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One-third of global Wi-Fi networks still on Wi-Fi 4, limiting speeds of latest phones

About one-third of Wi-Fi networks worldwide still rely on Wi-Fi 4, a standard introduced in 2009, a survey showed. Ookla said 33.2 percent of global Wi-Fi networks use Wi-Fi 4-based equipment, while Wi-Fi 5 accounts for 38.3 percent and Wi-Fi 6 for 26.7 percent. Wi-Fi 7 stands at 1.8 percent. Older routers cannot use the 6 GHz band, which can worsen congestion and performance in dense areas.

Games & Commerce

Krafton says Jan-Apr employee births double after expanding birth and childcare support

Krafton said employee births in January to April totalled 46, about double the level a year earlier, after it expanded birth and childcare support. The company provides up to 100 million won per child over a lifetime for employees who gave birth on or after Jan. 1 last year. It also extended childcare leave to up to two years and increased non-cash support such as remote work for childcare and automated hiring of replacement staff.

Finance

Financial investment industry joins energy-saving push with car use rotation and more remote work

South Korea\'s financial investment industry is stepping up energy-saving efforts in response to global energy supply-demand imbalances and rising prices. The Korea Financial Investment Association said securities firms, asset managers and other financial investment companies are participating. Measures include rotating car use, encouraging public transport, expanding remote work and flexible commuting systems. Companies are also cutting building power use by adjusting elevator and HVAC hours and switching off lights outside working hours.