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The Wi-Fi Car from Chrysler

The focus groups must tell Chrysler that there is a demand. Being in the car would not be a barrier to being connected to the internet:
“…The UConnect Web system Chrysler will unveil Thursday — and introduce next year — marks the start of the dot-car era and puts Chrysler in front of BMW in […]

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Leaves Block Wi-Fi Signals

Recently, people in Minneapolis have reported slow or fading city Wi-Fi service. The reason seems to be the coming of summer and the emergence of tree leaves:
“…The re-emergence of leaves this spring has caused network delays and slower-than-expected download speeds in parts of the citywide network. But the problem is being fixed with antenna […]

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Internet Sites Blocked at Denver Airport

The Wi-Ffi is free at the Denver International Airport. However, some sites are not accessible. They are blocked because they are “considered provocative”:
“…A report in The Denver Post says the airport is blocking Vanity Fair magazine’s Web site, the hipster site boingboing.net and others.”
link: Airport blocks some Internet sites
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Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi

It is another gambit in the ‘coffee wars’. Starbucks will be offering free Wi-Fi, with the hope that it becomes the preferred destination for you and your laptop:
“SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. is teaming up with AT&T Inc. and will start offering a mix of free and paid wireless Internet service in more than 7,000 […]

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Arghh — I Don’t Want Wi-Fi With My Fridge

Call me ‘old school’ but I really do like to keep things simple. I firmly believe that often ‘less is more’. So, knowing my approach, you can be assured that I will not be rushing out to buy a fridge with Wi-Fi:
“…Several devices appearing this year compatible with Whirlpool Corp.’s centralpark Connection fridge […]