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AT&T's WiFi Hotspots Are Free and Available to iPhone Users
Remember a few months ago, when we all got giddy because AT&T hotspots were suppose to be free for iPhone customers? Well that didn't exactly happen, but now (I'm guessing because of iPhone 3G mania), AT&T's free WiFi hotspot access is finally live! If you've got an iPhone, you can now use the WiFi at 17,000 sites around the US, including Starbucks.
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Find Free WiFi Hotspots and Internet Cafes in Your Area
I know I have a tendency to go on about beautiful new devices and hot new Nintendo DSi colors, but at the end of the day, I know that we are all in this financial crisis together.
Yesterday I created a list of six websites to help you better manage your finances, and today I wanted to share some more useful tools and sites that will help job seekers search for employment opportunities.
If you don't have Internet access, but you do have a laptop or cell phone with WiFi connectivity, OpenWiFiSpots provides a directory of over 24,647 free WiFi hotspots in the US.
iPhone App You Need: WiFi Finder
I've done the old, desperate WiFi hunt, and it is not cool. I appreciate and try to seek out any tips on finding free WiFi, so if an iPhone app can do it — for free, no less — then I am downloading that sucker immediately.
WiFi Finder is a free iPhone App that finds the nearest available WiFi, but it's not just limited to finding free connections, because sometimes you're in such need that you don't care if you have to pay.
Tech-Inspired Hotspots Around The Globe
If you're ever on a whirlwind cross-globe trek and you want to experience some familiarities of home, there are a few techie pit-stops that are guaranteed to feel like you're in a home away from home. First off, you can check out the Google couture shop in Turkey where I'm sure you can pick up some serious geek chic swag. From there you can work your way over to Sarajevo where you'll find Club Bill Gates, a local watering hole with the finest of ales.
Eye-Fi Announces Eye-Fi Pro For Photo Experts
The Eye-Fi wireless card masters have done it again with their brand new Eye-Fi Pro card — a 4GB card which offers RAW file support, JPEG and video file transfer, geotagging, peer to peer connectivity and hotspot access.
The Pro SDHC memory card allows photographers to instantly upload photos to their computer, without having to depend on an Internet connection. Unlike the previous cards, Pro users can pick and choose the exact photos that they want to transfer with the Pro card by using the selective transfer feature.
Do You Still Rely on Free WiFi?
Ahh, I remember the good ol' days of searching for hot spots so I could log onto the Internet when I was away from home. Nowadays, I just use my 3G network on my iPhone to get me to where I need to go in cyberspace. But for those of you who don't have the wonderkid of cell phones (or a strong "legal" Internet connection at your house), you still may be left out in the cold.
Dell Studio Laptops Now Come with Built-In Broadband Access!
Relying on free WiFi hotspots for Internet access - especially when you need to post a breaking news story - can be a big pain in the rear end. That's why I carry around my "must have" geek gadget, a Verizon Broadband Access Card. As long as there is Verizon Wireless reception (similar to if you had a cell phone), I can connect to the Internet.
Daily Tech: The iPhone and the BlackBerry Bold Get Free WiFi
- AT&T is already offering free WiFi at its hotspots for iPhone users. Well they've just announced that they will be opening it up to BlackBerrys with the Bold getting it first. — Gizmodo
- Netflix's latest partnership with TiVo allows TiVo users with Series 3, HD, or HD XL sets to start streaming high-quality movies to their home TV.
Geek Tip: AT&T to Offer Free WiFi Access For Subscribers
AT&T has just announced today that it will be offering subscribers free unlimited access to the company's WiFi network. Considering AT&T has a growing number of public hotspots — which can predominantly be found in Barnes & Noble, McDonald's, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and airports — this is great news for pre-existing customers! Wondering where the closest hotspot is to you?
Daily Tech: Google Reveals "An Almost Complete" Android Phone
- It hasn't officially been announced, but Google showed off its latest pics of a working Android Handset at a Developer Day in London. — Engadget
- The Internet provider Wayport will be enabling wireless music downloads for Microsoft Zune customers in WiFi hotspots at more than 9,800 McDonalds. — CrunchGear
- MTV has just launched the Backchannel, a new online game that mixes chat and social networking tools.
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