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Google to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

Happy holidays: Google announced a partnership with select American airlines that will offer a free wireless connection to passengers traveling on all domestic flights from Nov. 20 to Jan 2. Read more on Techland.

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“Free Public Wifi” Networks: Neither Free, Nor Public, Nor Wifi

Beware: This network may look promising as it pops up in public places like cafes or airports — but it could leave your computer vulnerable.

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Steve Jobs and the iPhone Wireless Failure

Yes, Steve, your new iPhone looks awesome. But wasn’t it funny when you couldn’t get it to work on stage?

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Report: 25% of U.S. Households Have Gone Wireless-Only

In a trend that shows few signs of slowing down, one in four U.S. households prefer to do their phone communications via mobile phones rather than utilizing a land line, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control.