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 ...

I've been writing about broadband for over half a decade, and I like to think that means I can call myself something of an expert on the subject. Yet, despite my expertise, I have carried around a ...

Comcast’s Xfinity is increasingly touting its WiFi routers as home security devices, and more people than ever can choose to ...

Although Comcast is pitching 'WiFi Motion' as a home security solution that requires opt-in, the same capability is raising questions about privacy.

The feature is available through an update to the Xfinity Internet app and works with XB7 gateways and newer models. It is ...

To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...

Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details ...

Xfinity has launched WiFi Motion, an opt-in tool that lets compatible home routers detect activity inside a residence without ...

Comcast launched Xfinity Shield today, a new home protection platform that includes a feature to turn routers into motion sensors.

This despite the fact that it's a DOCSIS 3.1 modem that claims to "deliver true multi-gig internet speeds with link aggregation support." Is it that last bit that's the problem, namely that I would ...

Comcast is switching on WiFi Motion, a free feature that turns tens of millions of Xfinity routers into camera-free motion sensors, raising privacy concerns.