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Anything you say publicly on Twitter can be used against you in a court of law

A Manhattan judge has ruled that public posts on Twitter may be accessed by law enforcement without a warrant.
Bus monitor bullies get 1 year suspension, as Klein rakes in $676.6K

Bus monitor bullies get 1-year suspension as Klein rakes in $676.6K

The four boys who verbally abused Greece, New York, school bus monitor Karen Klein to tears will receive a one-year suspension from school.
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The Onion rips Kickstarter a new one [video]

Is Kickstarter really an "insidious Internet scam"? Not really, but it's still fun to laugh at the crowdfunding giant's talentless downside.
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Mystery solved: Why YouTube videos freeze at 301 views

YouTube product manager Ted Hamilton explains why the site's video counter freezes at 301 views on viral videos.
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ICANN names new CEO as gTLD director resigns

ICANN has named its new CEO, and announced the resignation of its gTLD leader, amidst the largest domain name expansion ever.
Gas prices expected to drop to $2.50 per gallon by November

Gas prices could drop to $2.50 per gallon by November

Gas prices could drop significantly by this fall — but that's not necessarily a good thing.
US Ambassador David Gross talks about UN 'takeover' of the Internet

House resolution urges U.S. to stand firm against U.N. Internet power grab

A House committee has passed a resolution urging the Obama administration to continue to fight back against international efforts to take over Internet governance.
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DoJ to investigate cable company stranglehold of Netflix, Hulu: report

The Department of Justice has reportedly launched an investigation into whether cable companies have unfairly hampered competition from video streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.
Apple to debut iOS 6 at WWDC 2012

Confirmed: Apple to debut iOS 6 at WWDC

Apple will show off iOS 6 at WWDC 2012, as expected.
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How to check if your LinkedIn or eHarmony password was leaked

Was your password one of the 8 million LinkedIn and eHarmony passwords leaked to the Web? Here's how to find out.
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Awesome iPhone-powered gTar guitar rocks past $100,000 Kickstarter goal in under 24 hours

The gTar electric guitar seamlessly incorporates you iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S to make learning to play simple and easy, helping the project raise more than $150,000 on Kickstarter in a single day.
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Kickstarter API security bug exposed 77,000 projects

Kickstarter has closed a security hole in its private API, which allowed access to thousands of unpublished projects.
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Foxconn ‘making preparations’ for Apple iTV production, says chairman

Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou says that his company, Apple's primary manufacturer, has begun pre-production work to prepare for a forthcoming Apple "iTV."
Apocalypse never: Newly discovered Mayan calendar further disproves doomsday myth

Apocalypse never: Newly discovered Mayan calendar further disproves doomsday myth

Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known Mayan calendar ever discovered — and it further shows that all this December 21, 2012, apocalypse talk is a bunch of hooey.
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Antitrust ruling against Google search would hurt free speech online, says legal scholar

UCLA legal scholar and blogger Eugene Volokh argues that forcing Google to order its search results in a "fair" way would be a violation of its First Amendment rights.
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Ashton Kutcher goes ‘brownface’ in viral Popchips ad, Twitter users cry racism [video]

The Internet is freaking out over a Popchip ad featuring a "brownface" Ashton Kutcher.
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Five things everyone needs to know about CISPA

While we wait for the Senate to return from recess, let's take a look at a few key facts about CISPA that everyone should know as the debate moves forward.
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Google ‘Zerg rush’ to launch a swarm of devastating, ravenous Os

Google has launched a "Zerg rush" Easter egg. Go ahead and Google the phrase — all the cool kids are doing it.
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Hollywood studios under investigation for bribery in China: report

A number of major Hollywood movie studies have come under investigation by the SEC for allegedly making "inappropriate payments" to Chinese government officials, according to Reuters.
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It’s CISPA day on Capitol Hill: Where to watch, and what you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about today's CISPA debates in the House of Representatives.
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Fixing CISPA: A guide to the cybersecurity bill’s key amendments

The contentious Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) goes before the full House on Thursday. Here, a complete guide to the key CISPA amendments up for consideration, some of which could make this bill far less dangerous than critics say it currently is.
Artificial Intelligence

Learn to program AI, or face the consequences, says expert

A future dominated by artificial intelligence is quickly approaching. But according to Lars HÃ¥rd, CTO of A.I. software company ExpertMaker, the time is now for the masses to master A.I. development in order to avoid a future controlled by savvy corporations.
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CISPA’s biggest problem: Trust

The real problem with the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is that its supporters demand that we simply trust the government not to abuse the bill's broad language — something no one should be willing to do.
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Apple responds to DoJ e-book lawsuit: We did nothing wrong

Apple says that it did not collude to fix the price of e-books — it simply helped break Amazon's "monopolistic" stranglehold on the publishing industry, while also offering a superior product to consumers.
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Google beats Apple, Facebook, and Twitter in popularity poll

Despite a recent wave of bad press, Google is considered America's most popular tech brand, according to a new poll.
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Kickstarter Q&A: TriggerHappy camera remote’s Kevin Harrington

Image used with permission by copyright holder Kickstarter has now become one of the most popular ways to fund new projects, from gadgets to video games to art and music. One of the most recent beneficiaries of Kickstarter’s crowdfunding model is Kevin Harrington and the rest of the team behind the TriggerHappy camera remote. TriggerHappy […]
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic slaps Sony with $5 million lawsuit over royalties, YouTube videos

Parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic seeks to claim $5 million in damages from Sony Music Group over alleged unfair business dealings.
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Five ways Facebook can be bad for your mental health

An increasing number of studies have found a correlation between Facebook use and ill effects on our mental and physical health. Here are the five to watch out for.
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1940 U.S. census goes digital: How to search America’s past

For the first time ever, the 1940 U.S. Census is online, making troves of data about American history available to anyone interested. Unfortunately, the full search functionality is not yet available. Here's what you need to know to satisfy your inner historian.
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House kills Facebook password bill — but the controversy wasn’t a big deal, anyway

The House has shut down an amendment that would have made it illegal for employers to demand job applicants' Facebook passwords as part of their background check. Fortunately, the practice does not appear to have been as widespread as first believed.
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The open Internet’s five deadliest enemies

The fight for an open Internet is an ongoing battle. Here are the five groups that stand in our way.
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Illegal file sharing isn’t ‘stealing’: Here’s why

In an op-ed for The New York Times, law professor Stuart Green explains why illegal files sharing is not really "stealing," no matter what Big Entertainment wants you to believe.

Apple iPhone 4 owners: Here’s how to get your $15 ‘Antennagate’ settlement

Here's everything you need to know about getting in on the class action "Antennagate" settlement with Apple.
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Six strikes and you’re screwed: What the upcoming piracy crackdown means for you

Starting this July, Internet service providers and the copyright industry will institute a "Copyright Alerts" system that they hope will curb online copyright infringement. Here's everything you need to know.