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People can’t stop hitting up NYC’s speedy Wi-Fi kiosks to stream high-quality porn

When New York City launched its public Wi-Fi kiosks , our ears perked at the sound of 300 megabits per second … for free! And while you may be using this speedy Wi-Fi to download an MTA subway map or look for cool new restaurants to check out, some men are here to remind you why we can’t have nice things.

In June, homeless men and school kids were reportedly using LinkNYC’s kiosks to stream porn (and on occasion, masturbate along it) on the city’s dime. This lead LinkNYC to add filters to block inappropriate content from being accessed via these kiosks, but Gothamist reports that people are still using these hubs to view pornographic content.

“I was walking down Park Ave and I noticed the screens on those new WiFi Hubs being used to watch porn by two homeless men. They stood there and were jerking off around it,” a reader told Gothamist. “[After] laughing the situation off, it’s a bit unsettling that this type of material can be accessed so easily. Which makes me concerned about the safety of others and the sterility of the sidewalks.”

Porn via public Wi-Fi isn’t a new problem, however. Just two weeks ago, McDonald’s implemented a filter to block access to pornographic content via its free restaurant Wi-Fi .

LinkNYC says its new content monitoring system are within the caliber of those used in public schools and libraries across the country, so interpret that as you will.

There are currently about 180 active LinkNYC kiosks throughout New York City, with plans to replace 7,500 pay phones throughout the five boroughs over the next few years. Porn paradise is coming, y’all.

Skip the wires and save your hearing with bone conduction Bluetooth headphones

The technology behind bone conduction reads like a piece of science-fiction tech: A set of Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones lets you to listen through the vibration of the bones of your face, completely bypassing the outer and middle ear (where the eardrum is located) and directly stimulating the inner ear.

Interested? For a limited time, you can pick up a set of Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones for just $69.99 from TNW Deals .

Sure it sounds weird, but bone conduction technology has actually been around for many years as a tool to help those with hearing loss.

The legendary Beethoven, who was hearing impaired, even used bone conduction by biting down on his composer’s wand, which was touching the piano.

With the Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones, SainSonic has brought a sleek, stylish form and evolved methodology to deliver the best possible sound.

If you’re running, working out or simply out and about, the tangle of wires and cords is an unnecessary nuisance.

Additionally, high audio volume can burn through battery life, and bringing a backup device wherever you go is impractical.

That’s where the Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones excel, offering an open ear headset design which allows you to answer a call or adjust the volume directly from the headset. You can even use it with Siri, if you’re an iPhone user.

With a range of over 10 meters, you can connect and listen to your devices without fear of interruption.

Pair two multiple devices simultaneously for flexibility of use, while the weather-resistant anodized metal structure protects your headphones from sweat and wear.

Take 30 percent off your own set of Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones today, with free shipping to the continental U.S. for a total of $69.99 from TNW Deals .

Dyson gets in on IoT with its first connected air purifier

For a product line that starts around $300, Dyson fans, vacuums, and humidifiers have often been on the high end of the price spectrum – but it wasn’t until this week that it finally added a feature most other home gadgets have had for years: IoT integration.

With its new Pure Cool Link fan and air purifier combo, the device doesn’t just keep your room temperate, you can also use an accompanying app to check on live air quality both indoor and outdoor. The design uses “360° Glass HEPA filter” to remove virtually all allergens from the room, and can automatically adjust the airflow if its sensors detect a change in air conditions.

Dyson says 350 prototypes of the Pure Cool Link were tested in homes around the world before ending up with this final design. It promises to remove particles like tobacco smoke, pollen, mold, spores, and paint pigments.

Allergens aside, you’ll still have to cough up $500 for the machine, which is available now on Dysonom , and on April 11 at most US-based retailers. It’s interesting to see Dyson finally incorporate IoT into its designs, so upcoming products might actually be as modern as it looks.

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