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Cop Tasers and Arrests 10-year-old Girl
November 24, 2009
on Digital Life Style
by
Jane McEntegart
A police officer in Arkansas recently tasered and then arrested a 10-year-old girl at the behest of the youngster's own mother. Read more
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Microsoft Fires Back at Xbox Live Lawsuit
November 23, 2009
on Business & Law
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Kevin Parrish
Microsoft is blowing off the class action lawsuit, saying it was within its legal rights to ban the modders. Read more
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AOL Getting New Logos Made From Random Stuff
November 23, 2009
on Using the Internet
by
Marcus Yam
Could this lead to Aolcats? Read more
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FOX: Repeat File Sharers Should Have Internet Cut
November 23, 2009
on P2P
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Kevin Parrish
Fox Filmed Entertainment's CEO wants the U.S. government to copy France and disconnect repeat file-sharers. Read more
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Gamer Officially Marrying Virtual Girlfriend
November 23, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
A gamer is officially marrying his virtual girlfriend from the Nintendo DS game, Love Plus. Read more
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District Judge Faked Illness to Play MW2
November 23, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
A judge stayed up all night purchasing and playing Modern Warfare 2, and called in "sick" the following morning. Read more
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Man Arrested for Refusing to Tweet at Crowd
November 23, 2009
on Digital Convergence
by
Jane McEntegart
A record label executive has been arrested for allegedly refusing to use twitter at the behest of the police. Read more
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Woman Tracks Down Club Attacker on Facebook
November 20, 2009
on Using the Internet
by
Marcus Yam
Woman hit in the face with pint glass. Facebook delivers justice. Read more
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Geolocation Functions Come to Twitter
November 20, 2009
on Using the Internet
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Kevin Parrish
Twitter has officially launched the Geotagging feature for 3rd party clients. Read more
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New Craigslist Trend: Trade Sex for Rent?
November 20, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
Renters are seeking financially stressed roommates on Craigslist, offering free housing or paying rent in return for sex. Read more
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Law Firm Investigates MS Over Xbox Live Bans
November 20, 2009
on Business & Law
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Kevin Parrish
A law firm is conducting a class action investigation against Microsoft in regards to the recent Xbox Live bans. Read more
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Leaked: File Sharing in UK Could Bring Jail Time
November 20, 2009
on P2P
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Kevin Parrish
A revision to the Digital Economy Bill could give the UK's Secretary of State the power to rule the world. Read more
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eBay Finally Closes Skype Deal
November 20, 2009
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
eBay has officially sold Skype. Read more
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Teen Jailed for DDoS Church of Scientology
November 19, 2009
on About Internet Users
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Kevin Parrish
A teen is going to prison for participating in a DDoS attack against the Church of Scientology website. Read more
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Boeing Laser Beams Can Take Down Airplanes
November 19, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
Boeing successfully shot down unmanned aircraft by shooting lasers. Read more