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Recent updates to our Wi-Fi routers pageThe best mesh router overall is the Netgear Orbi 870, which delivered exceptional throughput, jitter and packet loss scores in our testing. It also gets you access to the ultrawide 6GHz band -- essential if you want to future-proof your home network.  If you’re looking for more of a splurge, the Netgear Orbi 970 earned a CNET lab award for the fastest mesh router. Currently listed at more than $1,000 for a two-pack, you’d need a fast internet connection to make the most of this mesh system, but it lived up to the high price tag in our tests. 

Xreal Aura, arriving this fall, is now available for preorder on Xreal's site with a $99 deposit that Xreal says will also get an extra $100 off the launch price and secure delivery, though the company still hasn't announced a final price for the hardware. It'll be the first Snapdragon Reality Elite-equipped device on deck. But there's more I'm curious about. Bytedance's expected high-end Pico Project Swan headset could be packing it. Meta's long-expected Quest 4, which could make its debut sometime in the next year or two, is likely to have it, too. Whether or not you get the Xreal Aura, the

The Klipsch Reference Cinema Dolby Atmos 5.1.4 System is a great starter kit for building out your first home theater system. Pair it with a great AV receiver, like the Onkyo TX-NR6100, and you'll have yourself a sweet little home cinema. On the soundbar side, the Vizio 2.1 Soundbar (SV210M) offers great dialogue reproduction and is great for movies. too. However, the best home theater system truly depends on your individual needs, and there are plenty of high-quality options to suit your budget. At CNET, we test all kinds of home theater equipment based on our decades of experience testing an