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Google has been fined by German data regulators after it admitted illegally recording information from unsecured wi-fi networks.

Google (GOOG) is building a network of glass right to people's houses. But some broadband experts believe that Google is spending too much money to build the ultimately money-losing network. Moreover, consumers can get similar network speeds through DSL and WiFi -- with a much lower investment.

Google says it has inadvertently scooped up snippets of people's online activities broadcast over unprotected Wi-Fi networks during the past four years.

Ustream, one of the best services for those in need of a free video streaming platform, has just launched the Android Viewer, an app that lets you watch any Ustream show on your Android device, provided you're connected to the Internet via either 3G or WiFi.

Deck the halls with free wiFi! Google's spreading holiday cheer this year is by equipping 47 airports across the U.S. with free wireless Internet, they announced today.

We're already clapping our hands like children on Christmas day over the free service. But it also comes with a pretty awesome way to give back. If you're stuck on an endless layover and feeling thankful for Google's generosity, the company encourages you to spread that warm fuzzy feeling: