SAN FRANCISCO–New 4G networks and cool wireless gadgets like the iPad aren’t just for playing …

Owners of handsets running Windows Phone 7 will be able to get connected to Spotify when the operating system launches. That means they’ll join iPhone, Android and Symbian users in being able to stream music on their phones for a small monthly fee. Spotify launched on the Windows Mobile 6 platform today. More importantly, Spotify announced that its musical offering will be available on Windows Phone 7, which …

Verizon Wireless expanded its international connectivity options today with the announcement of its Fivespot mobile hot spot device. The Fivespot, made by ZTE, can function as an Internet access point for up to five W-Fi-enabled devices. Even better, it has a truly global footprint with support for the following wireless bands: dual-band CDMA (800/1900); quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900); EV-DO Rev. 0 …