Today, in a groundbreaking leap for both technology and agriculture, Spud & Root is unveiling the world’s first Wi-Fi Enabled Potato. This novel innovation, which combines advanced wireless technology with sustainable farming, represents a significant step towards bio-electronics.

The Wi-Fi Potato is a fully functional agricultural product that, while indistinguishable from a standard potato in its culinary use, offers the remarkable ability to provide a stable, low-energy wireless connection. Designed with next-generation IoT (Internet of Things) integration in mind, this potato is capable of connecting small smart devices to the internet without requiring additional infrastructure.

The Wi-Fi Potato is powered through a proprietary bio-electronic interface that harnesses the natural energy generated through the potato’s metabolism. By embedding a miniature, self-sustaining transmitter within the potato’s cellular structure, the Wi-Fi Potato is able to broadcast a secure 2.4 GHz network with a range of up to 100 feet. This technology allows 500 mbps symmetrical connectivity enabling anyone within range to connect their phones for high bandwidth video streaming.

The Wi-Fi Potato offers a unique solution to the persistent challenge of internet access in rural and underserved areas. A single acre of Wi-Fi Potatoes can provide wireless coverage over a city the size of Miami, offering affordable connectivity solutions without the need for expensive cell towers or satellites.

Spud & Root Labs has ensured that the development of the Wi-Fi Potato aligns with its longstanding commitment to sustainability. As a fully edible product, the potato can still be consumed after its technological function has been utilized, with no harmful components left behind.

“We believe this is just the beginning of a new era in smart agriculture,” said said our lead researcher at Spud & Root, Dr. Jankel G. Liemenheimer. “By blending biological life with cutting-edge technology, we are setting the stage for a future where connectivity is truly free for not only humans, but wild animals as well.”

Dr. Liemenheimer suspects that high consumption of these Wi-Fi Enabled Potatoes may enable humans innate Wi-Fi transmitting capabilities.

The Wi-Fi Potato is currently undergoing field tests and will be available for limited commercial release in Q3 2025, with full-scale production anticipated by mid-2026.