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Hundreds of UK trains will finally get better Wi-Fi — government promises to 'rocket boost connectivity' for travellers

By Craig Hale published

The UK government is running several schemes to improve connectivity across the rail network, including satellite Wi-Fi.

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Google Train

I just took the Google Train to Weirdsville

By Gareth Beavis published

In one of the most bizarre product launch experiences of my life, I just got wheeled around an artificial train track by Google.

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Air Force land speed record

How the US Air Force's latest speed record could impact your daily commute

By Lewis Leong published

Launching a magnetically levitating rocket-powered sled sounds awesome because it is.

Tech
Wi-Fi

12 technologies that scared the world senseless

By Carrie Marshall published

In depth Scaremongering over tech is nothing new. From trains to televisions, people have been suspicious and scared of new inventions.

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Outdoors

First Great Western details free onboard Wi-Fi plan

By Alex Hamilton published

Nomad Digital and First Great Western trains have agreed a deal that sees free Wi-Fi installed for customers in 2014.

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National Express paves the way for Wi-Fi on trains

By Adam Hartley published

UK train operators step up Wi-Fi access

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