Verizon’s MiFi – a pocket-sized gadget with the power to create a personal wi-fi cloud everywhere from taxi cabs to wooded lanes – has floored tech reviewers with its speed, ease of use, practicality and connectivity. The battery powered device homes signals from cell towers to bring users a smooth and strong 3G network. The Mi-Fi’s “bubble” is completely secure, thanks to a discreet pass code on the gadget’s underside, but it can be shared among five computers/devices, enabling spontaneous collaborations as well as unique opportunities to befriend strangers. The device, which has a battery life of four hours, is priced at $100 (1-year contract / $50 for 2-year contract), but in order to tap into the wireless cloud, users pay an additional $40 to $60 per month. You can also buy the device outright for $270, but only pay $15 for 24-hour access when you need it. MiFi

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