TP-Link is engineering Wi-Fi 8

☕ Good morning,

The Wi-Fi 8 story is quietly radical in its own way. An entire generation of wireless technology designed around stability instead of speed is basically admitting that we've been optimizing for the wrong metric.

Turns out people don't need internet that's theoretically faster on paper - they need connections that actually work reliably when they're three rooms away from the router.

_{—Here’s to the first sip.}

TODAY IN AI
OpenAI blocks MLK videos on Sora after deepfake misuse

OpenAI hit pause on Sora’s ability to make videos of Martin Luther King Jr. after users started generating some really disrespectful deepfakes of him. The decision came after Dr. King’s estate reached out, and now OpenAI says public figures and their families should have control over how their likeness is used in AI videos.

This is a big deal because Sora, which lets people create realistic AI videos of almost anyone, has already caused a mess online from fake MLK clips to weird recreations of celebrities and even cartoon characters. It’s creative, sure, but it’s also showing how easily the tech can be abused.

Dr. Bernice King and Robin Williams’ daughter both recently asked people to stop sending them AI versions of their parents. That says a lot about how out of hand this stuff is getting. OpenAI’s now adding new rules so estates and copyright holders can opt out of Sora content completely.

It’s interesting because while OpenAI is tightening control on Sora, it’s also loosening up elsewhere like planning to allow adult chats in ChatGPT. The company’s clearly still trying to figure out where to draw the line between creative freedom and responsibility. Sora’s powerful tech, but this situation shows why not everything AI can make is something it should make.

TECH BARISTA
TP-Link tests next-gen Wi-Fi 8

TP-Link’s already moving past Wi-Fi 7 and testing what comes next Wi-Fi 8. The company says it’s hit a key milestone after successfully testing early prototype hardware that proves Wi-Fi 8 actually works. The full standard won’t be finalized until around 2028, but TP-Link plans to bring it to consumers before that.

The interesting part is what Wi-Fi 8 is trying to do. It’s not about crazy-fast speeds this time. Instead, it’s about making your connection more stable less lag, fewer drops, and smoother performance even when your signal’s weak or you’ve got tons of devices connected.

Qualcomm says Wi-Fi 8 will feel more like wired internet, just without the cables. So instead of bragging about speed tests, this next-gen Wi-Fi might finally fix the real problem reliability.

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Oppo Find X9 Pro gets detailed teardown right after launch

Oppo launched the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in China, with a global launch set for October 28. But before most people could even process the announcement, Chinese YouTube channel WekiHome already tore the Find X9 Pro apart literally.

Their teardown dives deep into every tiny component, explaining how everything inside the phone fits and functions. It’s not one of those quick “pop the back off and done” videos; it’s a full breakdown that shows how much tech Oppo packed inside this flagship.

If you’re into the engineering side of smartphones, this video is gold. You get to see what makes the X9 Pro tick from the inside, and why Oppo’s design and build quality keep standing out. It’s a rare, detailed peek at the phone before global buyers even get their hands on it.

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AI startup Jack & Jill aims to fix broken job hunting

Job hunting online has turned into a mess of fake AI applicants, reposted listings, and inboxes flooded with resumes that no one reads. That’s the problem Matt Wilson wants to fix with his new platform, Jack & Jill, which just raised $20 million to take on LinkedIn and Indeed.

Instead of endless scrolling, Jack & Jill uses conversational AI to make the hiring process feel human again. “Jack” handles the candidate side with a 20-minute chat that builds a profile, finds matching jobs, and even helps with mock interviews. “Jill” works with employers, setting up role profiles and surfacing the best matches automatically.

The idea isn’t just to automate hiring, it’s to stop wasting everyone’s time. Wilson thinks AI chatbots can replace the outdated flood of job posts and resumes, giving both sides a smarter way to connect. Jack & Jill’s already running in London with about 50,000 users, and the next stop is the US. If it works, this could be what hiring finally looks like after twenty years of LinkedIn fatigue.