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Olympic venues clamp down on threat posed by Wi-Fi hotspots, oversized hatsOlympic venues clamp down on threat posed by Wi-Fi hotspots, oversized hats
Twitter to be ‘official narrator’ for London Olympics under NBC deal, says WSJTwitter to be ‘official narrator’ for London Olympics under NBC deal, says WSJ
NBC launches Olympics mobile apps, includes live-streaming with one-time authenticationNBC launches Olympics mobile apps, includes live-streaming with one-time authentication
NBC embraces Facebook for Olympics coverage both online and on-airNBC embraces Facebook for Olympics coverage both online and on-air
Oscar Pistorius to make history as first amputee athlete to compete in track and field at OlympicsOscar Pistorius to make history as first amputee athlete to compete in track and field at Olympics
First ever ‘dead heat’ photo-finish at US Olympic trialsFirst ever ‘dead heat’ photo-finish at US Olympic trials
BBC Sport launches new mobile site with video streaming over 3GBBC Sport launches new mobile site with video streaming over 3G
Getty to photograph London Summer Olympics in 3D, 360 degrees, and to use robotic camerasGetty to photograph London Summer Olympics in 3D, 360 degrees, and to use robotic cameras
London Tube Wi-Fi network now live at King’s Cross St. Pancras and Warren StreetLondon Tube Wi-Fi network now live at King’s Cross St. Pancras and Warren Street
London Olympics to be streamed to 64 countries in Asia and Africa via YouTubeLondon Olympics to be streamed to 64 countries in Asia and Africa via YouTube
Visa exclusivity agreement forces the closure of 27 ATMs at the London OlympicsVisa exclusivity agreement forces the closure of 27 ATMs at the London Olympics
First 80 Wi-Fi Tube stations named in LondonFirst 80 Wi-Fi Tube stations named in London
Panasonic to deliver a record-breaking 12,000 TVs to London OlympicsPanasonic to deliver a record-breaking 12,000 TVs to London Olympics
NBCUniversal London Olympics coverage will total 5,535 hours across TV, web, mobile appsNBCUniversal London Olympics coverage will total 5,535 hours across TV, web, mobile apps
David Beckham promotes the Galaxy Note as Samsung’s Olympic Games ambassadorDavid Beckham promotes the Galaxy Note as Samsung’s Olympic Games ambassador
O2 announces Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y Olympic Games editionsO2 announces Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y Olympic Games editions
BBC’s live Olympics video stream will include pause, rewind, alerts, and Twitter integrationBBC’s live Olympics video stream will include pause, rewind, alerts, and Twitter integration
London traffic lights rigged to win International Olympic Committee’s favorLondon traffic lights rigged to win International Olympic Committee’s favor
NBC’s Olympic portal goes live, ready to stream all 32 sportsNBC’s Olympic portal goes live, ready to stream all 32 sports
Fearing Olympic traffic jams, London data center staff will sleep with serversFearing Olympic traffic jams, London data center staff will sleep with servers
The Cloud to offer 60 minutes of free Wi-Fi at London Overground stationsThe Cloud to offer 60 minutes of free Wi-Fi at London Overground stations
The Olympics may cause a ‘massive hit’ on London’s internet infrastructureThe Olympics may cause a ‘massive hit’ on London’s internet infrastructure
Virgin Media to provide free Wi-Fi on London Underground during OlympicsVirgin Media to provide free Wi-Fi on London Underground during Olympics
NBC to use YouTube streaming technology for 2012 OlympicsNBC to use YouTube streaming technology for 2012 Olympics
Acer announces Iconia Tab A700 and A510 Olympic Games EditionAcer announces Iconia Tab A700 and A510 Olympic Games Edition

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