Broadcom launches BCM4918 processor and two Wi-Fi 8 chips

On January 6, 2026, Broadcom announced the BCM4918 Wi-Fi 8 APU, a next-generation system-on-chip for the home, and two dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, the BCM6714 and BCM6719. The products target residential gateways, mesh nodes and premium access points. This is consumer and broadband product news with little effect on Broadcom's AI data-center business.

• BCM4918: next-generation Wi-Fi 8 APU (system-on-chip) for home devices
• BCM6714 and BCM6719: two dual-band Wi-Fi 8 radios
• Announced January 6, 2026