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Don't get on a plane with a Wi-Fi hotspot named "mobile detonation device." Photo: Qantas

Don’t get on a plane with a Wi-Fi hotspot named “mobile detonation device.” Photo: Qantas

Everyone knows you shouldn’t say “bomb” on an airplane — and it should be just as obvious that you shouldn’t name your wireless gadgets ridiculous things, either.

A simple Wi-Fi hotspot sparked terrorism fears on a recent Australia-bound Qantas plane because someone thought it would be a good idea to name it “mobile detonation device.”

Bid farewell to this Android feature on your Nexus 7.

Bid farewell to this Android feature on your Nexus 7.

Before upgrading your Nexus 7 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, there’s something you should know: Google’s latest software update is removing the tethering and personal hotspot feature on all units without a cellular connection — and it’s not a mistake.

Having on-demand access to the internet is just about as necessary to us as fresh air and running water these days. When we are away from home, we rely on our mobile data plans for our smartphones and tablets, and Wi-Fi hotspots for our notebooks. Sometimes, though, finding a decent Wi-Fi connection can be difficult and inconvenient.

But not if you have the Karma Go 4G LTE Hotspot in your bag. This pocket-sized marvel allows you to take a speedy internet connection with you wherever you go, so you’ll never have to go looking for a slow public hotspot ever again. And thanks to Cult of Android Deals, you can pre-order yours for just $99 for a limited time — but don’t hang around because this deal is ending soon!

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Looking for a new Wi-Fi hotspot that’ll ensure you’re constantly connected when you’re on the go? Well, if you want a great deal on it, then you should check out the Karma Wi-Fi Hotspot, which is now available with 1GB of data and free shipping for just $69 for a limited time thanks to Cult of Android deals.

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Google has applied for a license to build a wireless network over its headquarters in Mountain View, California. The company submitted an application to the Federal Communication Commission last week requesting permission for an “experimental radio service” that would cover a two-mile radius around its building.

Some analysts believe the move could be the start of numerous dense and “superfast” Google wireless networks in other locations.