IFA 2026 preview: TP-Link's Wi-Fi 8 router and JMGO's projector lead early reveals

The Verge is covering IFA 2026 in Berlin, where major tech announcements are already emerging ahead of the show's official opening. TP-Link has unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 router and mesh system, targeting connectivity improvements rather than raw speed. JMGO's Iris Ultra Max projector, now available globally, features a dual-iris system for high contrast and 6,500 ISO lumens of brightness.
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TP-Link's new networking gear arrives before the Wi-Fi 8 specification is officially finalized, with the Archer 8 Ultra router offering up to 19Gbps wireless throughput via 18 internal antennas. The companion Deco 8 Ultra mesh system extends coverage to roughly 9,800 square feet across three units and can support more than 200 simultaneous devices, positioning it for dense smart-home environments.
JMGO's Iris Ultra Max projector combines a triple-laser light source with two physical apertures along its optical path, achieving 10,000:1 native contrast and