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Metadata matters: how phone records and obsolete laws harm privacy and the free press
Between the IRS admitting it targeted conservative political groups and the never-ending debacle Continue reading…
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American engineer's death in Singapore raises questions
Shane Todd was a gifted engineer working for the Singaporean research agency Institute of Continue reading…
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LulzSec hackers sentenced to between one and three years in prison by UK court
Four UK hackers have been sentenced for their role in online attacks conducted under the banner of Continue reading…
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Biggest Bitcoin exchange accused of violating US financial regulations, CEO faces fine or jail
The asset freeze at Mt. Gox was due to the Bitcoin exchange's failure to obey financial regulations Continue reading…
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White House calls for reintroduction of shield law to protect journalists and sources
The Obama administration is asking for Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) to reintroduce a bill that Continue reading…
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Google Hangout video chats don't work on AT&T cellular connections on Android, but why?
As reported by SlashGear today, video chat capability in Google's new Hangouts app for Android is Continue reading…
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Tim Cook scheduled to testify to Senate about Apple's offshore tax practices
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly been called to testify at Tuesday's Senate hearing on offshore Continue reading…
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US DoJ calls Apple's ebook antitrust defense 'unconvincing,' presents Steve Jobs email as evidence
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has called Apple's defense of its ebook practices "unconvincing" Continue reading…
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US Navy launches first drone from aboard an aircraft carrier
The US Navy this week successfully launched an unmanned plane from an aircraft carrier, marking what Continue reading…
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US seizes and freezes funds at biggest Bitcoin exchange
Authorities in the US have reportedly frozen a mobile payments account associated with Bitcoin Continue reading…
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The best writing of the week, May 19
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Inside Fort Irwin, fake cities provide a training ground for real warfare
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Verizon extends $60 and $70 prepaid plans to 2GB and 4GB of data
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Former Google UK exec alleges company misrepresented sales to avoid paying taxes
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Valve announces 'Robotic Boogaloo,' the first 'Team Fortress 2' update built by the community
