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Erin Rose
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So apparently Siri’s (the new iPhone software) inability to direct women to an abortion clinicis just an *accidental* glitch. This ridiculous anti-piracy video (which compares bootlegging digital media to child labor & drug trafficking) is basically Reefer Madness, 2011. Google’s…
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This software can tell you how dramatically a photo has been digitally altered. The editors of fashion magazines are shaking in their boots. Apparently your printer could be hacked and set on fire. Facebook’s about to go public. The British…
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So now facebook has a phone. Apple now owns several porn domains that could potentially be affiliated with the company’s trademarks. Somehow I doubt they’ll be making their own iPhone porn. The US public is willing to accept experts’ consensus…
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Should the FCC carry the Emergency Broadcast System over to social networks? Common sense says yes. It’s easy to forget the Internet actually comes from somewhere, namely data centers like these. This “flirtatious” dress changes the transparency of its fabric…
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The government thinks it can track anyone using GPS 24/7 without a warrant… here’s hoping the Supreme Court says differently. Republic Wireless unveils a new, contract-free $19/month cell plan that relies heavily on existing WiFi networks… AWESOME. British computer whizzes begin…
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Julian Assange lost his appeal to British courts and is facing extradition to Sweden. Hactivism fail: Even Anonymous won’t take on the Mexican cartels. Playing video games makes you more creative. Don’t worry about the toilet flusher … gas pump…
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Samsung now sells more smartphones than Apple. A new anti-piracy bill would give the DOJ the power to shut down websites permanently. Scary. Robotic Lego clock! Google gives Google TV another go.
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You can now look at the interior of (public) buildings with Google Street View. It’s sad that he’s dead and all, but Steve Jobs might not be the best role model. Patent lawyers have turned their sights on social networking…
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Another volte-face: Research now suggests that your cellphone isn’t giving you cancer. If constantly tweeting just isn’t enough for you, maybe you need a portrait made out of your tweets. Robots now have cat ears. Facebook could be fined for keeping…
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Google releases Ice Cream Sandwich, their new Android OS. One good robot can build another. People with lots of Facebook friends have denser grey matter in three areas of the brain. Apparently a dash of table salt can improve your hard…
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Ruh roh Scoob: Samsung’s own patent lawyer couldn’t tell the difference between a Samsung tablet & an iPad in court. Busted: Groupon & Living Social both inflate the “regular” price of their deals to make the deals look better. Sign of the…
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iOS 5 is out. The US has more wireless devices than people. Yep. You can now turn your DNA into custom household decor. And not just by spitting on the rug. Sony has recalled some TVs because they’re at risk…