But officials hinted that delivery of Yahoo's content and services over wireless networks is the long-term goal.

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All models are WiFi Ready with an optional adaptor for a wireless connection to home networks, streaming content services, BD-Live content and over-the-air, auto-notification of firmware updates.

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The innovation-choking monopoly that wireless carriers have on hardware, services and content--especially in the U.S.-- is starting to crack.

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All 2013 Blu-ray Disc Players include built-in Wi-Fi with the exception of the BD79 which is wireless-ready, enabling users to access additional content and services through the internet without the need to tether your device.

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'Signing the deal with Samsung highlights TomTom's ability to deliver the map and enhanced content needed to enable the location based services for wireless users' said Charles Cautley, Managing Director TomTom Automotive and Licensing.

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The best way to do this, he thinks, is to ensure that Bertelsmann has the kind of content and services that will prove popular on the wireless Internet, which pundits see as the next boom e-market, and to splash out on developing global brands.

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The cable cos obviously see the benefits to using a wireless device to expand the functionality of their home services (think: place-shifting DVR content to your phone, unlimited calls between home phones and cellphones, etc.), and don't even get us started on what happens when you start talking WiMax, which is another thing briefly touched upon in the release.

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