Credit: Arthur Osipyan Additional proof that Google plans to cloak the United States with no-charge Wi-Fi has been brought to light, Business 2.0 reports via CNNMoney.com.The rumor was first reported last year by Business 2.0, according to the article.The search giant has developed and patented three technologies for providing free Wi-Fi and advertising, according to Business 2.0. Search Engine Roundtable, a search industry forum, says the patents all pertain to providing free advertising via a wireless Internet connection that’s managed by a third party, which would most likely have its brand touted within those ads, Business 2.0 reports. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe For related news coverage, read Google’s Upcoming S&P Listing Boosts Stock and Google to Launch Financial Website. Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content opinion Why all IT talent should be irreplaceable Forget the conventional wisdom about firing irreplaceable employees. Because if your employees aren’t irreplaceable, you’re doing something wrong. By Bob Lewis Oct 03, 2023 5 mins Hiring IT Skills Staff Management case study ConocoPhillips goes global with digital twins Initial forays into using digital twins across its major fields has inspired the multinational hydrocarbon exploration and production company to further adopt the technology across its entire portfolio. By Thor Olavsrud Oct 03, 2023 8 mins CIO Mining, Oil, and Gas Digital Transformation brandpost ST Engineering showcases applications of new technologies to stay ahead of disruption By Jane Chan Oct 03, 2023 7 mins Generative AI Digital Transformation Innovation news Nominations extended for CIO100 ASEAN Awards 2023 By Shirin Robert Oct 02, 2023 2 mins IDG Events IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe