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Cirrent will connect your smart home devices to the internet right out of the box

Launching this week at Connections in San Francisco, Cirrent's new service allows for easier and safer Wi-Fi connections for smart home products.
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Soon, you’ll be able to Netflix and chill on British Airways

A new network from Gogo called 2Ku will allow travelers to use services like Skype, FaceTime, and Netflix, all from their plane seats.
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You thought your Wi-Fi was bad? Threatening hot spot delays flight for two hours

A Quantas flight from Melbourne to Perth was delayed for two hours when a passenger discovered a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot called "Mobile Detonation Device".
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Dubai issues fatwa against WiFi squatting

A recent fatwa issued in Dubai makes it clear that unauthorized WiFi access is considered stealing. The ruling is in effect for all of the UAE.
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‘No Wi-Fi beyond this point’: new tech could block access based on location

A team at MIT can track the location of Wi-Fi users to a couple of decimeters, even on networks with only one access point. This could help block hackers.
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Eero now taking pre-orders for its innovative Wi-Fi router

The Eero promises to combat dropped Wi-Fi connections, slow streaming, and dangerous malware with a new router designed to blanket your home in wireless.
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Traveling this holiday season? Do it with faster airport Wi-Fi from Boingo

 Just in time for a holiday miracle is an enticing announcement from Boingo -- airport Wi-Fi just got a huge upgrade, reaching speeds of up to 20 Mbps. 
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Russia is installing Wi-Fi in its cemeteries

Russian officials decided to install free Wi-Fi in three of the country's most prominent and often-visited cemeteries.
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Boost your Wi-Fi the easy way with Amped's touchscreen extender

Wish your Wi-Fi reached farther, but don't feel like a complicated installation? Amped's latest Wi-Fi extender offers a simple touchscreen interface.
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The Wi-Fi password for tonight’s GOP debate is ‘StopHillary.’ Really.

Members of the media must input the Wi-Fi password "StopHillary" in order to access the Internet at tonight's Republican debate.
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Book lovers rejoice – Buick has your back

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JetBlue pushing ahead with plan for free Wi-Fi on every flight by fall 2016

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Binge-watch at 35,000 feet, thanks to new Netflix-Virgin America partnership

Free in-flight Wi-Fi is coming to Netflix subscribers on select Virgin America flights, thanks to a new deal between the companies.
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Faster in-flight Wi-Fi from Gogo will cost you an arm and a leg

Taking advantage of our dependence on being online are in-flight Wi-Fi providers, who are now charging truly exorbitant amounts for their services.
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Which NYC subway has the best Wi-FI? Better ride the Q

Hey New Yorkers -- always finding yourself sending an urgent, last-minute email in the morning rush to the subway? Better hope you're riding the Q line.
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There is free Wi-Fi at the top of Japan’s highest mountain

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Cuba introduces plans to get more citizens online

A recent announcement from the Cuban government suggests that 35 Wi-Fi hotspots are to be introduced by the beginning of July.
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TieFi turns Dad’s necktie into a short-range Wi-Fi hotspot

The TieFi combines the classic Father's Day necktie with Internet access so that Dad's and kids can spend some face-to-face time together this year.
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Vinli transforms any old clunker into a high-tech connected car

People love their old cars, but not being cut off from the internet while they're driving. Vinli solves that, it's like mobile WiFi, theft detection and more.
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Europe’s largest low-cost airline to start streaming movies to passenger devices for free

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San Francisco launches free Wi-Fi in public spaces, with help from Google

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FAA orders airlines to replace cockpit displays in 1300 jets over Wi-Fi interference

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Passenger planes can be hacked using on-board Wi-Fi, security researcher says

A security researcher says that passenger aircraft can be hacked into using the wireless Internet connections and entertainment systems on those planes.
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Surface Pro 3 firmware, driver updates reportedly to blame for iffy Wi-Fi

A new set of firmware and drivers for the Surface Pro 3 are reportedly causing issues with Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Wi-Fi cows to help revelers get online at UK’s most famous music festival

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Amtrak is looking into upgrading on-board Internet service

Amtrak is exploring ways to better the Internet service offered on its trains.
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What the heck are ZigBee, Z-Wave, and Insteon? Home automation standards explained

Automating your home is easier than ever today, but it's important to know the difference between all of the competing standards out there.
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The dream begins: Scratch Wireless is offering free smartphone talk service over Wi-Fi

Scratch Wireless says you don't have to pay for cell service. It's offering free calls, texts, and data over Wi-Fi if you buy a Scratch phone for one upfront fee.
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Free Wi-Fi coming to Harlem, NYC: Miracle on (and around) 134th street

Harlem residents must be jumping for joy after this announcement.

Grow a plant … on your router?

Rather than being another glossy plastic box on your entertainment center, this router is designed out of marble, and even has a small basin for plants.
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Master the light with these amazing Philips Hue lightbulb apps

Check out this list of the best Philips Hue apps to find our top ten picks for the best iPhone apps that you can use to control your Hue lighting system
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Make your dumb garage door smart with Garageio

Looking to smarten up your home? Check out this a new add-on system that make connects your garage door to your home's WiFi network
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The largest Wi-Fi network in the world is officially making its U.S. launch

Fon is the largest Wi-Fi network in the world, and now it's making a big U.S. push and also releasing its new Facebook-friendly Fonera router.

Coveting an A/V receiver with Spotify Connect? You may already own one

Yamaha reveals a full list of Spotify Connect compatible receivers already on the market, allowing users to try the new service after a firmware upgrade.