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Tylee Texas Headlines On The Border in Franklin, WI This Weekend

Tylee Texas is headlining this Thursday through Saturday at On The Border Gentlemen's Club in Franklin.

Wi-Fi Operators Not Liable for Pirating Users, German Court Rules

Germany's highest court last week upheld legislation that offers Wi-Fi operators immunity from acts carried out by third-party users.

U.K. City 1st to Block Wi-Fi Porn

Adopting a government-backed mandate, the U.K. city of York is claiming to be the first in the world to block porn from public Wi-Fi.

Brokerbabe.com Now Converts Over Wi-Fi to Cover Mobile Traffic

BrokerBabe.com said today tjhat it now converts over Wi-Fi to cover mobile traffic.

Brits Launch Public Wi-Fi Porn Block Campaign

A new campaign to block porn from public Wi-Fi hot spots has been launched in the U.K.

Brits Plan to Block Porn From Public Wi-Fi

Britain's public Wi-Fi hot spots may be cooling off — and that means no porn.

5 ISPs Team Up for Massive Wi-Fi Hot Spot Initiative

On Monday, some of the nation's top broadband operators announced that they would team up and offer free Wi-Fi access to customers in more than 50,000 hotspots around the country.

Leaving Wi-Fi Connections 'Open' Can Be Costly

Is leaving your Wi-Fi connection open "negligent"? More attorneys are saying yes, and some have even added negligence claims to BitTorrent suits that allege poached content.

Wi-Fi Predicted to Exceed Wired Traffic by 2015

A new report from Cisco estimates that Wi-Fi devices will use more bandwidth than wired devices, by 2015; reshaping consumers’ online expectations.

iPads Use 400% More Wi-Fi Data Than Mobile Devices, Study Says

A new study shows that iPads use 400 percent more Wi-Fi data than the average mobile device on a monthly basis.

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Wi-Fi - Security First

One of the benefits of modern mobile technology is the ability of many devices to connect to the Internet — wherever and whenever wireless signals are available. From laptops to Smartphones and other devices, users are surfing the web, checking emails, sending and receiving instant messages, monitoring their online bank accounts and more — all while on the road and away from their home or office.

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View Porn on Utah Transit Agency's Free Wi-Fi, Get Fined $300

In what may be a first, the Utah Transit Authority recently OK’d an ordinance that will fine passengers if they watch porn while they use its free Wi-Fi.

United Plans Restricted Wi-Fi Service

A representative of United told XBIZ that they would "restrict content that would be inappropriate on an airplane," but did not elaborate.

Policies Emerge as In-Flight Wi-Fi Expands

The airline industry would, it seems, have larger issues to address than the screening of in-flight porn

Denver Airport Filtering its Free Wi-Fi

Denver International Airport officials are blocking access to some websites through the free Internet browser at the airport. An airport spokesman said that airport officials preferred to deal with infrequent blocking complaints instead of angry parents.

Meraki, Volunteers Bring Free Wi-Fi to San Francisco

Meraki Networks is bringing free wireless Internet connections to users here, using a "Free the Net" campaign that encourages volunteers to install Meraki-provided repeaters in their windows that beam wi-fi signals to their neighborhoods.

Next Gen of Wi-Fi Planned for Summer Rollout

The next generation of wireless Internet products certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance is expected to be available through retailers this summer, even though the final "Draft N" tech standard isn't expected until 2009.

No Free Wi-Fi for NYC

Verizon Wireless has abandoned its fledgling initiative to turn New York City phone booths into “hot spots” for wireless Internet access, the company announced Friday.

Texas Moves to Limit Wi-Fi Adult

Texas state Rep. Betty Brown has introduced a bill that would require filtering software to block explicit content on state-provided wireless networks at correctional facilities, state buildings and other public properties.

Wi-Fi Access Spreads to Parks, Open Spaces

In a move that could open up the floodgates for increased Internet usage, a high-speed wireless partnership has been formed with the California State Parks and SBC Communications to provide Wi-Fi access to 85 of the state's 278 parks.