. Still, the system performed as well as any dual-band mesh router I had ever tested when I first reviewed it, so it isn’t a bad pick by any stretch. Available for around $140, it’s a reasonable price for a high-performance system.

Asus ZenWifi XT8: One of the most powerful ZenWifi systems, the tri-band XT8 performed well in our speed tests and was among the first mesh routers to include multi-gig Ethernet WAN ports on each device. Available in a two-pack for $330, the former CNET Innovation Award winner is a reasonable alternative, but it isn’t quite as good a value as the Netgear Orbi 870 or Eero 7.

Eero 6: Amazon’s first Wi-Fi 6 mesh router, the Eero 6 hit the market back in 2020, but it didn’t blow us away during our tests. Eero systems that followed it did a lot better in my speed tests and they offer the same smart home perks, such as built-in radios for Zigbee and Thread.

Eero Pro 6E: The Eero Pro 6E did an excellent job in our speed tests, finishing toward the top in just about every category while also delivering a noticeable speed bump to Wi-Fi 6E devices that can connect over the 6GHz band. The Eero 7 is the better value for most households, but if you’re a Wi-Fi 6E power user with gigabit speeds at home, then upgrading to the Eero Pro 6E merits strong consideration.

Eero Max 7: It’s Amazon’s newest, largest and priciest Eero mesh system, and it adds in support for Wi-Fi 7, the new Wi-Fi standard that promises to build upon Wi-Fi 6E’s foray into the 6GHz band. In our speed tests, the Max 7 was cable of hitting blazing-fast speeds, but at more than $1,000 for a two-pack, you’re better off spending less for the Orbi 870.

Linksys Velop MX2000: Available in a two-pack for $150, the Linksys Velop MX2000, also known as the Velop Atlas 6, is decent enough as baseline Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers go, but you’ll find better value and faster speeds if you shop around.

Nest Wifi Pro: The Nest Wifi Pro mesh router reworks the original Nest Wifi pitch by ditching the built-in Google Assistant smart speakers and adding in access to the 6GHz band via Wi-Fi 6E support. With a built-in Thread radio and robust smart home controls via the Google Home p, it’s a decent pick for smart home enthusiasts, and it was as stable a performer as I’ve seen in my speed tests. Still, those speeds were a bit lackluster, and the system also lacked backward compatibility with previous Nest Wifi and Google Wifi hardware. At $400 for a three-pack, it’s a bit expensive for such middle-of-the-road performance.

Netgear Orbi AX6000: Originally released as the Netgear Orbi 850 series, and recently updated to the 860 Series, both generations of Netgear’s flagship AX6000 mesh router offer strong performance, but I wasn’t as impressed with the system’s speeds on a gigabit network, where several systems that cost less have managed to outperform it in my tests. Even so, this is one of the most consistent mesh routers I’ve tested, with reliable speeds from test to test. If that type of steady performance is what you’re after, then it belongs high on your list.

TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro: The Deco X4300 Pro is an impressive system that features some of the best Wi-Fi 6 speeds we’ve seen, plus multi-gig Ethernet jacks on each device. The Deco W7200 still seems like the better value for most homes, but if you’re looking for a step up from that system, put the X4300 Pro on your radar.

TP-Link Deco X55 Pro: The X55 Pro earned CNET’s lab award for the fastest Wi-Fi 6 router, and it’s worth considering as a mesh system, too. It shares a lot of similarities with the Eero 6 Plus — support for Wi-Fi 6, far-reaching range, gigabit Ethernet jacks — and at $170, the X55 Pro is a solid value for a three-piece mesh system.

TP-Link XE75: TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 6E mesh router, the XE75 did a decent job in our initial tests, though the system’s average upload speeds were lower than I’d expected. It’s a clear value pick and currently available in a two-pack for $150, so give it a look if you’re curious about Wi-Fi 6E but fearful about overspending. I’ll update this page once we’ve retested it in our lab, so stay tuned for that.

TP-Link Deco X90: With a multi-gig WAN port and a faster speed rating, the Deco X90 is a midrange upgrade pick over the Deco W7200, and it costs $259 for a two-pack. It performed well in my tests, but not enough that I’d recommend it over the Eero 7

The four day shopping bonanza takes place earlier this year.

You may not have heard of UK-based Noble Audio, but it makes some excellent-sounding earbuds and headphones and has gradually been producing more affordable true-wireless models. A couple of years ago, I added its FoKus Amadeus buds ($320) to CNET’s list of best-sounding wireless earbuds as my “top audiophile” pick. Now we get the Osprey, which are available for preorder on Thursday for $199 and ship in Late June.

I haven’t tried the new buds yet, but like other Noble Audio earbuds, the Osprey have a faceplate with an eye-catching marbled finish and an aluminum charging case. The company’s earbuds are on the larger side and feature dual-drivers — the Osprey pairs a 10mm dynamic driver paired with a custom balanced armature driver.

Noble says, “This carefully considered design provides confident, controlled bass, a natural and expressive midrange, and clean, extended highs with excellent separation.” Multiple ear tip options are included to support an optimal seal, which I certainly preciate.

While the earbuds feature active noise canceling, don’t expect it to be top-tier ANC, as audiophile wireless earbuds like the Fokus Amadeus don’t have the strongest noise canceling since it tends to impact sound quality. Also, the rated battery life is adequate but not great — up to 5 hours with noise canceling on and 7 hours with it off at moderate volume levels.

Noble Osprey key specs

• Hybrid dual-driver configuration: 10mm dynamic driver + custom balanced armature
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 40kHz
• Bluetooth 5.4
• Chipset: Airoha 1571 (Airoha is a subsidiary of MediaTek)
• Supported Codecs: SBC, AAC and LDAC
• Bluetooth multipoint
• Active noise cancellation and transparency mode
• Dual microphones with cVc noise reduction
• Battery life: Up to 5 hours of playback with ANC on and 7 hours of playback with ANC off
• 10-minute quick charge gets you about 2 hours of playback
• USB-C charging
• Noble Audio p support with equalizer settings and firmware updates
• Price: $199

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Florida has become the first US state to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT‘s safety and design, adding to a massive wave of existing lawsuits against the company.

According to the lawsuit (PDF) filed on Monday by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, OpenAI has built a “web of deceit and the exploitation of users, including Floridians.” Florida alleges the company violated state laws against deceptive or unfair trade practices to boost its own market value — and profits — over the safety of its users.

The state’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, says they willfully ignored warnings, both from inside and outside of the company, about the many risks AI poses to its users. Florida alleges that OpenAI lied about ChatGPT’s reliability, suitability for children and promotes prolonged use that leads to users’ cognitive decline.

(Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET’s parent company, in 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)

The lawsuit comes as Florida pursues a criminal investigation into whether ChatGPT played a role in last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University that killed two people and injured six others. In that case, the shooter allegedly used ChatGPT to plan the attack, including advising on the type of weon, the timing of the massacre and how to dispose of human bodies.

At the time, OpenAI said: “Last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University was a tragedy, but ChatGPT is not responsible for this terrible crime.”

There are growing concerns about how ChatGPT and other chatbots can feed into people’s violent actions and harmful delusions. Experts have found that chatbots like ChatGPT can struggle to push back on dangerous ideas and be so eager to please that they can provide factually incorrect information, a problem called sycophancy.

Another area of concern for legislators and tech watchdog groups is over OpenAI’s data collection and privacy practices. Florida’s complaint says that ChatGPT offers kids unfettered access to “harmful information” about eating disorders and self-harm. By concealing these risks and promoting ChatGPT as safe, OpenAI has misled Floridians and the general public with a dangerous product, the complaint says.

OpenAI said in a statement that it believes minors need significant protections around AI and has worked to provide them to parents and teens. “Losing a child is the most devastating tragedy that can hpen to a family and we know that no words can come close to addressing the pain of such a loss,” an OpenAI spokesperson said. “We’re committed to getting this right.”

Reining in AI

While this is the first state-led lawsuit against OpenAI around child safety, numerous state governments are taking action around AI. California, Illinois and New York have created new laws to rein in how AI companies operate.

Florida’s lawsuit is a civil case, which would result in penalties (money) and court orders instead of criminal charges. Though it’s unclear still how the financial penalty will play out, Meta and Google were recently ordered to pay $3 million after a jury found them guilty of creating addictive social media ps; in a separate case, Meta was ordered to pay $375 million on child exploitation charges. These cases deal with social media, not AI, but these legal strategies used against Big Tech could provide a legal roadm going forward.

Despite a growing state and local backlash against AI, the Trump administration’s newest AI plan shows it wants the federal government to be in charge of making the rules around the technology. The White House has been outspoken in its support for AI infrastructure projects, including the boom of data center construction projects across the US.