Guest Editorial: Recent and Future Evolution of Wi-Fi

The IEEE 802.11 standard, often referred to as Wi-Fi, underpins wireless networking applications around the world that impact our daily lives, such as wireless access to the Internet from offices, homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, trains, and aircraft. Today's laptops, tablets, and smartphones are typically equipped with at least one IEEE 802.11 radio. IEEE 802.11 standards have enabled a whole range of applications for wireless communications, and their relevance continues to expand. This is made possible with the emergence of new devices, supporting new applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), localization, and sensing. Wi-Fi is, and will continue to be, a key technology that is shaping the future of consumers and businesses worldwide.