Private Wi-Fi access operators are now free from user’s rights infringement, according with a ruling on May 12th, 2016.

In accordance with a ruling on May 12th, 2016, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof – BGH) freed operators of private wifi access from any liability resulting from their users’ violation of intellectual property rights. In fact, operators of private Wi-Fi are under no legal obligation to inform users of age about the illegality of sharing copyright-protected content on the internet. Earlier this month, the Federal Government adopted the Draft Second Act, amending the Telemedia Act (Telemediengesetz – TMG), stating that Wi-Fi operators are not liable for any infringements committed by users.

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Several months ago Icelandair, the first fleet-wide transatlantic airline, enabled in-flight Wi-Fi.

Icelandair is now among the 55 airlines that offer a Wi-Fi connection onboard. This airline connects passengers to the internet from the moment they step on the plane to the moment they step off it, providing an internet connection even during takeoff and landing. (more…)

With the purpose of better understanding its users in emerging markets, Facebook launched ‘2G Tuesdays’ as part of an internal program for its employees.

The goal of this opt-in initiative is to push the team to think outside the box when developing apps and services by allowing them to experience first-hand the frustrations that come with a low-speed connection. This effort will give way to improvements and adjustments to existing products and potential breakthroughs in the creation of new apps and services. (more…)