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Patch That Browser!
According to a study published this week by researchers at The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Google and IBM Internet Security Services, Internet surfers as a group are complacent when it comes to updating their browsers to the latest available versions. Just over 59% of us use fully patched, up-to-date browsers. Of course this invites hackers and other ne'er do wells to potentially exploit the outdated browsers and, well, frankly that's not a good thing. The authors of the research study, titled: Understanding the Web browser Threat: Examination Of Vulnerable Online Web Browser Populations And The "Insecurity Iceberg" propose that computer software be treated more like perishable goods such as food, complete with warnings, expiration dates, and a clear listing of missing plug-ins and patches. 
For more, check out the report online.
Tags: Internet, Security
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ATT Offers iPhone Sans Service Agreement
Has AT&T seen the light? Will it offer what is arguably the hottest gadget around -- the iPhone -- without a service agreement? Yes. For a nominal service charge. The two new iPhones (8MB and 16MB versions) go on sale next Friday (July 11) for $199 and $299, with two-year AT&T contracts. If you want to purchase an iPhone 3G from AT&T -- locked for use on its network only, natch --without a service contract, you can do so for $400 more than the price of an iPhone that's locked in to a two-year service agreement. Math challenged? Contract-free versions will cost $599 and $699. Currently a monthly calling plan for the iPhone runs $70 per month for 450 minutes of calls and unlimited e-mail and Web browsing.
Tags: AT&T, iPhone, mobility
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WiFi Heads Out to Sea
You didn't think I would leave boaters out of today's rash of WiFi/transportation related news did you? 
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced yesterday that WiFi service was available immediately on eleven MBTA commuter boats, providing customers free connection to the Internet using laptops or other Web-enabled devices. All MBTA Commuter Boat vessels on the F1 -- Hingham/Boston and F2/F2H -- Quincy/Hull/Logan/Boston ferry routes will offer the WiFi service.
Tags: MBTA, mobility, wifi
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WiFi Takes to the Skies
American Airlines was set to begin testing in-flight WiFi Internet access on two flights today, with broader service expected to begin in the following couple weeks. 
American's technology partner, Aircell LLC, is expected to charge between $9.95 and $12.95 for the service, depending on flight length. Both companies will reportedly share in the revenue. Lucky passengers will be on American's JFK to LAX route and again on the return leg
Tags: american airlines, mobility, wifi
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WiFi Hits the Open Road
Today's LA Times has a story on Chrysler's latest bid to entice more customers to buy its vehicles.
The automaker has announced it will offer wireless Internet as an option on all its 2009 models. So if you can't bear to be away from access to the World Wide Web for however long it takes to get from your home to your workplace, then Chrysler may just be the choice for you.
The technology behind this offering is called UConnect Web.
Uconnect Web uses cellular and WiFi technology to provide "instant access" to the Internet. According to officials at Chrysler, anyone in the car will be able to check e-mail, download music, play games and even upload photos. The new system will reportedly be competitive with laptop wireless cards, and customers will not be forced to sign up for long contracts.
Tags: chrysler, mobility, wifi
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